Decades of research confirms that human activity is steadily polluting the Earth, disrupting Earth's climate, degrading ecosystems, reducing biodiversity, and generally eroding Earth's ability to support life, including human life. Simultaneously, social science research reveals serious and growing problems with the social fabric of modern…

This study examines how South Korean teachers perceive cultural diversity and develop multicultural curricula using the concept of the cultural imaginary from Chen's "Asia as Method"; (2010). A year-long collaborative action research project (March 2022-February 2023) that aimed in part to enhance the multicultural education practices of…

Interdisciplinary personnel preparation programs are crucial in shaping the next generation of service providers in early intervention/early childhood special education (EI/ECSE), special education, school psychology and counseling, and other related service fields. This article examines three distinct interdisciplinary personnel preparation…

Objective: Despite a growing emphasis on holistic student wellness in higher education, sexual well-being often remains neglected as part of wellness. We conducted a website content review to assess the broad utilization of wellness models and the specific integration of sexual well-being into wellness programs. Methods and results: Targeting 51…

This paper discusses the integration that needs to be made in the United Nations (UN) and African Union (AU) agendas for the promotion of effective quality education. This work seeks to prove that close cooperation between the organizations can result in sustainable development and social equity with the help of education. The manuscript uses the…

Early critical thinking and sustainability awareness development is crucial for equipping future generations to handle global issues in an increasingly complicated and interconnected society. This study examined how 9-year-old primary school students applied their knowledge through a collaborative Mystery assignment, demonstrating a Thinking Skill…

This study explores how (non)accreditation, lacking program-level accreditation while surrounded by programs that do have accreditation, influences curriculum development processes for graduate professional programs. Situated within a specific professional discipline, Higher Education and Student Affairs (HESA), this article utilizes…

In an era of rapid technological advancement, educational models must evolve to meet the ever-changing needs of students. Primary school students, being digital natives, require innovative learning approaches that integrate technology and promote essential skills, such as critical thinking. This study aimed to develop a Ubiquitous Project-based…

Undergraduate students majoring in child and family development (CHFD) at a southeastern public doctoral/research university were required to complete 14 hours of service learning in a local after school program as part of the course requirements in a class titled "Youth Development." The course is a required course for majors and…

Campus administrators and faculty members conceptualized, planned, designed, implemented, and evaluated TANDEM (Thoughtful Advice. Nurtured Diversity. Engaged Mentorship.), a mentorship program designed to attract, support, and retain faculty. This article includes the stages of developing TANDEM and primarily focuses on how the program responded…

Background: Becoming a PE teacher is a multifaceted process that involves many complexities and contextual specificities. Entering their physical education teacher education (PETE) programme, student teachers are in a vulnerable position as they are uncertain of their professional subjectivities. During their PETE programme, students 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 paper suggested that one way that ongoing issues of equity and justice in outdoor adventure education (OAE) is prioritized is through the critical renovation of sense of place (SOP) curriculum. The researcher shared findings from a qualitative study that considered participant experiences as a way to understand how SOP in the outdoors can…

Despite being the largest resource available to most campuses, students are seldom involved as active participants in institutional change efforts. Previous work suggests that peers are the number one resource for students, providing support and information regarding academic courses, as well as advice, help, and emotional support. This supportive…

This paper examined the perceptions of 12 in-service dual language bilingual education (DLBE) teachers who completed a National Professional Development Grant-funded, university-based online DLBE certification to explore the development of DLBE teachers' critical consciousness. The boom of DLBE programs has elevated concerns for the effective…