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Mulkerrins, M. J.; Gottstein, M.; Gorman, M.; Russell, T.; Ryan, M.; Lynch, M. B. – Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension, 2023
Purpose: To examine the influence of monitor farm programmes on practice change using the Irish BETTER farm sheep programme as a case study. Methodology: A mixed methods approach combining 16 semi-structured and 69 structured interviews with benchmarking data analysis. Findings: Provision of intensive, tailored advice helped support practice…
Descriptors: Animal Husbandry, Agricultural Occupations, Animals, Productivity
Benazir Meera; Beth Fields; Sean Healy; Luis Columna – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2024
The purpose of this systematic review was to synthesize the research literature on equine-assisted services for motor outcomes of autistic children. Eligible articles published between June 2012 and June 2023 were identified through electronic database searches, including PubMed, PsycINFO, CINAHL, and Web of Science. The Preferred Reporting Items…
Descriptors: Animals, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Psychomotor Skills, Children
Juan Vives-Vilarroig; Paola Ruiz-Bernardo; Andrés García-Gómez – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2025
The aim of this research was to study the effect of a horseback-riding programme on postural control in a group of autistic children (ASD). Nine children aged 9 to 12 years participated in this study through a multiple baseline across subjects design. The whole programme took place over nine months. Participants followed a previously developed…
Descriptors: Recreational Activities, Animals, Physical Activities, Human Posture
Beth Beason-Abmayr; David R. Caprette – Advances in Physiology Education, 2025
We present an alternative to the traditional classroom lecture on the topics of metabolic scaling, allometric relationships between metabolic rate (MR) and body size, and reasons for rejecting Rubner's surface "law," concepts that students have described as challenging, counterintuitive, and/or mathematical. In groups, students work with…
Descriptors: Metabolism, Body Composition, Animals, Active Learning
Jalongo, Mary Renck; Permenter, Faithe A.; Conrad, Kristina – Early Childhood Education Journal, 2023
A facility dog in a school is a comparatively recent category of working dog. These dogs typically are trained at the assistance, or service dog, level and are thoroughly prepared for their role. The school facility dog accompanies an owner/handler, who is a professional employee of the school, to work on a regular basis. Research on human-canine…
Descriptors: Animals, Interaction, Young Children, Program Effectiveness
Felina Dinçer; Cathrin Schmidt; Silke Schworm – Journal of Further and Higher Education, 2024
Students in higher education face a multitude of life changes and challenges. In order to promote their mental health, the use of canine-assisted interventions (CAI) has gained increasing attention, yet one area that remains insufficiently studied is the influencing characteristics that may lead to the positive effects of CAIs. This study is a…
Descriptors: College Students, Mental Health, Intervention, Animals
Hasan Tarik Atmaca – Discover Education, 2024
Necropsy, the examination of animal carcasses to determine the cause of death, is an essential skill for many professionals. Traditional training methods, however, are costly and time-consuming. The article suggests that Web-based Augmented Reality (WebAR) can offer an immersive and cost-effective training experience for laboratory animal…
Descriptors: Laboratory Procedures, Animals, Death, Web Based Instruction
Melanie L. Sartore-Baldwin; Bhibha M. Das – Journal of American College Health, 2024
Objective: To investigate the physical activity levels of students enrolled in a standard fitness walking class versus a service-learning dog walking class. Participants: College students (N = 65) from a university in the Southeastern United States (71% female; 85% White; 72% seniors). Methods: Students wore NL-1000 pedometers twice a week for 50…
Descriptors: Physical Activity Level, College Students, Physical Fitness, Service Learning
Brandye D. Nobiling; Sherry A. Maykrantz; Tara A. Downes; Joshua P. Nobiling – Current Issues in Middle Level Education, 2025
The presence of therapy dogs in schools has increased due to the growing body of research showing positive effects of assisted-animal interaction. But there is little published research on how an innovation such as a therapy dog connects to best practices in middle level education. The goal of the research was to use the Diffusion of Innovation…
Descriptors: Middle School Students, Educational Environment, School Personnel, Program Effectiveness
Gamze Mukba – International Journal of Contemporary Educational Research, 2023
Children's experiences of animal fears can be caused by direct conditioning, experiencing negative events, or modeling others' fears or situations. The fear of an animal that develops in a child as a result of various experiences may turn into an animal phobia over time. This study aims to examine the effectiveness of EMDR interventions for two…
Descriptors: Psychological Patterns, Animals, Fear, Intervention
Corinne Syrnyk; Erin Williams; Alisa McArthur – Journal of Further and Higher Education, 2024
Burnout, often linked to increased stress, can impact student mental health, academic success, and overall well-being. To investigate animal-assisted interventions' (specifically a canine-assisted intervention; CAI) impact on student stress and burnout, a free CAI event was held on campus prior to final exams (n = 41). Self-selecting participants…
Descriptors: Burnout, Stress Variables, Undergraduate Students, Intervention
Kubiatko, Milan; Balatova, Kristyna; Magova, Martina – European Journal of Science and Mathematics Education, 2023
The goal of the research was to find out the effect of using living animal in teaching on remembering and understanding acquired knowledge in students with special educational needs (SEN). In our experiment, students with SEN (n=24) were compared with students without SEN (n=56). The design of the research was experimental. The research tool…
Descriptors: Students with Disabilities, Knowledge Level, Animals, Program Effectiveness
Sissons, Jon H.; Blakemore, Elise; Shafi, Hannah; Skotny, Naomi; Lloyd, Donna M. – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2022
The aim of this systematic review was to evaluate the effect of animal-assisted interventions on social functioning in children with autism spectrum disorder, based on evidence from randomized control trials. Included studies were articles published in English, with school aged children from 4 to 18 years with autism spectrum disorder. Databases…
Descriptors: Animals, Intervention, Interpersonal Competence, Children
Chinedu Obi; Timothy Manyise; Eric Brako Dompreh; Khondker Murshed-e-Jahan; Cristiano M. Rossignoli – Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension, 2025
Purpose: This study delves into the effectiveness of local service providers (LSP) in improving production outcomes of small-scale aquaculture farmers in Bangladesh. Design/methodology/approach: To gauge the effectiveness of LSPs, the research employs a performance-based assessment approach, focusing on 1653 fish farming households distributed…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Extension Education, Community Services, Community Education
Spooner, Sarah Louise; Jensen, Eric Allen; Tracey, Louise; Marshall, Andrew Robert – International Journal of Science Education, Part B: Communication and Public Engagement, 2021
Live animal shows, which combine animal facts with trained behaviours, are commonly used to engage zoo visitors globally. However, such shows have been criticised for portraying a potentially unhelpful image of 'performing animals' and have raised issues of animal welfare ethics. Little is known about the educational effectiveness of these shows.…
Descriptors: Program Evaluation, Program Effectiveness, Animals, Recreational Facilities