Pedagogical Practices Research Articles

We need to talk about AL: has academic literacies designed the pedagogy out of Learning Development?

Academic literacies (AL) research has made significant contributions to understandings of student writing and literacy across higher education and particularly learning development. However, researchers and practitioners both within and external to the AL movement have struggled to clarify the relationship between AL and pedagogy. English for Academic Purposes researchers have highlighted the lack of a workable AL pedagogy, whilst AL researchers maintain that the model represents a design space or heuristic for thinking about practice in context, rather than a source of pedagogic prescriptions. This theoretical discussion elaborates concerns with the structural coherence of the AL model, its broadly social constructivist underpinnings and evidence base, and the impact of its ideological orientation on the pedagogy we derive from it. Underpinning these critiques is a suspicion that the interpretation of social constructivist epistemology on which AL relies to pinpoint weaknesses in the models of literacy/writing which it subsumes cannot generate a practical pedagogy. We argue that these structural and ideological tensions in the AL model help to explain confusion over its interpretation and implementation. We speculate that this singular focus on social constructivist-derived theory, though well-intentioned, does more to reinforce a particular ideological commitment than to enhance student learning.

Differences in the Piano Performances of Modern Composers of Different Countries: Are the Specifics of Piano Pedagogy Different in Different Countries (For Example, China and Italy)?

ABSTRACTThe relevance of the research topic is due to the enrichment of the musical language and methods of performing works of the 20th and 21st centuries, as well as a significant update in the means of their transmission to the listener. The study aimed to reveal the tendencies of modern pianism in the context of Western (Italy) and Eastern (China) traditions, which contribute to the realisation of its uniqueness in the process of formation of high‐level professionals. This study is based on theoretical and practical methods. Theoretical methods include analysis, comparison and synthesis. Practical methods are online monitoring with systematisation and questioning. In China, the reliance on folklore is manifested in 85%, the philosophical interpretation of the content of musical works and their interpretation in 80%, the perfection of the mastery of performance technique in 95% and the synthesis of the achievements of Chinese and world performance practice in 80%. The spiritual and semantic aspect of piano performance in the framework of both countries is meaningful in 85%, the material and technical basis in 80% and ethnic self‐identification in 82%. The present findings can be used both in pedagogical and performance practices of different countries, traditions and cultures.

PRÁTICA PEDAGÓGICA PARA O ENSINO DO ATLETISMO: INCLUSÃO DE ESTUDANTES COM DEFICIÊNCIA NAS AULAS DE EDUCAÇÃO FÍSICA À LUZ DO DESENHO UNIVERSAL PARA A APRENDIZAGEM

Universal Design for Learning is a theoretical approach that considers school diversity and seeks to eliminate learning barriers, promoting accessible and consistent teaching for all. This approach can overcome traditional, teacher-centered pedagogical practices, which hinder the implementation of inclusive and teaching-learning processes for students with disabilities in Physical Education classes. Therefore, this research aimed to analyze the inclusive process of students with disabilities in Physical Education classes, using the pedagogical approach based on the Universal Design for Learning in teaching athletics. This research has a qualitative approach and action research design and was developed with a 6th-year elementary school class that included four students with intellectual disabilities. Twenty classes were taught to teach athletics using the principles of Universal Design for Learning. These classes were recorded in a field diary and analyzed using Qualitative Descriptive Analysis. Regarding the results, the students with disabilities were included in Physical Education classes, able to access the curriculum in a diversified way, remained in courses due to variations on the paths relating to bodily practices, and had the teaching-learning process carried out through variant ways to demonstrate appropriate knowledge. Concerning the students without disabilities, the Universal Design for Learning contributed to the teaching-learning process, providing autonomy in the engagement and development of activities. Received: 2024/07/12 Reformulated: 2024/9/27 Accepted: 2024/09/28

Generative AI in student English learning in Thai higher education: More engagement, better outcomes?

Despite the growing body of research exploring artificial intelligence (AI) in educational contexts, there remains a critical gap in understanding the specific effects of generative AI (GAI) on English language learning, particularly within higher education in Thailand. This study addresses this gap by employing an explanatory sequential mixed-method design to explore both student and teacher perspectives. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Mann-Whitney U tests, Spearman correlation analysis, and Kendall–Theil regression to examine students' acceptance, usage, and the relationship between GAI engagement and academic performance. Qualitative data, collected through structured written interviews, were analyzed using thematic analysis to uncover key themes from both student and teacher narratives. Quantitative findings reveal high student acceptance of GAI tools in terms of performance expectancy (M = 3.66, SD = .58), effort expectancy (M = 3.61, SD = .59), facilitating conditions (M = 3.51, SD = .59), and use behavior (M = 3.52, SD = .48), while social influence remained relatively lower (M = 3.31, SD = .54). Mann-Whitney U tests showed no statistically significant differences in GAI usage across high- and low-performing students (p > .05). Correlation analyses indicated strong associations between performance expectancy and other factors (ρ = .87, p < .001), yet no significant correlation with GPA (ρ = −.06, p = .76). Qualitative results from student reflections revealed improved efficiency, enhanced engagement, and increased linguistic confidence. Yet, concerns about overreliance on AI and the necessity for critical use were noted. Teacher narratives accentuated ethical concerns and the potential for GAI misuse, highlighting the need for balanced, responsible integration of AI into pedagogical practices. These findings underscore the potential of GAI to enhance learning experiences while emphasizing the importance of maintaining academic integrity and fostering critical thinking.

THE ESSENCE AND SIGNIFICANCE OF RESEARCH COMPETENCE IN THE PERSONAL AND EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF STUDENTS

The article defines the essence of students’ research competence, characterizes its role in the formation of a teenager’s personality, which includes promoting the development of critical thinking, fostering the skills of independent learning and self-organization, and stimulating students’ creative activity by encouraging idea generation. It also ensures the development of social skills, such as cooperation, communication, and more. The main components of research competence are identified, namely: knowledge, abilities, and skills that ensure successful research and develop the capacity for independent, creative, and critical work with information. The importance of research competence is described, which lies in the development of creative and intellectual potential, subject-specific and general skills, as well as in stimulating students’ interest and motivation for learning activities. An analysis of the scientific contributions of scholars who, based on pedagogical theory and practice, demonstrate the importance of developing research competence in teenagers during the learning process is provided. We have demonstrated the importance of a favorable learning environment for the formation of students’ research competence, which includes interactive lessons, projects, experiments, pedagogical support, free access to educational resources, and more. The factors of successful research activity are also analyzed, and its influence on motivating teenagers to learn and develop is characterized, as it provides an opportunity to apply acquired knowledge in practice, making learning more meaningful and purposeful. The statement that the development of research competence is essential for the formation of a competent, creative, and independent citizen capable of adapting to the challenges of the modern world is substantiated.

Undergraduate physics students’ experiences: Exploring the impact of underrepresented identities and intersectionality

Historically, physics has been a predominantly male field, with previous literature showing that there is little diversity among U.S. physics students at the undergraduate and graduate levels or among physicists within the work force. Recent research indicates that the lack of diversity in physics is partially due to an unwelcoming climate within physics departments, as well as differential experiences during college. Most physics education research that addresses the lack of underrepresented identities within the field has focused on the identities of women and people of color. There has been little research to investigate people with multiple underrepresented identities, including those such as socioeconomic status, first-generation college students, or learning disabilities. Furthermore, there has been even less research conducted to better understand the impacts of the intersection of these underrepresented identities and how it relates to experiences when pursuing a physics major. In order to address this gap in the literature, our research project has investigated undergraduate physics students’ experiences to better understand what factors affect their experiences and how these may differ by the intersection of one’s underrepresented identities. In particular, we explored how these identities impact their experiences as a physics major. To achieve this goal, we conducted a series of in-depth interviews with physics majors at one university to learn more about their college experiences regarding physics. Our findings suggest that there is a disproportionate number of obstacles when pursuing a physics major faced by those with a greater number of underrepresented identities. We conclude that there is a need for more equitable pedagogical practices and departmental policies within the undergraduate physics experience, in addition to a more “human” approach to mentorship, in order to foster an environment in which students with underrepresented identities can feel supported and thrive academically and professionally. In particular, we believe that dedicated formal pedagogical trainings that teach diverse teaching skills to accommodate students with different learning styles would be useful to many university physics instructors. This type of formal training would include annual workshops designed to educate faculty on how curriculum, pedagogy, and departmental practices can be altered to be more inclusive with the intent to ensure a more equitable and welcoming experience for all students. Additionally, incorporating mentorship programs that focus on a more individualized and natural support system would likely benefit all students, especially those with underrepresented identities, by creating a more welcoming and inclusive space within physics departments. Published by the American Physical Society 2024

Educação 4.0: O papel da tecnologia e da Inteligência Artificial no futuro da aprendizagem

This article investigates the influence of technology and artificial intelligence (AI) on contemporary education, focusing on its implications for student learning. The research analyzes how these innovations can be integrated into pedagogical practices and what effects they have on academic performance. With the increasing digitization of the educational environment, it is essential to understand how AI and educational technologies can transform the way students learn. The results of the research reveal that the adoption of AI systems and technological tools has the potential to personalize the learning experience, allowing students to advance at their own pace and according to their individual needs. Additionally, educational technologies can increase student motivation by creating interactive and collaborative learning environments that encourage engagement. This study not only highlights the direct benefits of technology in education, but also proposes pedagogical practices that maximize these benefits, aligning with the concept of Education 4.0. By offering a framework for the effective integration of AI into classrooms, this work contributes to the discussion on how to prepare educators and institutions for the challenges of the education of the future. In summary, the article emphasizes the importance of adopting a strategic approach in the use of educational technology, aiming not only at improving academic performance, but also at training students who are critical and adaptable to the demands of an ever-changing world. The research suggests that by considering technology as an ally, institutions can revolutionize learning and better prepare students for the challenges of the 21st century.

Innovative approaches to mentoring: applying abduction to mentorship practices

ABSTRACT The reflective professional mentoring process has implications for pedagogical practices. Thus, the study of mentor teachers’ activities can be incorporated into the theoretical framework generated by reflections and beliefs. This study explores how abduction manifests in mentoring by analyzing Seidman’s in-depth phenomenological interviews within a qualitative mixed-methods framework. In addition to the in-depth interviews, a quantitative questionnaire survey was conducted with 113 participants divided into two groups: teachers who had been enrolled in a mentor teacher training program (N = 75) and teachers who had been mentor teachers for several years (N = 38). Nine Seidman interviews with three teachers were analyzed using Mayring’s qualitative content analysis. The analysis revealed that mentor teachers recognized the underlying patterns through abduction during reflective sessions, leading to modifications in their belief systems. This cyclical enhancement in mentoring underscores abduction as an integral aspect. These findings contribute to a new abduction model applicable to various teacher activities.

POLÍTICAS DE INCLUSÃO EDUCACIONAL NA EDUCAÇÃO SUPERIOR

This article discusses inclusive educational policies for students with disabilities in higher education. In methodological terms, documentary research was carried out on the inclusion of public students of special education (PEE) of the IF Goiano, prepared in the period from 2015 to 2022. The focus was to analyze and understand how access, permanence and support has been given to these students enrolled in undergraduate courses. The data were analyzed from a qualitative perspective, establishing axes of analysis based on the research objectives. The results revealed, among other aspects, that the challenges are numerous, among which we can mention the lack of financial and human investments for the support that part of these students need, the absence of effective teachers to act in the support, the lack of clarity of the pedagogical practices accessible to PEE students. Despite these difficulties, the research revealed that the institutional policies aimed at PEE students at the IF Goiano have been translated following the guidelines of federal policies in the area.

Relocating the linguistic repertoire: from in us to among us

ABSTRACT This inquiry into the location of the linguistic repertoire was driven by a pedagogical encounter with mounting putty, the white adhesive used to attach materials to another surface. This encounter began at a community writing center during a writing workshop I was teaching on poesía bilingüe when children took up the putty, creating objects that became poetry. I wondered whose linguistic repertoire these words and things had come from and to whose they belonged. If the linguistic repertoire remains within a user, it is unified as an absolute cognitive container of language. It cannot account for the visible, audible, dynamic, and creative linguistic practices of multilinguals while accounting for inward cognitive firings within that same multilingual. The location of the linguistic repertoire implicates pedagogical practice because if the repertoire is singular, unified, and located within the bounds of a single cognitive subject, then the pedagogical responsibility of knowing and using words remains within that subject, and the educator is left to their ontological and epistemological assumptions as to what is in that linguistic repertoire, often leading to problematic pedagogies. However, if the linguistic repertoire is relocated among us, there is theoretical and pedagogical potential for learning, surprise, and ever-elusive change.

A PROFISSIONALIDADE DOCENTE NA PERSPECTIVA INCLUSIVA NA EDUCAÇÃO SUPERIOR

This article aims to explain teaching professionalism from the perspective of inclusive education in the context of higher education, establishing dialogues with the Theory of Social Representations (TRS). In this work, we adopted a qualitative approach, through an exploratory and bibliographical study, whose content sheds light on why the perceptions, senses and meanings of university teachers, around their professionalism for inclusive education, comprise a relevant phenomenon of social thickness, decisive to be considered when idealizing a pedagogical practice that materializes the social and educational ideals of education from an inclusive perspective, in the context of a higher education institution. The research was carried out on a national and international scale in the SciELO, Web of Science, SCOPUS and Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations databases, in a time frame from 2017 to 2023 and adopting the areas of Social Sciences, Education, Arts as search criteria. and Humanities and the following key words: teacher training, continuing training, inclusive education, people with disabilities and higher education. The results indicated a fertile field of studies, given the incipient productions around the nexus of teaching professionalism and inclusive education, particularly in the context of higher education.

Holistic Education and Pedagogy from the Inuit Worldview

This article delves into the intricate fabric of Inuit holistic pedagogical practice, balancing the narrative and the historical dominance of Western colonial education frameworks within Inuit Nunangat. For decades, Inuit knowledge and learning methodologies have been marginalized, leading to a disconnect between education and the cultural fabric of the Inuit community. Recognizing the urgent need for revitalization and elevation of Inuit pedagogical models, this paper draws upon the invaluable insights of Elders, existing research, and narratives from two Inuit learners actively engaged in the Nunavut Network Environment for Indigenous Health Research. The study intertwines the wisdom of Elders, scholarly literature, and the lived experiences of Inuit learners to articulate learning models and specific components that are key in practice, such as experiential learning and relationship-building. By synthesizing diverse perspectives, the article offers an emerging multi-faceted understanding of Inuit pedagogical practice, highlighting its intrinsic connection to cultural identity, community well-being, and lifelong learning. Through the narratives of Inuit learners, the paper provides tangible examples of the transformative power of Inuit pedagogy in action, emphasizing the positive impact on individual empowerment and community resilience. By amplifying the voices of Elders and learners, this article contributes to the ongoing discourse on culturally responsive education and underscores the significance of reclaiming and reinstating Inuit holistic pedagogy as a cornerstone for education in the region.

The concept of spirituality in V. Ptushkin’s compositional, particularly piano creativity: on the 75th anniversary of the Master

The relevance of the article conditioned by the modern immediacy of the problem of maintenance of spiritual values, by the necessity of the research of regional features of composer’s schools and specifics of embodiment of spiritual instructions in V. Ptushkin’s compositional, particularly piano creativity, that hasn’t got an exhaustive coverage in modern national musicology. The purpose of the article is to highlight the specifics of the concept of spirituality as the worldview and axiological center of V. Ptushkin’s compositional, particularly piano creativity. The methodology of the article is based on comparative, historical-typological, interpretative method, methods of generalization, stylistic and genre analysis. The results. The article highlights the concept of spirituality, represented as a concentrated reflection of the humanistic orientation of V. Ptushkin’s compositional, particularly piano creativity and a means of affirming spiritual values in a dialogue with the spiritual experience of mankind, appeals to the signs of cultural eras, genre model of the past — requiem, choral, spiritual cantata, concerto grosso, in the reproduction of eternally relevant images and themes — symbols of spirituality, in particular the image of Virgin Mary as the ideal of humanity’s existence and the positioning of the sublime and the earthly as the poles of worldview and human existence. It is revealed that the specificity of the embodiment of the concept of spirituality in the work for two pianos “The Sublime and the Earthly” is related to: understanding its significance through the prism of comparing personal and universal principles and allusions to the signs of the Renaissance, Classicism, romanticism; resonance with worldview guidelines of the culture of the border of XX–XXI centuries; functional mobility; the variability of performing teams; compositional and structural abnormality. The global significance of the concept of spirituality is imprinted in the work on the following levels: texture — in large-scale vertical chords, chronotope and dynamics — in powerful orchestral sonority, tonal organization — in the affirmation of major constructions, genre — in the movement from lyrical, individualized elegy to anthem as a reflection of the human unity. The scientific novelty of the article is due to the substantiation of the concept of spirituality as a worldview basis of V. Ptushkin’s work and the study of the peculiarities of its embodiment, in particular in the play «The Sublime and the Earthly». The practical significance of the article is determined by the possibility of using the results of the study in performing and pedagogical practice.

Creative Teaching in the Context of Educational Reform: Insights from the Perspective of In-service Teachers

Aim. This study aims to elucidate the multifaceted nature of creative teaching within the specific context of educational reform by exploring the nuanced perspectives of in-service teachers through their real-life teaching experiences. Methods. A qualitative approach was adopted, with semi-structured, vignette-based interviews with 19 teachers from elementary, junior high, and senior high schools in Taiwan. Data analysis followed reflexive thematic analysis methods. Results. The findings underscore that in-service teachers perceive creative teaching not as the creation of entirely new educational paradigms but rather as the adoption of unconventional methods. This entails the adaptive and strategic utilisation of diverse teaching methods, the integration of multidisciplinary content, and an enduring commitment to continuous improvement. It is an incremental process involving the continuous absorption of new concepts, the adaptation of new methods, and making progressive adjustments. Conclusion. Enhancing teachers’ creative teaching requires a context-specific understanding of its essence, facilitating targeted promotion and teacher education. This study addresses the research gap by qualitatively investigating teachers’ perspectives on creative teaching and its implementation. The insights gained in this study are crucial in guiding the effective integration of creativity into pedagogical practice within teacher education and professional development endeavours. Cognitive value. This study challenges the conventional notion that creative teaching involves the invention of entirely new methods, arguing instead that creative teaching is primarily concerned with the ways in which teachers implement unconventional approaches, rather than the novelty of those approaches. These findings offer a novel perspective on fostering creative teaching within teacher development endeavours.

Oleksandr Dovzhenko’s experiment in film pedagogy

ABSTRACT This article examines a little-known experiment in film pedagogy by Ukrainian director Oleksandr Dovzhenko. In the late 1930s and early 1940s, before the beginning of the German-Soviet war (1941–1945, called ‘Great Patriotic War’ in the Soviet Union), in addition to shooting his own films, Dovzhenko attempted to organise and conduct comprehensive training of film production personnel directly on site, at the Kyiv Film Factory (Kyiv Film Studio of Feature Films, now Oleksandr Dovzhenko National Film Studio of Feature Films). In the Soviet Union of the 1930s, the Party administrative apparatus strictly controlled not only the filming and distribution of films, but also the training of future personnel for film production: film directors, screenwriters, cinematographers, film actors, etc. Dovzhenko’s experiment in film pedagogy made a distinct contribution to nurturing Ukrainian actors for sound-era cinema, fluent in Ukrainian and immersed in Ukrainian culture, despite the wider context of Soviet repression, especially in Ukraine. The article uses sources from a number of archives in Ukraine and Russia, memoirs and rare period publications to reconstruct this episode in Dovzhenko’s career and grant an insight into his pedagogical practice and approach to film acting.

Teachers' perceptions and implementations of global Englishes and Frenches in language classrooms

AbstractAn important first step to globalizing and decentralizing foreign language education is to clarify current language teachers' perceptions of language varieties and how these perceptions influence their pedagogy. The present study looked at English and French language classrooms in K‐12 and university settings in the United States to compare attitudes around varieties of two dominant global languages with colonial legacies through an anonymous questionnaire completed by 36 language teachers. The study aimed to understand to what extent English and French language teachers drew on the linguistic diversity of the respective languages and if there was a connection between received ideas and attitudes around varieties and approaches taken in language classrooms. Findings suggest that language teachers were influenced by their own language learning histories, leading to a misalignment between teaching beliefs and pedagogical practices. Additionally, language teachers were subject to curricular constraints that influenced their teaching practices around language varieties. Implications for teacher education are discussed.

APLICAÇÃO DO MÉTODO DAS DISTÂNCIAS MÉDIAS DOS CANAIS RGB NA CLASSIFICAÇÃO DE AMOSTRAS COM MAIS DE UM TIPO DE GRÃO

O Brasil é o maior produtor e exportador de café do mundo, sendo a espécie arábica a mais produzida. A classificação desses grãos permite comercializar um produto de qualidade, identificando possíveis defeitos como a presença de grãos pretos, verdes ou ardidos, responsáveis por trazer prejuízos sensoriais à bebida e reduzir seu valor comercial. O uso de sistemas de visão computacional são alternativas para melhoria de processos dentro da indústria de alimentos, sendo o processo de classificação de alimentos uma das diversas possibilidades. O objetivo do trabalho foi desenvolver um programa de processamento digital de imagens aplicável ao processo de inspeção visual automática da qualidade de grãos de café arábica, quanto aos defeitos por cor. Para tal, foi realizada a aquisição de imagens adquiridos da Indústria &amp; Comércio Café Ouro Verde LTDA, Garanhuns-PE, utilizando máquina fotográfica Nikon 5200 e aparelho celular iphone 7 e iluminador LED circular de 8 polegadas Ring Light, a fim de manter a constância de luz. O processamento de imagens foi realizado a partir da elaboração de um código a partir da plataforma Matlab®. Os grãos foram classificados de acordo com o valor da menor distância média entre os pixels dos canais RGB das imagens teste com as imagens padrão. O código utilizou o método das distâncias médias dos canais RGB (Red, Green, Blue), onde foram utilizadas quatro imagens padrão, referentes aos grãos sadios, pretos, verdes e ardidos e 60 imagens teste. O código conseguiu classificar os grãos com alto valor de acurácia. No entanto, entre os grãos ardidos a acurácia foi de 73,3%, devido à classificação de quatro imagens que foram identificadas como sendo grão verde. O método das distâncias médias dos canais RGB mostrou-se eficaz na classificação dos grãos de café arábica e pode ser utilizado para determinar se o café analisado se encontra dentro dos padrões preconizados pela legislação, ao fazer a análise grão a grão, necessitando apenas de uma boa iluminação e posição da câmera no momento de aquisição das imagens, de modo a evitar interferência por sombras.

Review of Handbook of Research on Teacher Education: Pedagogical Innovations and Practices in the Middle East

Review of Handbook of Research on Teacher Education: Pedagogical Innovations and Practices in the Middle East

Appreciation, Analysis and Creation in the Teaching-learning of the Plastic Arts

Aim. The Didactics of the Plastic Education is necessarily nourished by the general didactics and the arts, as well as by their particular methodologies, in aspects related to the teaching-learning of the textual analysis, and specifically, the study of the visual code (iconic and visual signs, tropes or rhetorical figures, etc.), which dialogues with theory, semiotics, cultural anthropology, among other sciences. Methods. In academic research, methods such as the analysis of the results of pedagogical activity, ethnographic or experiential and inductive-deductive methods were used. Results. The Didactics of a Plastic Education requires an urgent review that includes, from its most general principles and laws, to the aspects related to the selection and sequencing of content, the role of the student's plastic education in achieving a social model, the distinctions between artistic education, aesthetic education and teaching of the plastic arts in all the integrality and complexity of their discourses, the teaching-learning process, its essence and contradictions, the categorical system of the teaching-learning process, among other fundamental aspects. The present study contributes to this rethinking of the theoretical and methodological postulates of the Didactics of Plastic Education, as it proposes as an objective: to argue the didactic principle of the unity between appreciation, analysis and textual creation in the teaching-learning process of the visual image analysis. Conclusion. This argument constitutes a theoretical contribution to the science, and clarifies, while unifying, criteria and procedures in the pedagogical practice of artists, teachers, instructors and masters of the plastic arts.

A Systematic Review of Software for Learning Analytics in Higher Education

Learning analytics (LA) is an important area of study in technology-enhanced learning that has emerged during the last decade. In earlier years, several systematic reviews have been conducted that focused on the theories behind LA or on empirical studies that utilized LA-based methods to improve learning and teaching processes in higher education. However, to date, there has been no systematic review of papers that have adopted a software perspective to report on the many forms of learning analytics software (LAS) that have been developed, despite these being used more frequently than before in higher education to support learning and teaching processes. To fill this gap, this paper presents a systematic review of LAS with the aim of critically scrutinizing the ways in which the use of interactive software in real-world settings may both support students in improving their academic performance and assist teachers in various pedagogical practices. A thematic analysis of 75 articles was conducted, resulting in the identification of three categories of LAS: at-risk student identification (ARSI) software; self-regulation software; and collaborative learning software. For each of these categories, we analyzed (i) the embedded functionality; (ii) the stakeholder (teacher and student) for which the functionality is intended; (iii) the analytical and visualization approaches implemented; and (iv) the limitations of the software that require future attention. Based on the findings of our review, we propose future directions for the development of learning analytics software.