In mathematics education research, a focus on cognition in learning experiences often obscures emotion. Our ongoing research has underscored the importance of the emotional dimensions and social interactions that contribute to social solidarity. Through a sociology of emotions framing and event-oriented social inquiry, we identify salient…

Amid ongoing debates on the rights of queer and trans youth across North America, this study explores novel support approaches within one Canadian province's schools. Amendments to New Brunswick's Policy 713 in 2023, the 2SLGBTQIA + school inclusion policy, requiring parental consent for youth' chosen names and pronouns, stirred controversy across…

Resident assistants provide an invaluable role in identifying residential students at risk for suicide and connecting them with appropriate supports on campus, which becomes increasingly important as many staff remain unaware of what prevents students from reaching out for help. This study explored the barriers that prevent students from seeking…

Engagement and willingness to communicate (WTC) are crucial elements for second language (L2) learning. However, little is written about whether L2 learners demonstrate heterogeneous patterns of engagement and WTC in the classroom. This study aims to identify intraindividual differences in these two constructs and examine the roles of eight…

Although the relationship between classroom appraisal of resources and demands (CARDs) and teacher stress has been confirmed, how CARDs are associated with other teacher emotions including positive and negative ones is unclear. Therefore, this study investigates the relationship between classroom demands, resources, and teacher emotions, with a…

Depression is a prevalent mental disorder that involves low mood, lack of pleasure and reduced energy. Previous research on depression, learning, and education has focused on developing and testing preventive interventions. However, as these interventions are not entirely effective, there is a need to understand how to best manage depression in…

Children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are at increased risk for developing secondary anxiety symptoms. While interpersonal functioning has been implicated in this comorbidity, the specific peer-related factors contributing to anxiety in youth with ADHD remain unclear. This study examined the roles of social problems,…

Pre-service teachers (PSTs) experience the greatest vulnerability in their teacher self-efficacy (TSE) during their practicum experience, hence understanding how various TSE sources contribute to TSE changes across this period is essential. However, little is known about changes in these sources as perceived by PSTs and variations in their…

Purpose: This study aims to explore the mechanisms through which humble leadership fosters team outcomes, particularly team adaptation. Drawing on social exchange theory (SET) and Social Cognitive Theory (SCT), the research examines two mediating pathways, namely team psychological safety climate and team reflexivity, that explain the indirect…

Background: Suicidal behaviors (ideation, planning, and attempts) are a growing public health concern in the United States. Suicide is the second leading cause of death among adolescents aged 10-18 (Kann et al., 2018), with females and LGBTQ+ youth at higher risk than their counterparts (Baiden et al., 2020; Opara et al., 2022). Among contributing…

The landmark Salamanca Statement propelled global efforts to replace segregated special educational practices with inclusion models in mainstream schools. Questions persist, however, concerning the academic effectiveness and socioemotional impact on children and their families. Yet, few qualitative studies probe these concerns. Using qualitative…

The COVID-19 outbreak has impacted all aspects of human life, including the educational settings. Online and hybrid learning carried out during and after the pandemic certainly has a positive and a negative side, especially when it comes to students' mental health. At the same time, psychological well-being problems have become increasingly common…

In this paper, I consider pedagogical moments when the project of pedagogy is to "not understand," as understanding would entail complicity with dehumanization. I explore the slipperiness of understanding and parse when understanding is helpful and when it reinscribes structures of dehumanization. I examine when it might be important in…

Smartphone dependency (SD) has been linked to decreased happiness; however, research has not yet explored potential mediating mechanisms such as social class awareness (SCA) in this relationship. This study examined the association between SD and happiness among middle school students and the mediating effect of SCA in this relationship. Data from…

Text analytics in education has evolved to form a critical component of the future SMART campus architecture. Sentiment analysis and qualitative feedback from students is now a crucial application domain of text analytics relevant to institutions. The implementation of sentiment analysis helps understand learners' appreciation of lessons, which…