Evidence-based interventions such as the Self-Determined Learning Model of Instruction (SDLMI) promote abilities, skills, and attitudes associated with self-determination for secondary students with and without disabilities. Exploring factors that impact fidelity of implementation and lead to enhanced student outcomes will inform a greater…

Studies highlight online education's effectiveness; however, few examine theoretical frameworks for guiding pedagogy in online MSW programs. Patriarchal systems create policy and program inequities in higher education, hindering student achievement. Confronting these inequities is essential in designing successful online MSW programs. This…

This study explored character connection journaling as a cultural immersion exercise in a multicultural counselling course at a Midwestern university in the United States. Qualitative data were collected from students' (N = 21) journal entries. The findings suggest that counsellors-in-training students value character connection journaling in a…

This paper presents a study that examines the effect of a graduate course titled "Selected topics in interpersonal communication skills" on the students' interpersonal communication skills as part of their 21st century skills. Subject to the COVID-19 constraints, the course was taught online in the winter semester of 2021 to 46 students,…

From immersive simulations to interactive tutorials, Virtual Reality (VR) is transforming the way we learn and practise new skills. Especially for social skills training, a growing number of simulations have been designed in which trainees learn to master difficult communicative situations. One of the factors to which the effectiveness of VR as a…

This study explores the experiences of leaders who have led organisations and teams through an extended period of crisis management whilst completing a UK work-based master's programme. This paper examines contemporary approaches to work-based learning and explores the effect of organisational and workforce demands in a volatile era of global…

In this article, the authors share how they facilitated remote work-study options during COVID-19 as a united university community following anti-oppressive practice (AOP). Work-study is a Title IV campus-based program that had been somewhat static since its inception in 1964 but now has been challenged to reignite its role in addressing social…

It is well researched, yet under-acknowledged in policy and practice, that prison alone is unsuccessful in reducing criminality. Though in the USA recidivism is high, recidivism is both a common and limited measure, rarely capturing individual nuances. This paper presents key findings from an ethnographically-informed exploration of a…

This dissertation research delved into the advantages of intergenerational mentoring within the workplace, specifically emphasizing its impact on leadership development and career advancement in the context of a multigenerational workforce. As organizations face the challenges presented by demographic changes, effective leadership strategies…

This study aims to understand better how undergraduate students become civically engaged graduates. Three Pennsylvania-based institutions were identified to be the focus of this research. These institutions each have less than 5,000 undergraduate students, are part of a small city with under 100,000 residents, and have a civic-engagement component…

Access to inclusive school settings is associated with many benefits for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the areas of academics (Agran et al., 2020; Kurth & Mastergeorge, 2010), social skills (Kleinert et al., 2015; Lyons et al., 2011; Schwab et al., 2015), and communication skills (Ballard & Dymond, 2017;…

LGBTQ+ students exist on college campuses in greater numbers than ever before. Campus culture directly impacts how LGBTQ+ students experience college and contributes to their overall sense of belonging. Campus culture in turn is shaped by students' access to resources and the effectiveness of those resources. Students' experiences, for better or…

The future of the workforce requires post-secondary education and the ability to effectively use technology. Technology has become an integral part of education, business, and daily life. Yet, there remains a digital divide for many individuals. Increasingly, community colleges are using technology in the classroom and as part of the processes…

The number of Black males serving in the principal position drastically declined following the ruling of Brown v. Board of Education in 1954, which led to the desegregation of public schools. This unexpected outcome of Brown v. Board of Education caused Black educators to lose their jobs after being deemed unqualified to serve as teachers and…

When crisis strikes in a society, continuing education is imperative. The COVID-19 pandemic forced schools around the world to suddenly switch to emergency remote teaching, but many school districts and educators were unprepared for this transition. This qualitative, single instrument case study was guided by the following research questions: 1)…