Online ISSN: 3082-5571 PUBLISHER: Stratworks Research Inc. JOURNAL ABBREVIATION: Educ. Ind. Rev. PUBLICATION FREQUENCY: Monthly PUBLISHING MODEL: Open Access EMAIL & INQUIRY: eir.submissions@stratworksresearch.com PUBLISHER ADDRESS: 9B Venus St. Chimang Morning Breeze Tugbungan, Zamboanga City 7000 Philippines PUBLISHER CONTACT NUMBER: +639567992322 Education and Industry Review (Essays and Critiques) Examines the intersection of education, workforce development, and industry practice. Covers curriculum relevance, skills alignment, vocational and technical education, graduate employability, education policy, labor trends, corporate-academe linkages, upskilling initiatives, and sector-based training programs. Focuses on evidence-driven essays and reviews that analyze how education systems respond to evolving industry demands and economic realities.
This paper emphasizes mathematics as a foundational discipline that extends beyond computation to the development of problem-solving and critical thinking skills. It highlights how structured reasoning, metacognition, and engagement with non-routine problems enable learners to analyze, evaluate, and construct logical solutions. Drawing on existing studies, the discussion shows that consistent exposure to problem-solving tasks in mathematics strengthens analytical thinking, fosters independence, and enhances students’ ability to apply knowledge in real-life situations. Ultimately, mathematics is presented as a transformative tool for intellectual development and decision-making.
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This review examines the relationship between learners’ attitudes, learning approaches, and achievement in mathematics. Existing literature consistently shows that positive attitudes—such as enjoyment, confidence, and valuing mathematics—are strongly associated with higher academic performance. Studies also highlight a reciprocal relationship where achievement further enhances positive attitudes, creating a reinforcing cycle of motivation and success. Additionally, learners who adopt deep learning strategies and demonstrate higher self-confidence tend to perform better than those relying on surface-level memorization. Overall, fostering positive attitudes and effective learning approaches is essential for improving mathematics achievement.
The Need for Innovation in Chemistry Education
This paper highlights the urgent need for innovation in chemistry education in response to rapid scientific and technological advancements in the 21st century. As modern industries and research become increasingly interdisciplinary and technology-driven, traditional lecture-based approaches are no longer sufficient to equip learners with essential competencies. The study emphasizes the importance of active learning, technology integration, interdisciplinary instruction, and sustainability-focused education in developing critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaborative skills. It also underscores the role of educators, institutions, and industry partnerships in fostering meaningful educational reform. Ultimately, innovative chemistry education is presented as a crucial foundation for preparing learners to meet complex global challenges and succeed in a rapidly evolving scientific landscape.
This paper examines the differences in teaching chemistry to adolescent and adult learners, highlighting how cognitive development, motivation, prior experiences, and learning preferences influence instructional strategies. Adolescent learners benefit from structured guidance, scaffolding, and engaging activities, while adult learners prefer self-directed, practical, and problem-centered approaches. By applying theories of cognitive development, andragogy, motivation, and blended learning, chemistry educators can design effective learning experiences that promote scientific literacy, academic achievement, and lifelong learning.
Managing Hazardous Chemicals in Chemistry Education
This paper examines the importance of managing hazardous chemicals in chemistry education through effective safety practices and risk reduction strategies. It highlights key measures such as hazard identification, risk assessment, proper chemical storage, personal protective equipment, safety training, microscale laboratory techniques, and the development of a strong safety culture. The discussion emphasizes that comprehensive chemical management and institutional support are essential for minimizing laboratory risks while maintaining high-quality educational experiences.
Job Satisfaction Among Chemistry Educators
This study examines the factors influencing job satisfaction among chemistry educators and their impact on professional fulfillment and performance. Key determinants include professional development opportunities, supportive work environments, manageable workloads, fair compensation, positive workplace relationships, and recognition. Findings from existing literature indicate that higher job satisfaction enhances motivation, teaching effectiveness, commitment, and educational quality. The study emphasizes the importance of institutional support in fostering a productive and resilient chemistry education workforce.
Chemistry education faces several challenges, including the abstract nature of chemical concepts, students’ negative perceptions of the subject, limited laboratory resources, curriculum overload, and evolving workforce demands. These barriers can hinder student understanding, motivation, and academic performance. To improve learning outcomes, educators should adopt inquiry-based approaches, integrate educational technologies, engage in continuous professional development, and foster supportive learning environments. Addressing these challenges can enhance students’ conceptual understanding, critical thinking skills, and preparedness for scientific and professional careers.
This review explores the “silent strain behind the screen” experienced by science educators in digital and online teaching environments. Across recent studies, science teachers consistently report emotional exhaustion, stress, anxiety, and burnout linked to increased workload, technological demands, and reduced instructional interaction. These emotional challenges are compounded by professional difficulties such as adapting laboratory-based instruction, redesigning curricula, and maintaining student engagement in virtual settings. Overall, the literature highlights the urgent need for institutional support, targeted training, and sustainable digital teaching strategies to protect educators’ well-being and ensure effective science instruction in the digital era.
Simulations Over Specimens: Rethinking Hands-On Science Learning in a Virtual World
This review examines the growing use of virtual simulations in science education as alternatives or complements to traditional hands-on experiments. Findings from recent studies indicate that virtual laboratories enhance conceptual understanding, engagement, accessibility, and flexibility while producing learning outcomes comparable to physical experiments. The evidence suggests that an effective science education approach should integrate both virtual and physical learning environments to maximize student achievement.
This paper examines the growing role of digital technologies in science education and emphasizes the need to preserve meaningful human interaction in the learning process. Drawing on the TPACK framework, sociocultural theory, and multimedia learning theory, it argues that technology should support rather than replace teacher-student relationships. Effective science education requires a balanced integration of digital tools and human-centered teaching practices to promote deeper learning and engagement.
This paper explores how teachers’ digital fluency strengthens engagement and communication with Gen Z learners. Studies reveal that educators who understand digital culture and confidently integrate technology create more interactive, student-centered, and motivating learning environments. Digital competence therefore serves as a bridge that enhances classroom dynamics, teacher–student relationships, and meaningful learning experiences.
Science education extends beyond factual learning by developing critical thinking, scientific literacy, and informed decision-making skills essential for active citizenship. It empowers learners to evaluate evidence, address socio-scientific issues, and resist misinformation in an increasingly digital society. Ultimately, science education serves as a catalyst for democratic participation, responsible action, and societal resilience.
This paper highlights the growing importance of digital literacy in transforming science education from traditional chalkboard instruction to interactive, technology-driven learning environments. Digital tools such as simulations and learning management systems enhance student engagement, conceptual understanding, and academic performance while supporting data-informed and student-centered teaching practices. The study emphasizes that digitally competent educators play a crucial role in creating adaptive and collaborative learning experiences for 21st-century learners.
Curriculum Innovation in Technical and Vocational Education
This study highlights the importance of integrating artificial intelligence into Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) to meet Industry 4.0 demands. AI enhances personalized learning, simulation-based training, and data-driven assessment, improving learner engagement and skill development. However, successful implementation requires addressing infrastructure, teacher readiness, and ethical challenges.
Enhancing Pre-Service Teacher Competencies in Industrial Education through AI Integration
This paper examines how integrating artificial intelligence (AI) enhances the competencies of pre-service teachers in industrial education. It highlights AI’s role in improving pedagogical strategies, fostering industry-relevant skills, and enabling experiential learning. Despite its benefits, challenges such as limited resources and ethical concerns require structured training and institutional support.
This paper highlights the role of a growth mindset in transforming students’ attitudes toward mathematics from fear to resilience. It emphasizes how beliefs about intelligence influence motivation, persistence, and academic success. By promoting effort, constructive feedback, and positive learning environments, educators can enhance engagement and performance in mathematics.
Embedded Electronics as the Core of IoT Technology
This paper examines the role of embedded electronics as the fundamental infrastructure enabling Internet of Things (IoT) technologies. Through the integration of microcontrollers, sensors, and communication modules, embedded systems allow devices to collect, process, and transmit data within interconnected networks. Their functionality supports real-time monitoring, automation, and intelligent decision-making across modern industrial and digital systems.
This paper highlights the crucial role of electronic hardware in enabling the performance and scalability of artificial intelligence systems. It explains how specialized processors, accelerators, and edge computing devices support complex AI computations across modern applications. Advancements in semiconductor technologies and innovative architectures continue to shape the future of intelligent systems.
This paper explores the shift from traditional visual instruction to kinesthetic teaching strategies in mathematics to better address diverse learning modalities. Movement-based and hands-on approaches enhance engagement, self-efficacy, and academic performance while integrating physical activity and emerging technologies. Kinesthetic learning is presented as a transformative and inclusive approach to improving mathematical understanding and achievement.
This paper examines how cognitive approaches—particularly metacognition, self-regulation, and strategic problem-solving—influence mathematics performance. Learners who actively plan, monitor, and reflect on their thinking demonstrate deeper understanding and higher achievement. Integrating reflective practices and technology-enhanced tools supports the development of effective mathematical reasoning skills.
This paper highlights how table skirting serves as a foundational tourism skill that instills patience, creativity, and discipline among learners. Beyond decoration, it shapes values essential to hospitality, emphasizing attention to detail and genuine service. Through practice, students develop both technical skill and character, reflecting the heart of the tourism industry.
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This paper highlights how floral arrangement enhances customer experience in tourism and hospitality by creating welcoming, emotionally resonant spaces. It emphasizes that arranging flowers teaches patience, mindfulness, and emotional expression, helping students develop key hospitality values. Ultimately, floral design becomes both an aesthetic practice and a powerful tool for meaningful customer connection.
This paper examines how digital innovation enhances environmental sustainability education by transforming waste-related learning into meaningful, future-ready competencies. Through digital fabrication, data-driven tools, and experiential design, students develop creativity, systems thinking, and technological proficiency aligned with emerging green industry demands. The discussion highlights the need for institutional support and teacher readiness to ensure effective integration of technology in sustainability learning. Ultimately, digital innovation empowers learners to develop environmentally responsible, industry-relevant solutions that prepare them for a rapidly evolving global workforce.
This paper explores the pivotal role of self-efficacy in shaping students’ mathematical learning experiences and outcomes. Rooted in Bandura’s theory, self-efficacy is presented as a key determinant of learners’ motivation, resilience, and engagement in problem-solving. Students with high self-efficacy approach mathematics with confidence and persistence, while those with low self-efficacy are prone to anxiety and avoidance. The discussion emphasizes the teacher’s role in fostering confidence through scaffolding, constructive feedback, and mastery experiences. Ultimately, self-efficacy not only enhances academic performance but also cultivates lifelong learning and career readiness, positioning it as a cornerstone of both mathematical and personal growth.
This article emphasizes the importance of recognizing and minimizing cancer-causing substances found within households. Common products—such as cleaning agents, plastics, cosmetics, and construction materials—can contain carcinogenic compounds like formaldehyde, benzene, and asbestos. Additionally, factors such as food handling, air quality, and infection-related exposures contribute to cancer risks. The paper underscores the critical role of education and community awareness in empowering families to make safer choices, particularly in low-resource settings where access to cancer treatment remains limited. Strengthening preventive practices at home can significantly reduce health risks and promote long-term well-being.
In an era of decreasing attention spans, sustaining motivation in mathematics classrooms poses significant challenges. Recent studies highlight the importance of adopting innovative teaching strategies that transform mathematics into an engaging and meaningful experience. Approaches such as enrichment activities, real-world applications, technological tools like virtual reality, and gamified learning have proven effective in fostering curiosity and participation. Moreover, cultivating a supportive environment that values resilience and constructive feedback nurtures a growth mindset among learners. Together, these methods promote sustained engagement, improved performance, and a deeper appreciation for mathematics.
The Role of Clinical Instructors in Shaping Nurse Competence
Clinical instructors serve as vital bridges between nursing theory and practice, shaping the competence of future nurses through experiential learning, professional role modeling, feedback, and assessment. Their guidance fosters critical thinking, resilience, and professional socialization, ensuring that students develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for safe and effective patient care. By closing the gap between classroom instruction and clinical application, clinical instructors play an indispensable role in preparing nurses to meet the complex demands of modern healthcare.
Why Every Student Needs Home Economics Today
Home economics remains a vital yet underappreciated subject in today’s educational landscape. Moving beyond its traditional stereotypes, it provides interdisciplinary life skills that prepare students for real-world challenges in nutrition, financial literacy, consumer awareness, and health management. By dismantling gender-based assumptions and equipping learners with essential competencies, home economics fosters independence, resilience, and holistic growth. Reintroducing and modernizing this subject ensures that students are not only academically prepared but also capable of thriving in everyday life.
This paper explores the persistent challenge of math anxiety among Generation Z learners and presents strategies to transform mathematics into an empowering discipline. Grounded in research on attention spans, collaborative learning, multimedia resources, and gamification, it emphasizes the importance of aligning instructional methods with learner preferences while addressing psychological barriers. By fostering supportive environments, teachers can dismantle fear, build resilience, and enhance mathematical competence.
This paper highlights the transformative role of the Staff and Instructor’s Knowledge Advancement Program (SIKAP) in strengthening professional development among educators in the Philippines. By removing financial barriers, SIKAP empowers faculty to pursue advanced degrees, refine pedagogical practices, and engage with global educational standards. Grounded in human capital theory, the program illustrates how strategic investment in faculty development fosters institutional growth, educational excellence, and national socio-economic progress.