This study addresses the growing need for effective professional development programs to enhance technology integration in classrooms. Through a comprehensive literature review, the research identifies best practices in professional development that can increase teacher self-efficacy and equip them with the necessary skills for 21st-century…

Learning Assistants (LAs) are undergraduates who work in active-learning classrooms with students facilitating discussions and encouraging deeper thinking, while also receiving pedagogical training. We describe how we built an LA program at a regional comprehensive university starting as a grassroots STEM initiative to recruit teachers, and…

According to the Council of Europe, educators lack awareness on the topic of digital citizenship education and its importance to educate youngsters to move critically in a highly digitalized world. It is a core component of Digital Citizenship Education (DCE) to promote democratic competences, including critical reflection, the development of…

As schools continue to expand educational access to students and to provide a free and appropriate education to all students, regardless of ability, many have adopted co-teaching as the means by which they achieve these goals. Many studies have been conducted to explore the potential benefits of co-teaching for students. Previous studies have also…

The purpose of this mixed-methods research was to understand the benefits of a professional coaching program in higher education and its impact on faculty resilience and well-being. Participants in this study included faculty members who had been enrolled in a higher education faculty coaching program for two years, for one year, and faculty who…

The purpose of this mixed-methods research was to understand the benefits of a professional coaching program in higher education and its impact on faculty resilience and well-being. Participants in this study included faculty members who had been enrolled in a higher education faculty coaching program for two years, for one year, and faculty who…

The purpose of this mixed-methods research was to understand the benefits of a professional coaching program in higher education and its impact on faculty resilience and well-being. Participants in this study included faculty members who had been enrolled in a higher education faculty coaching program for two years, for one year, and faculty who…

As the cornerstones of societies, teachers play crucial roles in which society can build and shape an inclusive, equitable, and quality education system (Lawrie, 2013a). Stemming from the research that has established strong connections between teacher quality and student success (Darling-Hammond, 2000; Guskey & Sparks, 2004), also highlighted…

This was a basic qualitative study conducted by partnering with participants from two suburban school districts. This study examined the perceptions of technology-focused professional development on teachers' confidence and focused on individuals' perceptions of professional development activities. Data were collected using selective sampling, a…

Teacher retention continues to be an issue in rural school districts nationwide. The problem is teachers are leaving the profession within the first 5 years. While there is evidence to show a correlation between mentorships and teacher retention, there is a gap in the literature on effective teacher mentorship program experiences and rural teacher…

Mindfulness-based training of educators in our schools is a necessary skill for the success of young children. As a professional educator and a parent of three children, my interest is in exploring this topic and uncovering the "why" behind student executive functioning skills and the mindfulness-based strategies incorporated into their…

Neurodivergent students, including autistic students, often benefit from faculty support to navigate college challenges. To better equip faculty in their interactions with neurodivergent students and enhance their understanding, NeuroPREP, a faculty training program was developed. Comprising four 20-min modules, NeuroPREP addresses key topics…

This research aimed to determine preschool teachers' views, the current situation, and schools regarding STEM education. A case study, which is a qualitative research approach, was used for this research. The study group was determined by the purposeful sampling method. The research study group comprises 10 preschool teachers with STEM education…

SAE for All was introduced by the National Council for Agricultural Education as an innovative model of implementing Supervised Agricultural Experience instruction and better serving all students in School-Based Agricultural Education. States have varied on whether and how they have pushed forward the new model for teachers. In North Carolina, the…

Our university launched a Student Experience Leader (SEL) initiative in 2022. This initiative aims to amplify the student voice and facilitate participating students to develop graduate competencies. The initiative provides the opportunity for students to work in partnership with faculty or professional service teams to co-develop and deliver…