Anatomical public engagement has the potential to enhance anatomical literacy and patient-provider communication. However, the lack of consensus on effective practices, ethical considerations, and cultural sensitivities poses challenges for anatomists conducting outreach events. This study aimed to explore these issues by examining the…

An ethical and compliant research ecosystem is essential for progress in STEM research. Educators play a crucial role in fostering this environment by raising students' awareness of critical topics, such as research and publication ethics, as outlined in their curriculum. Cultivating an ethical culture among all stakeholders at higher education…

Purpose: The paper examines the key -- yet often unseen, under-appreciated and under-studied role in learning played by the line manager on degree apprenticeship programmes. Design/methodology/approach: The paper is based primarily on semi-structured interviews with line-managers supporting apprentices enrolled on a management degree…

This purpose of this study was to assess preparation for the role of BSW program director, its stressors and joys, and areas for future training through two focus groups of current BSW program directors. Results indicated that the vast majority had no training before assuming the role. Major stressors included the time demands, lack of resources,…

Purpose: A meaning-oriented auditory training program for children who are deaf or hard of hearing (d/hh) was assessed with regard to its efficacy in promoting novel word learning. Method: While administering the auditory training program, one of the authors (Elizabeth Mauzé) observed that children were learning words they previously did not know.…

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to examine the possible factors related to transfer of knowledge and skills from two leadership development courses to the work environment and its maintenance for two years post training. Design/methodology/approach: A total of 12 leaders in two different types of courses were interviewed at least two years…

To be prepared for the work of today and tomorrow, more than just the right skills are needed. There needs to be an infrastructure that supports continuous and transformative learning throughout a lifetime. This market scan takes a deep dive into the complex and evolving alternative education and training market, focusing on high-quality solutions…

This article examines how dialogue and a liberatory pedagogical approach can work in concert with one another to expand the opportunity for transformative leadership practice. Personal accounts are shared of how the events of the pandemic and beyond continue to shape our perspectives as leadership educators.

Purpose: This paper addresses the significance of training students in entrepreneurship to enable sustained national and international competitiveness in the knowledge-based global marketplace. Entrepreneurial education is varied, ranging from basic to in-depth courses, including customer-focused programs, such as the National Science Foundation…

How does the time of day of a practice session affect learning of a new motor sequence in the elderly? Participants practiced a given finger tapping sequence either during morning or evening hours. All participants robustly improved performance speed within the session concurrent with a reorganization of the tapping pattern of the sequence.…

In this chapter, the authors synthesize ideas presented by authors in this issue and provide considerations of social class in leadership development. Recommendations and guidance for deepening the influence educators have on leadership learning practices regarding social class are included.

The purpose of the article is to describe the trainings implemented as part of the project "E-Active Residents of the Kuyavian-Pomeranian and Lódz Voivodeships" and to present the results of partial assessment of the level of digital competence of 75 training groups (837 participants) recruiting from selected municipalities of the…

We investigated the effectiveness of a 5-week wellness group curriculum for counselors-in-training (N = 60). A repeated measures multivariate analysis of variance was conducted to evaluate whether the curriculum positively affected perceived wellness among participants. The results showed statistically significant differences in scores, indicating…

23 IAC 226.75 defines a qualified interpreter as a school staff member or other personnel who is bilingual and demonstrably qualified and competent to interpret between English and another language, trained in providing the interpretations requested and sufficiently knowledgeable in both languages of any specialized terminology needed, and trained…

For many years, organizations have been challenged with developing leaders. Organizational leaders understand the importance of developing new leaders that can carry the values, mission, and vision of the organization. They also know that those values are an important factor in achieving the organization's objectives. However, many leadership…