Objective: This study used a large U.S. population-based dataset to examine associations between childhood attention problems and adolescent substance use, sexual risk behavior, and delinquency. Methods: This prospective cohort study used data from the Future of Families and Child Wellbeing Study (n = 2,716). Bivariate statistics, multivariable…

This study examined the unique challenges faced by student-researchers in social studies, addressing the scarcity of field-focused research in the existing literature. It employs a basic qualitative design, utilizing written responses and interviews with 29 student-researchers and five faculty members for data triangulation. A reflexive thematic…

As colleges and universities strive to expand access to education abroad, faculty are increasingly called upon to design and lead global programs that are not only pedagogically enriching but also financially and operationally sustainable. While institutional interest and student demand have grown, the long-term viability of these programs remains…

This article examines factors associated with survey attrition/retention in an online panel survey with weekly/monthly follow-ups during the COVID-19 pandemic. It also explores the effectiveness of making contact with dropout participants and factors associated with sample re-engagement, as well as motivations and barriers to maintaining survey…

In recent years, a shift toward the commercialization of higher education and economic market-oriented priorities have pushed academic departments to reflect on their identities as disciplines and consider innovative recruitment and retention methods. The name of a program has broad implications for how students perceive an academic unit within an…

In this study, we compared teachers' perceptions in the United States and Qatar on the four dimensions of the Teacher Leadership Inventory (TLI) (Share Expertise, Share Leadership, Supra-Practitioner, and Principal Selection). Our analysis illuminated how teachers in both countries perceived the extent of teacher leadership and provided valuable…

This study explores the assumptions held by Armenian students and faculty concerning their perceptions of the United States and its education system. A single-stage cluster survey was distributed to students and faculty from two universities located in Yerevan, Armenia. Eighty-four students and nine faculty participated in the study, all studying…

The study examined the implementation of Regulation COG-RA and local school personal mobile device (PMD) guidelines, focusing on awareness, supportive practices, and changes in the school community. Using a mixed-methods approach, data were gathered from staff, student, and family surveys, as well as document reviews, with special attention to ten…

"Elevating clinical practice in mathematics education" has potential to greatly transform the preparation of effective mathematics teachers. In the current climate of education, clinical practice includes: (1) traditional undergraduates in an educator preparation program, (2) post-baccalaureate individuals who have a degree in another…

This case study focuses on a multidecade time-series study of changes in public acceptance of evolution in the United States. Change over time is often a central issue in social science research. There are two kinds of change over time. Time-series studies address change in populations or groups over time. Longitudinal studies address changes in…

Background/purpose: The current study aimed to identify the effectiveness of employing the multimedia-supported pentagram strategy on cognitive depth in social studies in developing students' cognitive depth. Materials/methods: The current study employed a quasi-experimental approach to study the Pentagram strategy in teaching Islamic Civilization…

Purpose: Dynamic Systems Theory (DST) has been used as a foundational lens through which to observe and understand child development and disorders. Childhood apraxia of speech (CAS) is a motor planning speech disorder that can be difficult to treat. This tutorial outlines how a DST framework can be used to understand the therapy process for…

Educators hold diverse beliefs and attitudes about generative artificial intelligence (AI). Irrespective of their stance, many acknowledge AI's growing influence and the pressing need for greater AI literacy. In this case study, we draw on Davis's (1989) technology acceptance model (TAM) to examine how two English teachers, Fiona and Margot,…

The role that psychological need satisfaction and self-regulated learning play in academic online learning has been extensively researched. However, the impact of the three psychological needs, perceived autonomy, competence, and relatedness, on online self-regulated learning remains unclear. This investigated the association between the…

Traditional assessments in undergraduate psychology often prioritise technical accuracy over creativity. In response to growing calls for more inclusive, flexible, and student-centered pedagogy, this article presents two case studies on the use of the 'unessay' in mid-level undergraduate psychology courses. The unessay allows students to…