Project-based work-integrated learning (PBWIL) is a unique type of WIL practice where students engage collaboratively on industry projects, addressing the needs of industry partners under the guidance of a teacher/educator. This complex pedagogical approach requires deep expertise from educators in securing industry partnerships, managing student…

Collective cheating is a widespread phenomenon in school and academia. A large majority of students report having cheated--individually or collectively--at school. In many settings, collective cheating is part of a culture and reveals a descriptive norm. However, no measure exists, to our knowledge, that captures the presence of a collective…

Collaborative learning is a common teaching technique, posited to align with a constructivist approach to teaching and learning. This qualitative descriptive study explores how, if at all, faculty implementation and discussion of collaborative learning shows evidence of it as a constructivist practice. Nineteen faculty at a large public…

This study aims to explore the perceptions of high school students at risk of academic failure regarding their mathematics teachers, using drawings and related questions to gather detailed information. The perception of these students can provide valuable insights into the potential role of teachers in students' academic failure. Analyzing the…

Within the context of a dynamic higher education environment, demands for flexibility and technological advances present additional challenges for lecturers who are required to simultaneously develop their own praxis whilst encouraging students to engage with new and/or advanced digital tools. This paper focuses on a case study conducted at a…

Children ages birth to five experience trauma at high rates. Additionally, children with disabilities are more likely to experience trauma than children without disabilities, highlighting the need for early childhood education (ECE) settings and professionals to be prepared to support children with disabilities who have experienced trauma. In this…

This research delves into the career progression and perceptions of graduates from the Diploma in Professional Education (DPE) Program at Cebu Normal University, spanning the academic years 2016-2020. This aims to analyze demographic profiles, assess knowledge levels in various domains, and explore graduates' regard for the DPE program in their…

The current study focused on establishing the factor structure, reliability, discriminant validity, and construct validity of the Youth Programs -- Community Education Environment Scale (YP-CEES) using a large diverse sample of 1,969 youth participating in relationship education programs in multi-session workshops facilitated by trained…

The operationalization of school climate is inconsistent, adding to an unwieldy existing body of climate instruments, bringing into question measurement validity concerns. Further, there is minimal literature regarding if comparisons can be made between different school sectors (i.e., public, private, charter). We seek to understand if a commonly…

This article presents the preliminary ruminations of an ongoing project to build critical inclusion for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and/or questioning, intersex, asexual, two-spirit, and the countless affirmative ways in which people choose to self-identify (LGBTQIA2S+) youth. This article begins with a brief review of the current…

The COVID-19 pandemic caused extreme hardships for K-12 schools throughout the United States, exacerbating existing challenges such as rising mental health concerns among students, teacher fatigue, and workforce shortages. This article examines the enduring impacts of the pandemic on students, school professionals, and school systems, and…

To attend to educators' experiences as they work in the midst of competing demands, increased classroom complexity, and a growing understanding of the importance of well-being, a group of stakeholders from across Saskatchewan co-developed a microcertificate entitled Trauma-Informed/Sensitive Pedagogies and Practices. The microcertificate was…

Research on teachers' digital competence presents conflicting perspectives, posing a significant challenge to its enhancement. While researchers have explored the multifaceted factors influencing teachers' digital competence, the field has yet to develop a comprehensive factor model that can systematically analyze its development. This study…

Outreach schools have existed for decades as an alternative for students who have struggled in mainstream education. Students at outreach schools have been cast as "failures" or "dropouts" due to their lack of success in mainstream schooling. Drawing on critical theoretical traditions in qualitative research, this article…

Teaching practice (TP) is an important part of teacher training. It is during teaching practice (TP) that student teachers acquire practical skills in the profession and it becomes prudent to explore the experiences of pre-service teachers in TP. Participants (n = 5) were drawn from one boarding school and came from three (3) teacher-training…