In traditional schooling, language and literacy development are often prioritized at the expense of early engagement with science, social studies, and the arts. Content rich, inquiry-based learning is typically delayed--especially in the early years. "Maker Pedagogy: A Paradigm for Teaching, Learning, and Leading in the Modern School"…

Despite the critical role that reading for pleasure (RfP) plays in primary education, there remains a limited understanding of how teachers perceive and implement these practices within their classrooms. Recent data indicate a continuing decline in both young people's desire to read and the enjoyment experienced when reading. While research…

This research was a qualitative transcendental phenomenological exploration of astronomy identity formation among astronomy majors and physics majors engaged in astronomy research. Participants (N=1?0), all of whom identified with traditionally marginalized groups in astronomy, were recruited from two large universities in New York state at…

This study investigates the impact of positive psychology factors on English as a foreign language (EFL) learners' second language (L2) speaking proficiency. Specifically, it examines the predictive roles of foreign language speaking enjoyment, the ideal L2 speaking self, and L2 speaking grit on L2 speaking proficiency. Data were collected from…

This mixed-methods study examined factors that influence student engagement in online learning environments at public universities in Turkiye setting. Quantitative data were collected from 429 undergraduate students enrolled in distance learning programs and MOOCs at these universities, while 385 of the participants also provided qualitative data.…

Preschool teachers in Taiwan face pedagogical and emotional challenges that shape their job satisfaction, commitment, and social identity. Understanding their views on professional development and organizational commitment in early childhood education is critical. This study aims to examine the relationship between caring climate and career…

The U.S. must find ways to engage all of its population in advancing scientific and technological work. This must include efforts to admit and educate a more diverse array of students in terms of pre-college opportunity and preparation, as well as provide supportive environments and experiences to help these students succeed. For these efforts to…

Exposure to heroes and villains via media may influence individuals' behavioural characteristics, but little is known about its effects on the developmental process. Especially, it is unclear whether preferences for heroes or villains are associated with behavioural characteristics in preschoolers, when exposure to TV rapidly increases. We…

Attracting and retaining a stable supply of effective teachers is critical to the provision of schooling that meets international commitments to equity, excellence, and inclusion. Initiatives targeting school staff are predicated on the accessibility of schools for the workforce. To this point, the empirical impact of housing and transportation…

Willingness to communicate in a foreign and second language (L2 WTC) has gradually become a recurrent theme in the SLA. With the advent of an emotional or affective turn brought by the positive psychology movement in applied linguistics, the significant role of positive emotions such as Foreign Language Enjoyment (FLE) in L2 WTC has been…

Teacher shortage is a significant issue that school administrators and policy makers are facing today. In order to better retain teachers, school leadership needs to understand why teachers leave teaching before they are eligible for retirement. This multi-case study delved into the experiences of mathematics teachers who left teaching in the…

Over twenty years after González (1999) asked anthropologists of education "What will we do when culture does not exist anymore?" the author reflects on the stubborn persistence of culture in his life and his students' lives. Although anthropologists have productively deconstructed the culture concept, this paper argues that the field…

The early childhood education (ECE) workforce supports child development and family stability but faces significant challenges in recruitment and retention. Wilder Research, in collaboration with the Wilder Foundation's Child Development Center, conducted a study to better understand ECE workforce conditions in Minnesota, focusing on the Twin…

Serving over 1.1 million students in more than 1,800 public schools, the New York City Department of Education is the largest school district in the nation. When individuals graduate from college with a bachelor's degree in teacher education the New York City Department of Education assign a school-based mentor for one year. The case study…

Academic advising support services play a significant role in a student's college experience from enrollment to graduation. The various services they offer can be instrumental in student persistence and graduation rates. However, the graduation rates of African American students continue to lag behind other ethnicities at a local university in…