Teaching as a social practice involves a holistic approach, including continuous interaction with all the social actors of the educational process as well as feelings, emotions, body movements, and voice. Few higher education institutions provide teacher preparation programs that integrate and prioritize corporeality alongside social-emotional learning (SEL) and its elements, such as empathy, emotional intelligence... more

This article analyzes the design of Istana Garuda as a representative example of mimetic practice in architecture. Since being announced as the winning design in 2021, it has attracted public attention and sparked debate due to its resemblance to Indonesia’s national symbol, the Garuda. The controversy is not only about its aesthetic and the building... more

This review highlights the complexity of understanding historical blue pigments, focusing on their characterization, sources, and application in wall paintings. It discusses the Ajanta wall paintings, noting that past and current investigations have only scratched the surface. The dissemination of ideas along ancient trade routes influenced the sharing of painting materials and techniques, but each... more

The development of language is a pivotal process in human beings. While the terms ‘language acquisition’ and
‘language learning’ are used interchangeably—they are vastly different—and work together to facilitate language development. Looking at multilingual societies, research diverges in two directions: one side states that multilingualism in the educational sphere can aid conscious language learning... more