This study examines the inviolable and admonitory norms for graduate teaching and mentorship in the Turkish higher education sector. Research data were gathered using a quantitative survey from 633 graduate students at 100 public and foundation higher education institutions (HEIs) in Turkey. The Graduate Teaching and Mentoring Behaviors Inventory…

Despite critical thinking (CT) being a focal point in higher education, gaps remain in comprehending the psychological factors underlying the formation of CT disposition and its transition into actual CT behavior. To address the gap, we introduce a behavioral perspective to CT research that is based upon the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB). We…

Neoliberalism, after decades of reform, continues to steer educational policies around the world. As private enterprise encroaches public education, schools are held accountable, tangled up in an internationally competitive culture of achieving benchmarks that meet technically managed standards. Not only is it academic performance that is audited…

Student conduct in Canadian universities is generally guided using student conduct policies, which are overseen by student affairs professionals. This structure around student conduct attempts to encourage appropriate behaviour or community standards among students attending university. The concepts of "conduct" and…

While once forbidden in classrooms, laughter is increasingly encouraged as contributing to a positive learning environment. However, analyses of laughter in conversation show that laughter performs multiple social functions, some of which are not necessarily positive. Applying this lens, this study investigates the interactional functions of…

Children's bullying perpetration has become a serious and urgent problem. Based on the stress coping model, the current study attempted to test whether perceived economic stress was significantly related to children's bullying perpetration, and whether perceived discrimination mediated this association and teacher acceptance moderated this…

Check-in/Check-out (CICO) behavioral support has been implemented in Finnish School-Wide Positive Behavior Interventions and Support (SWPBIS) schools to cater to students who require personalized behavior support beyond the universal level. Previous studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of CICO as a behavioral support method. However,…

Background: Childhood myopia is a global health concern, with high prevalence in East Asia. Risky eye behaviors fuel myopia, but how combined parental and teacher supervision affects these behaviors remains poorly understood. Methods: This cross-sectional study surveyed 5193 participants in 8 schools. Indicator variables of parent-teacher…

This study examines the impact of digital etiquette training on the development of a digital communication culture among future teachers by providing new perspectives and access to scientific knowledge in the field of digital etiquette. A mixed-methods approach was used both before and after the test. The study included 115 respondents. The…

This paper explores development in teacher beliefs and ideas for adaptations with respect to students who display challenging behaviour. These students have the same right to inclusive education as other students, but evidence suggest that this still is a partially unsolved issue. The study's context is an elementary school using Lesson Study as…

The effectiveness of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) in reducing major misbehavior has been demonstrated in many research studies. However, no research on the effects of PBIS on student behavior has been conducted in Quebec and other French-speaking regions. This study focuses on the results of PBIS implementation in Quebec…

Relational bullying is a prevalent issue in higher education, and students who witness bullying incidents react in prosocial or antisocial ways depending on a complex range of factors. To encourage prosocial and discourage antisocial bystander behaviours in students, it is crucial to understand which factors contribute to aggressively defending…

Previous studies have suggested that bullying may be contagious in adolescents. The present study examined whether ego depletion mediated the association between peer bullying and participant bullying and whether the mediating process was moderated by participant trait self-control. A sample of 2217 Chinese high school students (16.92 ± 0.94…

This study examines the relationship between middle school students' undesirable behaviours and digital game addiction. Undesirable behaviours disrupt teaching, harm peers, compromise safety, and lower teacher motivation. These behaviours, often influenced by family and environmental factors, disrupt classroom order. Digital games, particularly…

Teachers feel inadequate to face pupils' behavioural problems in schools, yet teachers are expected to play significant roles in providing and supporting pupils' appropriate social behaviour. Unfortunately, teacher education in Finland and globally seems to offer little content for behavioural support, and in-service training sessions are filling…