Introduction: Peer health education programs for adolescents in schools and for adults in prison are effective at increasing health knowledge and improving leadership skills. However, there have been no peer health education programs in juvenile detention facilities despite proven benefit in similar environments. We created a pilot study to…

Objectives: Drama learning is still dominated by the use of conventional textbooks. For this reason, the purpose of this research is to explore the development of digital textbooks, with cultural orientation and local wisdom. Materials/methods: The research method follows research and development procedures. Data was collected through tests,…

The worldwide problem of teacher recruitment and retention is particularly pronounced in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) subjects, due in part to a lack of trainee teachers and to high rates of attrition. The teacher shortage has resulted in non-specialist teachers teaching STEM subjects and is likely to have a negative…

New California reporting requirements drawing attention to outcomes for Long-Term English Learners (LTELs) opens a window of opportunity for changes to better support these students. In spring 2023, the Stanford-Sequoia K-12 Research Collaborative (Sequoia Collaborative) agreed to key changes in the reclassification process for multilingual…

The purpose of this study was to compare the differential effects of mobile assistive technology (AT) loaded with visual activity schedules (VAS; pictures alone) compared to video activity schedules (VidAS; pictures linked to video models) to promote vocational independence and decreased reliance on adult supports for adolescents and adults with…

The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into healthcare and research introduces sophisticated diagnostic and treatment capabilities but also raises significant ethical challenges from development to deployment and evaluation, requiring comprehensive ethical training and interdisciplinary collaboration to ensure the responsible use of AI…

The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of the flipped classroom model on the academic success and 21st century skills of middle school students in the unit of systems in our body. The study was conducted with 6th grade students studying in a state school in Istanbul. In the study, an applied study was conducted with two experimental…

Entrepreneurship is crucial for economic and social advancement, necessitating the provision of entrepreneurial skills to younger generations. In Indonesia, vocational high schools incorporate entrepreneurship education via Creative Projects and Entrepreneurship (CPE) courses. However, conventional teaching techniques frequently do not adequately…

The purpose of this research was to examine recent doctoral music education alumni perceptions of how their doctoral programs informed their current work. We placed a specific focus on how the curricular, scholarly, and experiential facets of music education doctoral programs have transferred to graduates' current positions. Participants (N = 74)…

Self-directed learning (SDL) often drives learners to engage with what they want to learn. Thus, investigating teaching-learning strategies that drive SDL gains importance in this technology-driven era. The present study investigates the impact of online cooperative learning (OCL) strategies on SDL skills among pre-service teachers (PST). The…

This study assessed the impacts of the beginning reading para sa mga tsikiting (beginning reading for kids) or BRPT intervention project, an initiative of the College of Education, Caraga State University, Mindanao, Philippines. Using a descriptive research design, it employed the Revised Philippine Informal Reading Inventory (Phil-IRI) Reading…

This quasi-experimental study examined the effect of a virtual supportive program on knowledge among mothers of preterm infants and their bond. Mothers of preterm infants are at risk of becoming emotionally detached from their infants because of immediate separation and the lack of support during the early postpartum period, especially in mothers…

Both virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) technology have shown potential for the instruction of people on the autism spectrum by simulating real-world experiences in a safe and controlled environment. However, numerous reports indicate that this type of research has included few participants with intellectual disability (ID). The…

Background/purpose: This study aimed to enhance the teaching skills and professional attitudes toward teaching pre-service teachers through the integration of Project-Based Learning (PjBL) by teaching one-on-one and reflective learning. Materials/methods: The participants were 29 second-year mathematics pre-service teachers enrolled in the…

The University of Georgia (UGA) is the flagship public research university for the state of Georgia. Located in Athens, UGA enrolls about 40,000 students across 18 colleges. UGA awards baccalaureate, master's, doctoral, and professional degrees. About 43% of full-time faculty at UGA are in VITAL faculty roles, with a majority of VITAL faculty in…