Despite high rates of mental health concerns among youth, they are unlikely to receive mental health care, with mental health stigma acting as a barrier. The present study explores youth perceptions of the influences of stigma and what should be done to address it, drawing on a large (n = 705) mixed methods dataset of youth aged 14 to 24 from the…

The core purpose of integrating inquiry-based learning strategies into STEM activities is to create a challenging learning environment that stimulates students' active learning, thereby effectively enhancing their interest in learning, thinking skills, and practical application abilities. To achieve these goals, developing more technology-assisted…

The high prevalence of delay and non-completion among academic track students across OECD countries raises questions about academic tracks' effectiveness in successfully preparing students for higher education. Yet, empirical studies addressing academic track students' college readiness remain scarce. Therefore, this study investigates the…

Rural elementary special education teachers primarily working with students with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) may have less access to training in foundational reading content. We report results of a foundational reading knowledge assessment administered to a national sample of 220 U.S. special education teachers working in…

This study examines the impact of a femalized Architecture, Engineering, and Construction Kinesthetic Learning Model (fAEC-KLM) intervention on the AEC knowledge of African American middle school girls. Fourteen (14) middle school girls completed both pre- and post-surveys and tests that assessed their knowledge of AEC concepts, including roles…

The internet and social media as sources of learning have played a vital role in education. However, the use of the internet and social media-based materials for students learning about Islam in the school context has yet to be widely known. This study describes students' attempts to maximise internet and social media to enlighten their…

Purpose: This study aims to investigate how online teaching of faculty members is affected by technological readiness (TR) of using online teaching platforms. The study sheds light on how many faculty members were ready to use different online platforms during COVID-19 period. Design/methodology/approach: This study used TR measures to determine…

Recently, teacher educators have been required to possess strong academic credentials and intercultural competencies to teach successfully. The purpose of the present study is to investigate the extent to which teacher educators possess the skills of intercultural competence. Also, the study examines the factors that influence the intercultural…

Background: There is continual support for teacher educators to play a more significant role in equipping teachers with the skills necessary to undertake practitioner research (Ellis, N., and T. Loughland. 2016. "The Challenges of Practitioner Research: A Comparative Study of Singapore and NSW." "The Australian Journal of Teacher…

The study examines the efficient use of cutting-edge technology, mainly social networks, to raise environmental concerns in educational institutions because it recognises the critical role that environmental awareness and knowledge play in averting such disasters. The educational sector is essential for helping students become conscious of and…

Knowledge tracing (KT) aims to predict students' future performances based on their former exercises and additional information in educational settings. KT has received significant attention since it facilitates personalized experiences in educational situations. Simultaneously, the autoregressive (AR) modeling on the sequence of former exercises…

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of specialised personnel versus schoolteachers in delivering first aid teaching and trauma management to children aged 4-8 years in Greece. Methods: An experimental study with an educational intervention was conducted, involving three groups of children: a control group which…

Background: Concussion education is recommended to increase concussion knowledge, beliefs, and reporting intentions. The Concussion Awareness Training Tool for Youth (CATT-Youth) is a 40-minute e-Learning module developed for high school-aged youth. Aim: The aim of the study was to evaluate changes in concussion knowledge, beliefs, and reporting…

Short-term mega sporting events provide an opportunity for students to not only gain a memorable career experience but also enhance student skills and learning. However, very few (if any) researchers have explored students' confidence related to key skills before and after such an event. Thus, the purpose of this study was to assess the effect of…

Environmental issues such as global warming, ozone layer depletion, and biodiversity loss emphasize the urgent need for ecological conservation and awareness. Despite the accessibility of environmental education and media resources, gaps persist in translating this knowledge into sustainable attitudes and behaviors. This study investigated senior…