Children with developmental language disorder (DLD) are known to present difficulties in storytelling, both in macrostructure (i.e., narrative scheme) and in microstructure (i.e., language complexity). Studies also show that children with DLD can improve their narrative macrostructural performance through specific intervention. While most…

The frequent need that students exhibit for greater academic and nonacademic support than can be offered during the regular school day is a widely documented challenge. Summer programs are a common tool that schools and districts employ to expand the time over which students have access to learning opportunities and resources. For the current…

Background: Environmental education is important for developing sustainable behaviors and increasing recycling awareness among younger generations. However, traditional teaching methods may not be sufficient to improve students' knowledge level and awareness regarding household waste and recycling. Objective: This study aimed to examine the…

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the status of the preschool education program developed based on the 21st Century Türkiye Maarif Model and to analyze the effectiveness of the model through Eisner's Educational Criticism Model. In the research, the qualitative research method was adopted as the model, and the case study design was…

With the growing awareness of the value of earning postsecondary degrees to increase an individual's chances of attaining better workforce outcomes and a higher chance of gaining a quality life, school administrators have embraced a college and career readiness agenda. The adoption of career academies as a model for high schools across the nation…

Background & Objectives: Universal social-emotional learning (SEL) interventions provide structured curricula at the classroom or school level to promote students' social, emotional, and academic development (Greenberg et al., 2003). Research has demonstrated that these programs improve elementary students' classroom behavior and academic…

Anatomy and physiology (A&P) often present significant challenges to nursing students, contributing to early academic attrition. To address this, a series of voluntary study sessions was implemented at a nursing-focused institution, combining student-led discussions with "Kahoot!"® -based gamified review. Over a four-year period,…

Background: In the wake of the initial COVID-19 impact, behavioral issues in U.S. schools have been on the rise (Gewertz, 2023). Identifying evidence-based interventions (EBIs) is critical to ensuring that students receive effective support for these growing concerns. However, traditional methods for evaluating intervention effectiveness remain a…

Adolescent romantic relationships are often characterized as exploratory and fleeting; however, they have lasting impacts on individual well-being and relationship quality during and beyond adolescence, shaping future relationship expectations and quality (Collins, 2003; Madsen & Collins, 2011). Adolescent relationship education is an…

This study investigates the impact of dynamic glossing techniques on vocabulary acquisition among novice (A2) English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners. Specifically, the effectiveness of two forms of glossing i.e., Dynamic Textual Glossing (DTG) and Dynamic Auditory Glossing (DAG) in enhancing vocabulary learning are compared. The…

"Toward Self-Directed Learning in the Secondary Classroom" explores the challenges teachers have faced and continue to face in a pandemic and post-pandemic context while attempting to implement self-directed learning in the secondary classroom. Drawing on contemporary research from around the world as well as candid interviews with…

Inclusive education refers to an educational approach in which all students can learn and participate in the mainstream school system. The successful implementation of inclusive practices is strongly determined by teachers' attitudes toward inclusive education and teacher training is one of several factors influencing these attitudes. Given the…

According to self-determination theory, the need for competence, autonomy, and relatedness has been associated with intrinsic motivation. Fulfilling basic psychological needs can lead to better learning, academic performance, and well-being. In this study, an anatomy program integrated gamification and drawing methods to explore their influence on…

Background: Arabs with intellectual disabilities and/or autism may exhibit challenging behaviour that affects them and their caregivers. Early, appropriate intervention may reduce these effects. This review synthesised and critically appraised challenging behaviour intervention research for this population. Methods: All published empirical…

Mental rotation is the ability to mentally rotate two-dimensional and three-dimensional objects in one's mind. Previous studies have examined the relationship between mental rotation abilities and embodied cognition. However, conflicting findings underscore the necessity for further investigation. This study aims to investigate how different…