Considering the growing environmental challenges faced today, the need to raise awareness among younger generations about environmental issues is increasingly emphasized. As future leaders, university students are expected to cultivate a sensitivity to these concerns, making education during their academic years pivotal. This study aims to assess…

This research explores culturally grounded provisions of speech-language therapy (SLT) services for tamariki Maori with speech, language, and communication needs (SLCN). (See He Kuputaka for te reo Maori terms as used in the text.) The research aims to address disparities and highlight inequities in SLT services, particularly their lack of…

Background: School-aged children with unidentified mental illnesses experience poor health outcomes; managing this issue requires a collaborative community approach. Objectives: The objective was to implement an evidence-based mental health education and sustainment program within an underresourced school setting for staff and parents/guardians…

There are effective prevention strategies to combat increasing rates of youth e-cigarette use. This study assessed the outcomes of an e-cigarette prevention program with teachers and parents/guardians across a three-county rural area. Researchers assessed teachers' and parent/guardians' increased knowledge and confidence in implementing vape…

Background/purpose. The role of early childhood education (ECE) teachers is very important in building the foundation of mathematics, such as recognizing counting, patterns, and problem solving. However, many teachers still face challenges in understanding mathematical concepts in depth. This study aims to investigate the level of Mathematical…

Learning and dissemination of obesity physiology and etiology knowledge are essential to prevention and treatment of this chronic disease through concerted efforts from both professionals and the general public. In this article, we describe an innovative Gain in Research Ability Test per Literature (GRATL) framework that integrates artificial…

Background/purpose: This study explores the perceptions of Omani pre-service EFL teachers on promoting critical thinking through the ethical use of AI. The rationale of this study is to better understand the perceived strengths and training needs of pre-service teachers regarding the use of AI, which can improve future educational policy and…

This study investigates the cognitive processes of novice students in science learning, with a specific focus on how inhibitory control is employed to overcome a common student misconception about the buoyant force in liquid, which leads to the belief that "the greater the depth an object is in a liquid, the greater the buoyant force it…

Traditional approaches to intelligence often neglect the diverse cognitive profiles of learners, potentially limiting the inclusivity and effectiveness of educational practices. This review article examines the application of Howard Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences (MI) within the context of biology education, with a particular focus on…

The initial teacher education courses for Mathematics aim to promote an adequate education in mathematics and mathematics didactics. Equally or even more important than this education is understanding how the preservice teacher should build new knowledge from the activities they undertake. Considering the teaching practicum, this study aims to…

A perennial issue facing bilingual preservice teacher (BPST) education is how to develop BPSTs with the complex knowledge and skills grounded in empirical theory in the limited time they are in the BPST program. One of these complex skills is teaching holistic biliteracies. We define holistic biliteracies pedagogies as a set of teaching practices…

Stigma prevents societal acceptance, reinforces social inequities, and greatly complicates the management of diabetes for those dealing with homelessness. Various forms of media, such as film, can educate audiences and play a role in reducing stigma, but the effectiveness of such interventions in changing individuals' knowledge, attitudes, and…

The complex processes of electrolyte transport across the nephron often pose learning challenges for medical students. Manipulatives are a means of providing an interactive learning experience that increases understanding and content retention. In this study, we updated our previous in-person, paper-based nephron manipulative into a digital,…

Obesity is linked to high morbidity and mortality and is particularly prevalent in the southeastern United States. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program--Education (SNAP-Ed), funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, provides nutrition education and obesity-prevention programs for individuals who qualify for nutrition assistance…

Molecular genetics is often one of the most challenging subjects for students in biology courses. Identifying misconceptions on this subject will help teachers improve teaching and increase student success. Based on this thought, this study aimed to determine students' misconceptions about molecular genetics using a four-tier test. The researcher…