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…

Nearly one in four college students struggle with food insecurity. Over the past decade, states and postsecondary institutions have expanded support for student nutritional needs through food pantries, emergency aid grants, and efforts to increase student participation in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) through outreach and…

This book is a groundbreaking exploration of how to empower students as innovative creators in an increasingly technology-driven world. With rapid advancements in Artificial Intelligence and other technologies reshaping society, this text champions the critical role of creativity in education, explaining how teachers can equip learners with skills…

"Creative Teaching in Counselor Education and Supervision" offers a fresh perspective on teaching in counselor education and related helping fields. Tailored for educators who want to invigorate their instructional approaches, this book is a valuable resource packed with creative strategies and techniques. With a focus on practical…

The school environment presents significant challenges for teachers as first responders to children who experience psychological turmoil during traumatic events. As these challenges emanate, the need for effective Psychological First Aid (PFA) becomes crucial to lessen the short and long-term impact of trauma on both the learners and these…

Numerous countries have implemented excellence initiatives designed to establish world-class universities, boost research productivity, build up staff capacity, and thereby reform doctoral education systems as part of this agenda. To date, the relationship between excellence-driven initiatives and leading universities' doctoral education…

Intervention studies targeting developmental language disorder (DLD) have been conducted mainly with monolingual English-speaking children and bilingual children learning English. There is a need to explore the application of current methods to more languages. However, adapting an existing intervention to other languages can be a daunting task as…

Within higher education, there is campus-wide discourse increasingly calling for preparing graduates for a globalized world, internationalizing the curriculum, and building international partnerships. Yet, some of the departments -- notably language programs -- are absent in the discussion regarding solutions and allocated funds (Tardy, 2015;…

Educational programs in which people are exposed to counter-stereotypical role models are often used for breaking gender stereotypes. Most gender role-model interventions focus on adolescents and emerging adults. Yet, middle childhood might be a highly effective period for changing gender stereotypes because children are still learning about…

The student population in the United States is becoming increasingly diverse, but the educator base, including teachers and other school professionals, remains primarily White and female. Educators are encouraged (and at times required) to participate in professional development training to increase their multicultural competence. Although…

In an era where technology is reshaping education, generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) has emerged as a powerful tool for transforming educational practices across disciplines. Tourism Management, as an applied field requiring a blend of conceptual, interpersonal, and technical competencies, can greatly benefit from the integration of GenAI…

The integration of guided inquiry, outdoor learning, and diverse school environments is essential for enhancing students' Science Process Skills (SPS), particularly in biodiversity topics. This study aims to improve students' SPS through the implementation of Environment-Based Guided Inquiry in Outdoor Learning on biodiversity. The research was…

Case studies are an educational tool that can promote active learning, and make learning more accessible, by serving as frameworks for student meaning-making. This action research project focused on the student experience of case studies; aiming to understand how students respond to being taught with case studies, whether they are able to engage…