This study aimed to assess the agreement in physical activity (PA) estimates from Garmin Vivofit Jr. 3 (VFJ 3) and Fitbit Ace 3 (Ace 3) with a research-grade accelerometer (wGT3X-BT) in children under free-living conditions. Twenty-five children (Girls: 56%, Age: 10.1 ± 2.5 years, BMI: 17.1 ± 2.4 kg/m2) performed daily activities for 7 consecutive…

This article reviews and responds to recent (re)turns to and reconceptualizations of contract grading in the teaching of writing. I reflect on my own experience using contract grading in a variety of pedagogical contexts, and how this experience complicates scholarship on contract grading (now rebranded as labor-based grading and engagement-based…

Purpose: Rooted in Black Language, the authors introduce the "culture flex" as a practice of engaging in social justice work. Social justice is necessary to carry out the vision of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association: effective communication as an accessible, achievable human right for all. The purpose of this tutorial is to…

Validity is a key element of many forms of research--particularly surveys, which are often used in health professions education research. A survey must accurately measure what it is intended to measure to be considered valid. This is becoming increasingly difficult in the age of artificial intelligence (AI), where "bots" (short for…

Appreciative inquiry has become increasingly popular as a method for facilitating organisational or systemic change through focusing on the positive aspects and 'life giving properties of a system' as opposed to traditional 'deficit-based' approaches. However, there has been criticism that this process could invalidate negative experiences of…

Objective: Examine differences over time in use of complementary health approaches (CHA) and dietary supplements among college students. Participants: Two samples of undergraduate students (Sample 1, N = 370; Sample 2, N = 482) from a midsized Midwestern university. Method: Using stratified random sampling, at two time points (spring 2008, spring…

Within educational research, qualitative data offers unique opportunities to contextualize findings that arise from large-scale quantitative data collection processes. Still, to date, most educational research is based on researchers' determination of what is important, not the participants'. Participatory Rank Methodology (PRM) is a…

Social entrepreneurial skills are becoming increasingly valuable for art therapists. A mixed-methods survey was administered to practicing art therapists with a master's degree or equivalent. The purpose was to better understand their experiences with entrepreneurial and leadership skills. Qualitative data was analyzed for themes using grounded…

Perhaps no corner of the college campus better illustrates the innovations that the modern delivery of student services has experienced than does the university police department, where, according to Katherine Knott (2022) in "Inside Higher Ed," the growing trend toward a co-responder model--pairing mental health professionals with…

Creativity is increasingly recognized not only as a cognitive asset but also as a contributor to emotional and psychological well-being. This paper explores the relationship between creativity and well-being across everyday, artistic, and educational contexts, highlighting how creative engagement supports resilience, stress reduction, and personal…

Work-integrated learning (WIL) offers students a work based learning experience, assisting them to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and professional practice. The researchers in this study were interested in researching and directly assessing WIL on their various therapeutic training programs. The research explored multiple…

Counselor educators, counselors-in-training, and LGBTQ+ community members engaged in a community-based qualitative inquiry exploring LGBTQ+ affirmative care education. Findings revealed counselor educators' components and delivery of content, developmental implications for applying LGBTQ+ affirmative care, and gaps between education and LGBTQ+…

Objective: This study was conducted to determine the factors that motivate emergency physicians (assistant, associate, and consultant) to teach to residents in the adult and pediatric emergency departments. Methods: The research was conducted in both the adult and pediatric emergency departments at tertiary hospital. Overall 52 physicians,…

A trigger warning (TW) is a statement designed to caution individuals about upcoming content that could evoke distressing emotions. The majority of students promote the use of TWs and believe them to be helpful and their use is becoming more commonplace amongst instructors (noting that instructors also sometimes avoid teaching or discussing…

School nurses and pediatric nurses play vital roles in providing healthcare for children and adolescents in educational and healthcare settings. School nurses operate within educational institutions, serving as caregivers and facilitating communication between the school, families, and the healthcare system. These professionals closely collaborate…