This mixed-methods study sought to determine the effectiveness of assessment hubs in re-integrating children at risk of school exclusion into mainstream school. First, the assessment hubs provided attendance and exclusion data for 39 children who attended the hubs (KS2, n = 11 and KS3, n = 28) between January 2020 and January 2022. Second, 23…

The transition from elementary to middle school is associated with increases in anxiety and related impairment, yet few evidence-based interventions exist to support students with impairing anxiety during this transition. This study describes the feasibility of a novel intervention, delivered by school mental health professionals (SMHPs), for…

Since schools are an ideal setting for students to receive mental health services, Mental Health Action Plans (MHAPs) were developed to define and detail the ways in which student mental health needs can be addressed at school. Similar to Individualized Education Plans and 504 plans, MHAPs are individualized plans, grounded in person-centered care…

Construction ergonomics is crucial for developing strategies to prevent workplace injuries and enhance worker well-being. However, this critical topic is often overlooked or inadequately addressed in civil engineering education programs. To bridge this knowledge gap, a mobile application (app) was developed to facilitate learning about…

Self-advocacy is an essential skill for effective and successful integration into the wider social environment and is important for psychological and physiological well-being. The Performative Drama Model Ars Vitae was trialled to improve students' assertiveness and performance in real life. A 12-year-old boy with learning disabilities and…

This study presents the technical design, implementation, and evaluation of an AI-powered debate bot integrated into a Globally Networked Learning (GNL) course, which connected 97 undergraduate students from Germany and the United States. Unlike traditional AI applications in education that focus on content generation or information retrieval, our…

A comprehensive understanding of why feedback benefits some students and not others is still lacking. We performed latent profile analysis of students' receptivity to instructional feedback (RIF) in a sample of 1800 secondary school students from Germany (age: M = 16.37, SD = 1.47). We described RIF profiles, predicted profile membership using…

The state of Maryland has recognized the potential for registered apprenticeships both to provide a path to better-paying careers that do not require college degrees and to help employers meet their needs for employees with specialized skills. This report explores opportunities for and challenges to expanding apprenticeship in Maryland and…

Background/purpose. The lack of culturally contextualised teaching materials in history education has led to limited understanding of local traditions among senior high school students. This study aimed to develop interactive history teaching materials based on Kenduri Sko, a significant cultural practice in Kerinci, to enhance students' cultural…

Children who engage in aggressive behaviors are at heightened risk of being involved in the justice system, committing serious offenses, and becoming chronic offenders. The Stop Now And Plan (SNAP) program was designed as an early intervention to address several mechanisms underlying the development of conduct problems, including emotion…

This chapter focuses on quality assurance in regional universities in Vietnam, including the University of Danang, Hue University and Thai Nguyen University. Through this chapter, readers will have an overview of the quality assurance systems within the regional universities, including the organizational structures of the quality assurance system,…

This research assesses how interdisciplinary pedagogical interventions can prepare students to tackle complex problems, such as the refugee and migrant crisis. The co-authors created a six-week interdisciplinary module, introducing students to refugee and migrant rights, experiences, and challenges from two disciplinary pedagogical and substantive…

Herein, we explore the impact of using a flipped classroom approach on the achievement of learning outcomes in the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) inorganic nomenclature in fundamental chemistry courses at the university level. In addition, the study sought to evaluate student attitude, motivation, and engagement when…

The Humanities to Career initiative is grounded in the belief that the study of the humanities/liberal arts (HLA) can be an asset in preparation for technical and professional careers. Lorain County Community College, in Elyria, Ohio; Bunker Hill Community College, in Boston; and Northern Virginia Community College, located outside of Washington,…

Out-of-School Time (OST) programs play a crucial role in child and youth development, serving as a bridge between school, home, and the community. They offer structured environments where young people can engage in meaningful activities, build relationships, and develop essential life skills. OST programs foster personal growth, academic support,…