Students as partners (SaP) has emerged as a way to innovate curriculum development and create more inclusive learning experiences for students in postsecondary settings. Popular models of SaP are time intensive, involving student and instructor dyads that meet frequently. Less is known about short-term consultant models of SaP and the impact on…

Play-based teaching and learning approaches are recognised as enabling teachers to interact with children and support learning in a relaxed environment to promote children's holistic development. Recent studies increasingly emphasise that teachers' engagement can promote children's opportunities to learn through play. This article presents results…

Subjective social status in school (or school social status) refers to youths' perception of their position relative to peers in school. School social status has been associated with various socio-emotional outcomes in adolescents, such as internalizing symptoms (e.g., social anxiety and depression). Another closely related construct that…

This study examines the impact of a professional learning (PL) project on secondary mathematics teachers' professional growth in their knowledge, beliefs, and instructional practices. Initially attributing teaching challenges to external constraints, some teachers gradually recognised the need for pedagogical development through reflection and…

Background: Parental involvement is integral to the success of early childhood development (ECD) programmes. The onset of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and the adoption of remote learning reshaped parental roles, values, and expectations in ECD. Parents assumed greater responsibility for their children's learning and development,…

This article challenges the paternalistic mindset often embedded in international development discourse, arguing that developing countries require respectful support rather than saving. Drawing on the author's personal experiences in Eswatini and other contexts, alongside scholarly insights, it explores the complex realities faced by local…

Objective: This study investigated the impact of an online postural education programme on primary school teachers' knowledge regarding back care and low back pain (LBP) prevention. Design: This investigation was nested within a randomised controlled trial. Setting: A total of 61 teachers participated, divided into an experimental group (n = 32)…

Religion and spirituality (RS) are distinct, often overlapping constructs that are deeply meaningful to many people in the United States. In this conceptual review, the importance of RS in school psychology is highlighted based on the Culturally Responsible Dual Factor Model of mental health, which emphasizes well-being along with symptom…

How might invoking queer joy praxis address antiqueer, Islamophobic, and settler colonial carceral logics in sexuality education classrooms? In this paper, we delve into the rise of queerphobic and transphobic policies and rhetoric, alongside growing homonationalist and Islamophobic discourses in New Brunswick, Canada. Using data emerging from…

Understanding childhood socialization across multiple world cultures is important for developing comprehensive and generalizable theories of developmental psychology. Studies suggest that Latin American children show markedly high levels of prosocial behavior. In this article, we theorize that this hyper-prosociality is supported by a particular…

This study is a systematic review of Technological Pedagogical and Content Knowledge (TPACK) studies concerning primary mathematics education published between 2005 and 2022. The aim of the systematic review was to identify the common features of previous TPACK research on primary mathematics education and identify the research gaps based on their…

Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) is an important skill for healthcare professionals. However, adding POCUS training to medical education can be difficult because ultrasound simulators can be expensive. This study assessed whether an interactive, PowerPoint-based computer tool could be a valid alternative to an entry-level ultrasound simulator for…

Author and educator Sarah Kesty offers educators practical tools to teach executive function skills--such as planning, time management, and organization--through classroom strategies, structured lessons, and academic coaching. By integrating these skills into daily routines, teachers can reduce classroom frustration while empowering students to…

Teen Science Cafés are Out-of-School Time (OST) programs led by teens--for teens--underway at 84 sites in 34 states. Supported by a national network, a new teen leadership opportunity offered youth-focused training and collaborative opportunities to a cohort of 50 teens from 13 Café sites with the goal of sustaining and expanding the impact of…

Increasing rates of teacher attrition have exacerbated the shortage of teachers in regions of the United States. In response, some scholars have proposed initiatives that promote the professionalization of teaching, hoping to attract and retain new teachers through greater classroom autonomy and stronger professional development. Others have…