Background: Appropriate management of chronic oropharyngeal dysphagia (OD) requires a family-centred approach. However, limited information is available on the challenges and resources perceived by informal caregivers who assist individuals with chronic OD. Aim: To investigate the daily challenges and resources reported by informal caregivers of…

Using the ABC-X model of family stress, this study examines how parent resources and deficits of resources (e.g. depressive symptoms, problematic media use) relate to parents' use of media emotion regulation practices, as well as the moderating role of child emotional reactivity and household income in these processes. Survey data from 598 parents…

Background/purpose: Students' creativity and awareness must be developed to overcome environmental problems through effective learning methods. This study examines the effect of experiential learning models combined with e-river worksheets on students' creativity and environmental awareness. Materials/methods: The research method employed is a…

Research shows that drama is often a marginalised subject in primary education, with many in-service and student teachers lacking confidence to teach drama effectively. This mixed-methods constructivist study investigated the impact of in-placement scaffolding, through the provision of support materials during school practicum, on student teacher…

In times of crisis, resilience--the ability to cope with challenges--has become crucial, especially for primary school students facing issues such as the climate crisis, the war in Ukraine, educational disadvantages, or family-related struggles. This is particularly true for students with special educational needs (SEN) or those from migrant…

This study investigates how vocational education and training prepares students for future professions characterized by technological advancements and demands for sustainability and innovation. Specifically, it examines simulator-based learning in the Natural Resource Program at three upper secondary schools in Sweden. Using a sociomaterial…

One of the key principles of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA, 2004) is to ensure that students with disabilities receive quality education with their non-disabled peers in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE). Teachers are pivotal in fostering inclusive classrooms, yet rural schools face challenges in resource allocation,…

This study engages student voice in Rwandan secondary schools as a mechanism for understanding factors influencing learning in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) subjects, attitudes towards learning these disciplines and pupils' future aspirations. Data were collected from a cohort of 409 students enrolled in 12 secondary…

Purpose: The primary purpose of this study is to explore the influence of artificial intelligence on students' career competencies and career resources. Artificial intelligence (AI) plays a pivotal role in the education system, so it is necessary to understand how it shapes students' skills, expertise, attitudes and beliefs in the modern…

Each year, CAI provides critical college and financial aid outreach support to more than 350 school districts, Tribal schools, colleges and universities, and nonprofit organizations across the state. In the 2023-24 academic year, only 12% of districts (35 out of 295) did not receive documented support or outreach from CAI. None of those 35…

Purpose: This paper explores the attractiveness of TVET in Sierra Leone, a post-conflict West African country. It aims to unpack structural factors which contribute to the low repute of TVET. Design/methodology/approach: The paper uses qualitative interviews with employers, government and third sector organisations, focus group discussions with…

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Congress invested $190 billion in public schools through three waves of Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) grants. However, there is limited research on how school districts spent pandemic aid and how education leaders prioritized these resources to achieve strategic goals. In this research note,…

Rural schools are important service centers that play a valuable and critical role serving children with disabilities in rural communities, and it is imperative rural schools provide high-quality and effective special education services. However, rural schools face significant challenges that are likely to affect the quality of special education…

Background: People with intellectual disabilities are less physically active and suffer from ill-health more than the general population. Support staff play an important role in the person's life. This study aimed to explore the support staff's experiences regarding the feasibility of adapted web-based exercise for people with intellectual…

Our article unpacks the emergent and dynamic relationship between learning needs and approaches and the evolving landscape of the gig economy in the country. This research seeks to comprehend the contextual collapse of generic, utility-driven, and structured educational models to create space for a personalized and Do-It-Yourself (DIY) approach to…