School science education needs to change its aims, content and pedagogies if it is to prepare students for the challenges of the Anthropocene. Climate change is the single biggest health threat facing people and other organisms. We argue for embedding EcoHealth as a curriculum aim within school science, as well as other subjects. Findings from a…

Reclaiming healthcare stories can be a uniquely empowering way to teach English language arts (ELA)--especially for students of color, who are disproportionately likely to have personal or family stories of medical trauma. This article presents a way to use culturally and historically responsive literacy to empower high school students to use…

Purpose: To determine college students' intentions to be Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccinated. Methods: The study was comprised of college students aged 18-45 years. A survey was developed based on the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB). The significance of the TPB constructs--attitude, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control--and an…

This study investigated the relationships between school resilience strength, cognitive flexibility, emotion regulation, and school engagement in high school students. A hypothetical model test was conducted for this purpose. This study was designed according to a predictive correlational model. Through convenience sampling, this study collected…

This study highlights how health insurance predicts the job performance of secondary school teachers in Cross River State, Nigeria. Using a descriptive survey design, data were collected from 190 public secondary school teachers and 72 principals, vice-principals across the three senatorial districts. Instruments employed were structured…

The development of a robust professional identity is a pivotal aspect of every healthcare professional's educational journey. Critical social perspectives are increasingly influencing the examination of professional identity formation within healthcare professions. While understanding how disabled students and practitioners integrate a disability…

This pilot study compared the effects of daily mindfulness meditation and Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) tapping on the emotional and behavioral regulation of 5-year-old children over a three-week period. Participants were divided into two groups, each receiving one of the interventions. Self-regulation, happiness, and life satisfaction were…

Background/purpose: This study explores the extent to which ChatGPT, an AI-powered large language model, can support school counseling services in addressing students' academic, social, and emotional needs, considering student AI literacy and adoption. It investigates ChatGPT's role in assisting counselors, delivering personalized guidance,…

Introduction: Tele-practice in speech-language pathology has existed for nearly a decade, but it emerged as a solution to overcome the challenges of access issues in delivering speech-language pathology services globally, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, it is essential to follow up on tele-practice services following a pandemic…

Background: Few studies have examined well-being among speech and language therapists (SLTs), and no study to date has examined quality of working life. Research is also needed to better understand how individual and organisational factors influence quality of working life and well-being of SLTs. Aims: The aims of this study were to characterise…

Background: Oral comprehension difficulties are prevalent amongst preschool children with language needs and are related to academic, social and emotional outcomes. Speech and language therapists (SLTs) frequently deliver comprehension intervention to preschool children, but the influences on their clinical decisions are unknown. Understanding…

Collaboration is key for success across multiple industries, including healthcare settings. In order to prepare students for contemporary and future healthcare landscapes, there is scope for higher education to embrace development of a range of capabilities for collaboration, including those that might be less visible and hard to measure. Using…

Developing collaborative educational spaces is vital for students to be active participants within their own learning; however, there is limited research on the impact of constraints and cultures in developing active partnerships with students in healthcare settings. This paper reports on selected findings from an overarching mixed-methods study…

Amidst the escalating demand for non-clinical workforce roles, this study explores the challenges and opportunities associated with non-clinical student placements. Findings from ten students, seven educators, seventeen placement hosts, and two professional bodies revealed significant challenges in organizing work placements, including limited…

Objective: College students experience elevated rates of alcohol and sexual risk behaviors, but underrepresentation of rural institutions precludes tailored intervention. This study characterizes prevalence and short-term alcohol-sex risk at a rural institution. Participants: Undergraduates at a rural northeastern university. Method: Online health…