Based on three-wave longitudinal data from 1512 Chinese college students, this study attempted to examine changes in vocational identity (VI) processes and career decision self-efficacy (CDSE) and their reciprocal association. Latent growth curve analyses highlighted longitudinal increases in in-breadth exploration, career commitment making,…

To what degree does parent occupation cause a child's occupational attainment? We articulate this causal question in the potential outcomes framework. Empirically, we show that adjustment for only two confounding variables substantially reduces the estimated association between parent and child occupation in a U.S. cohort. Methodologically, we…

This study explores how young American Jewish adults develop an understanding of diverse perspectives on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The research focuses on a service-learning program that immerses participants in interactions with various minority groups in Israel. In-depth interviews reveal that, during their time in Israel, participants…

MKE Roots: The Democratizing Local History Project is a U.S. Department of Education-funded educational outreach project of Marquette University's Center for Urban Research, Teaching and Outreach. MKE Roots offers a pedagogical ecosystem for teaching a critical, place-based history of Milwaukee's communities--with particular attention to…

This study examined the integration of Ottorino Respighi's art songs into vocal music teaching at Ningbo University through the development, implementation, and evaluation of a vocal techniques manual for undergraduate students. Conducted in four phases, it first analyzed Respighi's art songs and then assessed how teachers and students understood…

The aim of this article is to investigate Norwegian science teacher educators' views of the master's thesis and the supervision process in connection with the recent change to five-year master's programmes. Interviews with fourteen science teacher educators from the seven teacher education institutions offering a master's specialisation in science…

The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted life, leading to travel restrictions, social distancing, remote work, and home schooling. During its peak, many in-person, international work-integrated learning (WIL) programs, such as study tours, shifted online. As higher education evolves post-pandemic, online WIL remains popular for its flexibility,…

Prospective social studies teachers experience future anxiety and career stress in Turkey just as in different countries around the world. The aim of the study was to examine this issue. The mediating role of career stress and the moderating role of psychological resilience in the relationship between the future anxiety and psychological…

Minority-Serving Institutions (MSIs) play a critical role in supporting racially minoritized and low-income students. Despite their importance, MSIs continue to be overlooked in federal investments. This short research note delves into the historical and geographical factors influencing MSIs, generally, and in the vastly growing area of graduate…

In recent years, research on international student mobility (ISM) has increased considerably. One recurring topic within this emerging interdisciplinary research field deals with the various social inequalities that exist in relation to accessing and participating in this form of mobility. However, while methodological and empirical aspects are…

This research report details a faculty learning community (FLC) developed by three faculty teaching in a graduate program in a mid-size southern university. The purpose of the research was to engage in the study of best practices for online graduate courses by engaging in collaborative discussions on common texts related to improving the teaching…

This study focuses on the retention rates of new teacher hires and focuses on an underexplored group--educators who exit the teaching profession and subsequently re-enter. Using longitudinal administrative data from Texas (2000-2023), this research compares characteristics of returning teachers and their likelihood of retention compared to new,…

In light of the increasingly complex international and regional educational landscape, enhancing student academic achievement has emerged as a critical, shared objective for nations, institutions, educators, and students alike. This volume presents an in-depth review of the current conditions, challenges, and dilemmas confronting students in their…

Challenge: Health equity is rarely included in traditional biomedical engineering curricula, leaving students unprepared to design inclusive healthcare solutions. Novel Initiative: To address this critical gap, we developed "Health Equity in Engineering Design," the first course at our institution for undergraduate biomedical engineering…

As demand for short-term international engagement experiences continues to grow, it is essential to support faculty in designing activities that are ethical, reciprocal, feasible, and academically rigorous. This article offers practical guidance for faculty to design, plan, facilitate, and reflect on short-term engagement activities…