This study identified the most common teacher practices among Christian school teachers that relate to intentionally building rapport with students. One cannot deny that education is an interconnected multifaceted experience. Relationships in school matter. Yet, relationships cannot be established, maintained, or restored without teacher to…

The purpose of this descriptive case study was to understand how middle grades general education teachers in a suburban school district in the southeast region of the United States described their attitudes towards including SWD in their classrooms, given that it was unknown how middle school content area teachers in language arts, math, science,…

According to the study, teachers' beliefs significantly shape the instructional practices they choose to employ in the classroom. The study's overarching goal was to ascertain whether children's emergent literacy development (ages 3 and 4) is positively influenced by their early childhood teachers' social-emotional instruction, reading pedagogy,…

Social-emotional learning (SEL) involves developing self-awareness, self-control, and interpersonal skills crucial for success in school, work, and life. This study aimed to explore middle school teachers' perceptions of SEL implementation, the support needed, and the strategies used. It also examined the relationship between these perceptions and…

Students with special needs are being educated alongside their general education peers at a growing rate. With this increase and the movement towards inclusive classrooms, teacher perceptions are critical to analyze to ensure that they are equipped with the knowledge and skills that are needed to instruct students with and without disabilities.…

A significant gap exists in the body of literature concerning university military leadership programs concerning cultural identity and ethnocentrism. U.S. military leaders serve in all levels of government and corporate alike, and these leaders conduct warfare, most of which is non-lethal stability operations abroad. Military veterans serve in…

Trauma-informed teaching begins with the understanding of how trauma can impact learning and behavior. The need for trauma-informed teaching practices has increased, particularly with the uncertainties of the ongoing COVID pandemic. Even with the mandate of social-emotional curriculums in schools, trauma-informed teaching practices are not…

Research examining the achievement gap continues to drive the need towards diversity training for the classroom. This study investigated diversity training and the relationship that exists between teacher cultural competence, student achievement, and student behavior. The researcher surveyed 24 teachers, counselors, and administrators from…

Social emotional learning (SEL) emphasizes various abilities and skills (i.e., self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making) purportedly intended to facilitate students' social relationships and manage their emotions, helping them to be successful in school, future careers, and life…

The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationships between parenting practices, social engagement, academic competency, and high school dropout. The study revealed students whose parents practiced Reactive Communication along with students that exhibited Truancy and Disciplinary Issues were more likely to drop out. Conversely, students…

Integrated STEM education comprises an exploration of the interconnections between science, technology, engineering and mathematics in order to reflect on how each discipline operates within real world contexts. Students benefit from the integrated STEM approach because it values students' real-life experiences and hands-on applications that…

Special education services provided students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in Saudi Arabia have been growing rapidly over the last two decades and teachers must be well-versed to address their students' needs. However, studies examining aspects of these services are scarce. The current study aimed to assess knowledge about ASD,…

Head Start is a federally funded program providing comprehensive social and early education services to children from low-income households and their families. Seeking to boost outcomes of Head Start students, in 1998 Congress amended Head Start's statement of purpose, specifying school readiness as the program's top priority. This mission change…

This study's focus was on determining the level of knowledge K-5 educators have in one district regarding evidence-based practices that address the specific needs of students with Autism Spectrum Disorder [ASD]. The study also focused on determining what kind of inclusion task force had been established in the district, if any. Based on the…

The aim of this study was to examine the experiences of international undergraduate students who are identified with learning disabilities and enrolled in universities in the United States. There is a dearth of studies investigating the unique needs and challenges of this population. This is the first study to explore the phenomenon of…