We compared discussion posts from a data science ethics MOOC that was hosted on two platforms. We characterized one platform as "open" because learners can respond to discussion prompts while viewing and responding to others. We characterized the other platform as "locked" because learners must respond to a discussion prompt…

This paper shares my former literacy learner and friend - Marie's journey - and my own. We explore critical approaches to education and beyond and how they offer a potential space for transformation not just for the learner but for the teacher. The ripple impact has supported us on our journey across nearly two decades. Our relationship was forged…

Numerous cross-sectional studies have linked health-related quality of life (HRQoL) with peer victimization, but evidence of how this relationship may change over time is lacking. The main objectives of this study were to analyze the prevalence, incidence, and stability of peer victimization and to longitudinally relate peer victimization to…

Out of all the different types of groups that visit history museums, families are the most frequent visitors to museums in China. Just like the "Dawn of Civilization" exhibit at the Jilin Provincial Museum, most permanent exhibits do not pay enough attention to families' needs (particularly the need for learning), nor do they encourage…

Autism spectrum disorder is characterized by abnormal function in core social brain regions. Here, we demonstrate the feasibility of real-time functional magnetic resonance imaging volitional neurofeedback. Following up the demonstration of neuromodulation in healthy participants, in this repeated-measure design clinical trial, 15 autism spectrum…

This investigation employs the deconstruction techniques of Jacques Derrida to critique the Plessy v. Ferguson 1896 Supreme Court decision which segregated the Public Schools. Overturned by Brown v. the Board of Education of Topeka 1954, Plessy's racist message reverberates today in the cultural divide, in right-wing media, in politics, and in…

Talking about teaching with colleagues is one way that academics learn about university teaching. In contexts that offer inconsistent support for teaching, what influences conversations? This study investigated mid-career academics' conversations at an Australian research-intensive university. Twenty-four academics were interviewed and the…

Various forms of humor are an important aspect of social interactions, even at an early age. Humor comprehension is a repertoire that is said to emerge between the ages of 7 and 11 years, and this is primarily attributed to a child's level of cognitive development. The behavioral literature has suggested that various forms of complex verbal…

Counsellor educators face complex challenges in the advancement of the counselling profession internationally. One way the counselling profession in Ukraine has been developed is through the use of cross-cultural engagement between local supervisees and U.S.-trained international supervisors. This qualitative study examined the phenomenon of the…

This article reports on how symbolic gesturing was applied in a nursery setting. Forms of signing systems have been well documented as contributing to communication, predominately used alongside speech when there is a different mother tongue or a physical impairment [Goodwyn, S. W., & Acredolo, L. P. (1993). Symbolic gesture versus word: Is…

This study explored how sexuality education relates to young and emerging adults' sexual behavior and communication. A questionnaire measured 140 U.S. participants' (18-28) school-based sexuality education, age at sexual debut, birth control use, relationship with recent sexual partner, and safer sex communication (SSC) during their last…

Understanding fast speech can be an ongoing challenge for English learners of all levels. Even after years of study, learners might be accustomed to clear, slow classroom English and struggle with understanding the reductions that proficient speakers of English use in fast, fluent speech. Many online resources exist to help students learn about…

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Rice University canceled classes for the week of March 9-13, 2020 and shifted all instruction to online only following spring break. For the second half of the semester, animal physiology was taught exclusively over Zoom. Here we describe how a flipped teaching format that was used before the pandemic eased the…

The objectives of this research were to: 1) Study the suitability of the indicators to be included in the model, 2) Test the consistency of the model developed from the theories and research studies' empirical data, 3) Evaluate reliability value of the main components, the sub-components and other related indicators. The population used in the…

Virtual learning environments have the potential to support students' development of design skills in engineering education. However, few approaches exist for modeling and measuring design learning as it emerges in authentic practices, which often includes collaboration. This study merges learning sciences research with engineering design…