https://carijournals.org/journals/index.php/JEP/issue/feedJournal of Education and Practice2024-03-22T19:38:55+03:00Journal Adminjournals@carijournals.orgOpen Journal Systems<p>The Journal of Education and Practice (JEP) is a monthly, open access, peer-reviewed journal that publishes research on various aspects of education and practice. The journal provides a platform for researchers, educators, practitioners, and policy makers to share and discuss their work. The journal covers topics such as curriculum, teaching and learning, assessment, leadership, policy, teacher education, educational psychology, technology, inclusion, and international education. The journal is indexed in several databases and promotes the articles through the Open Access Journal Database (OAJD). The authors keep the copyrights of their articles and give the journal a license to publish them. The journal follows a rigorous peer-review process to ensure the quality and originality of the articles. The authors submit their manuscripts online through the journal's website. The manuscripts are screened by the editor-in-chief and reviewed by two or more experts in the field.</p>https://carijournals.org/journals/index.php/JEP/article/view/1745Unleashing the Power of Love, Passion, Creativity, and Humanity in Novice Teachers' First Year2024-03-22T19:38:55+03:00Al-Khansaa Daibdiabkna@dyellin.ac.ilEdna Green journals@carijournals.org<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>This study explores the transformative impact of novice teachers who employ innovative methods and approaches to forge deep, meaningful connections with their students during their first year of teaching.</p> <p><strong>Methodology:</strong> The present study employed a qualitative methodology. Seventeen novice teachers participated in comprehensive, in-depth interviews. After transcribing the interviews, a content analysis approach was employed to identify and define meaningful units pertaining to the symbiotic relationship between novices and their students.</p> <p><strong>Findings:</strong> The findings reveal an extraordinary depth of educational passion, creativity, and empathy that significantly contributes to students' academic and emotional development. The study highlights the profound, empathetic bonds formed between teachers and students, transcending traditional educational outcomes. The novice teachers' success in fostering an inclusive and stimulating learning environment is underscored by their innovative methods and ability to harness personal narratives and cultural sensitivity as pedagogical tools.</p> <p><strong>Contribution to Theory, Policy and Practice:</strong> The research enriches the global body of knowledge on teacher education by showcasing the power of love, passion, creativity, and humanity in the teaching and learning process. It emphasizes the potential of novice teachers to effect significant, positive changes in their students' lives, even in their formative years of teaching. The study's findings underscore the importance of fostering supportive environments for the growth and development of novice teachers and call for reevaluating support structures in teacher education programs worldwide.</p>2024-03-22T00:00:00+03:00Copyright (c) 2024 Dr. Al-Khansaa Daib, Dr. Edna Green