The PeeR Investigators Mentoring Experiences in Research (PRIMER) program was developed to enhance mentorship and support in Course-based Undergraduate Research Experiences (CUREs) at our institution. This program leverages PRIMER's prior research experience in computational biology courses to mentor students in our bioinformatics-focused CUREs.…

This project was conceived and executed as a case study in early childhood, given its methodological characteristics and approach. It focused on exploring a pedagogical and research initiative in a real and defined context: a public school in the town of Usme, Bogotá, Colombia. Its main objective was the creation of a school garden to strengthen…

A transition pedagogy framework acknowledges students' transition into university from diverse backgrounds, with varied preparedness for studying at university. It puts the onus on the university to provide a seamless experience, and specifies that initiatives should be curriculum-centred, promote diversity and include a whole-of-institution…

Introduction: Rabies is a viral zoonotic disease which kills 59,000 people worldwide annually, 40% being children under the age of 15. Dogs are the main reservoir species for disease transmission. This study assessed the short-term impact of a single, creative teaching style education workshop on children's knowledge and understanding of rabies…

Background/Context: California is undergoing a multi-year expansion of its Transitional Kindergarten (TK) program, aiming to offer universal pre-kindergarten (UPK) to all four-year-olds by the 2025-2026 school year. Initially introduced in 2010 through the Kindergarten Readiness Act, TK has grown significantly in scope and enrollment. While this…

Introduction: Learners with multiple disabilities and visual impairments (i.e., blindness or low vision) stand to benefit from accessible augmentative and alternative communication such as tangible symbols, but currently no evidence-based practices exist to guide intervention decisions. This study is a replication of previous research on Phase 1…

Teacher voice, defined as an act of democratic professionalism in public education, is not often investigated within educational policy. In Saskatchewan, there is a particular lack of information pertaining to the inclusion of teacher voice in strategic planning in public education. This study investigated the inclusion of teachers and their…

The management of problematic behaviors in schools is a growing challenge. Bullying and disruption negatively impact the educational community. In response, positive discipline methods are being implemented to improve the school environment. The aim of this study is to review and summarize the findings from recent research on this topic. To…

This collaborative autoethnography examines the pivotal roles that identity negotiation and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) play in advancing social justice within the framework of an adult education graduate program. Through detailed narratives from three scholars at an HBCU, this study articulates the nuanced ways in which…

Behavior-analytic interventions are empirically supported treatments for pediatric feeding disorder; however, there are a limited number of intensive feeding programs in the country, making access to services and specialized training difficult. Given the prevalence of this disorder and scarcity of in vivo training resources, clinicians would…

App-based language learning has gained attention for its potential to promote L2 learning beyond the classroom. However, few learners use L2 learning apps long enough to fully benefit from this learning method. Using the unified theory of acceptance and use of technology, I explored the acceptance and use of a commercially available language…

Background: Schools are responsible for supporting student growth. Various factors impact how students develop at school (Visscher, 2017), but the teacher is most proximal to students. Teachers' decisions inform students' opportunity to learn, engagement, and achievement (Backes et al., 2024; Bergold & Steinmayr, 2023; Chetty et al., 2011; Nye…

As modern learners increasingly pursue non-linear pathways in higher education, transfer students face significant barriers to completion, particularly credit loss and reduced aid that contribute to higher debt. Utilizing findings from the 2024 Student Financial Wellness Survey (SFWS), this brief offers insight into the financial implications of…

Although aquatic activities are commonly used in special education classes in Penang, Malaysia, there are no specific modules and training that can be used as guidance for the special education teachers conducting these activities. This drawback has contributed to teachers' low self-confidence when conducting their teaching and learning sessions,…

This retrospective study looked at the relationship between prior physical therapy related work experience, acceptance into a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program, and demographic variables including race, annual family income, first generation college student status, and being raised in an urban, suburban, or rural environment. Data for all…