Course-based undergraduate research experiences (CUREs) are important for providing undergraduates with authentic research experiences. At Xavier University of Louisiana, a Genetics Laboratory CURE course was developed and implemented. The goals of developing this Genetics CURE laboratory course were: (1) to provide a large number of students the…

This mixed-methods small-scale study focused on the nature of the vocabulary in classroom talk in two Year 13 religious education (RE) classes at a New Zealand Catholic school. The main aim was to inform support for English for speakers of other languages (ESOL) students who struggle with the linguistic demands of RE classes, although the article…

This study conducted a meta-analytic case study of NAEP Trial Urban Data Assessment (TUDA) data, exploring science achievement trends among Black girls in urban versus larger city school districts (N = 26,298). Results revealed statistically significant but practically small differences in achievement (g = -0.07), underscoring structural…

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic prompted a sudden shift to online learning globally, exposing significant challenges, particularly in countries like Pakistan. Dental education faced unique obstacles due to inadequate internet connectivity, limited access to technology, and unfamiliarity with digital resources. Objective: This study aimed to…

In this paper, we reflect upon and (re)analyze a self-study of teacher education practices (SSTEP) inquiry that was focused on deconstructing the circumstances of loss and anxiety we experienced during the pandemic years and onward as we conducted our online teacher education classes. In seeking to repair, restore, and heal, we engaged with…

This study provides strong evidence that both the rigor and the quantity of high school coursework in mathematics, science, and English and language arts have a significant influence on ACT ELA and STEM Benchmark attainment. Students who take advanced coursework, complete more years of subject-specific courses, and maintain higher GPAs are more…

In recent years, the teaching of controversial issues in English language education has gained significant empirical attention. To date, this body of research has not been reviewed. This integrative review analyses and synthesises the main findings of 29 empirical studies on English language teachers' beliefs, experiences, and approaches related…

Due to the isolation of asynchronous learning, online university students face challenges that can impact performance, increase anxiety, and lead to dropout. This study explores the use of communication apps, such as WhatsApp, Nectir, and GroupMe, to enhance engagement, peer socialization, and learning in graduate-level online courses across New…

A newspaper article about the availability of guns in Chicago, presented at a mathematics education conference in that city in 1998, is linked to a tragic shooting near that city in 2022. The article was used in Australia for many years in research with teachers and students to assess statistical literacy in relation to sampling, until ethics…

Recent reforms in developmental education represent a transformative step towards advancing the goals of the California Community Colleges system. Guided by Vision 2030, these reforms are designed to promote equity in success, access, and support for students in transfer-level English and mathematics courses, ensuring that all students have the…

This study investigates the implicit reading beliefs (RBs) of a cohort of diverse English-as-a foreign language (EFL) undergraduate university students and their responses to a narrative text. Sixty-two (n = 62) students enrolled in an introductory reading education course participated in the study. The participants completed a demographic…

This is the technical appendix for the report "Gaining Momentum: Refining Corequisite Learning Support to Boost Student Success in the First Year and Beyond" which seeks to develop a body of actionable information about how to refine learning support, close equity gaps, and promote strong momentum toward success for community college…

In this essay, we reflect on our experience teaching divisive issues to undergraduates in a required business ethics class. We want to share lessons learned, and what worked and what did not, in hopes that it will help other instructors who are tackling these topics. In particular, we share a list of "guiding principles" we developed…

This essay advocates the use of "unresolved" speech assignments in introductory public speaking instruction. Unresolved speeches work to decenter persuasion in the speech class by asking students to critically explore the landscape of arguments surrounding controversial topics and issue questions without making the turn to opinion giving…

On a revise-and-resubmit assignment in a large introductory History course, students were provided with feedback that was phrased either as questions, statements, or imperatives. This study examines which form was most likely to lead to improvement in the students' writing. Generalized estimating equations (GEE) were used to analyze a data set…