Phenomenology, as both a philosophy and a research method, is utilized to comprehend and interpret lived experiences. Researchers frequently employ phenomenological methodologies to discern the essence, or core meaning, of shared experiences associated with specific phenomena. This case study delineates the advantages and challenges of using this…

This case study examines how to achieve trustworthiness and authenticity in qualitative research, specifically using interpretative phenomenological design. Focused on a doctoral study involving six teacher educators in Ethiopia, it outlines key strategies for maintaining credibility, including triangulating data sources, conducting member checks,…

Background/purpose. This study aimed to examine the mindfulness and psychological hardiness levels among university students and investigate the relationship between mindfulness and psychological hardiness. Materials/Methods. In light of the research objectives, a sample of 1,050 male and female students studying at the College of Basic Education,…

This study examined the professional identity development of counselors-in-training (CITs), considering the influence of personal and program factors. The data were collected from 198 master's-level CITs enrolled in CACREP-accredited programs. Results of hierarchical multiple regression analyses indicated that CITs' personal traits, such as gender…

Background/purpose: The study aimed to identify the use of smartphones in the educational process among university students, focusing on their advantages, impact, and associated challenges. Materials/methods: The descriptive approach was employed in this study. The study instrument consisted of 25 items distributed over three main domains (the…

Background/purpose: Indonesian for Foreign Speakers (BIPA) strategically strengthens Indonesian insight and knowledge for international students. This research aims to describe the strategy and results of the Indonesian cultural immersion implemented in BIPA learning to improve speaking skills. Project-based learning and cultural integration…

Flipped classrooms (FCs) in K-12 schools are growing in popularity. However, previous studies have reported inconsistent findings on the effects of FCs, and the conditions under which FCs are effective remain unclear. This three-level meta-analysis synthesized the effects of FCs versus traditional classrooms (TCs) on various learning domains among…

Background/purpose. The Dark Triad traits--narcissism, Machiavellianism, and psychopathy--are linked to unethical and aggressive behaviors, which may contribute to cyberbullying. This study sought to explore the relationship between cyberbullying and the dark triad among university students. It also aimed to identify the differences in the degrees…

Background/purpose: Computational Thinking is a fundamental problem-solving skill. As its importance has been recognized by the scientific community, it has been incorporated into the curricula of several countries to foster its development from the earliest years of schooling. Therefore, it is essential to design training programs that equip…

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) and the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) are exploring the potential of innovative media formats for supporting young children's learning as part of their Ready To Learn Initiative, which focuses on the development and distribution of high-quality media resources to support school readiness and early…

This report contains the appendices for the report "'How Are the Children?' A Study of the Effectiveness of a Social-Emotional Learning Curriculum for High School Students: A Report of a Randomized Experiment Conducted in the Rock Island Milan School District." The report presents findings from a one-year teacher-level randomized control…

This study evaluates the first year of implementation of How Are the Children (HATC), a project-based social-emotional learning (SEL) curriculum designed to enhance high school student's social-emotional (SE) development. Through documentary filmmaking and lessons based on SE competencies, HATC aims to provide SEL support that amplifies authentic…

This study explores the potential of jazz as a pedagogical tool to enhance key learning skills in music education, including creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, and improvisation. By aligning with contemporary educational theories such as experiential learning and social constructivism, jazz offers a dynamic framework for fostering…

First-Year Experience (FYE) courses are found in colleges across the United States to support students' transition to college (McBride et al., 2021, "Journal of the First-Year Experience & Students in Transition" 33:99-119, Young & Keup, 2016, "New Directions for Community Colleges" 2016:57-69). This study explored how…

This paper explores the critical role that safe spaces, or 'Pride Groups', can play in developing ontological security and allyship within schools. Drawing on data collected from eight UK secondary schools and one college, the research evaluates the impact of these groups, using an innovative theoretical framework combining Meyer's minority stress…