The aim of inclusive education is to provide a supportive space for students from every background. The theory of intersectionality suggests that multiple identities intersect within social spaces to construct specific positionalities. To support the heterogeneity of all students, there is a need to understand who is in our Science, Technology,…

This study examines formerly incarcerated student programming from practitioner perspectives at California community colleges. The following research questions guide the study: 1) How has the pandemic and concurrent sociopolitical contexts influence the way staff, faculty, and administrators approach their work? 2) How do practitioners describe…

Given the role of education in shaping social ideology, there is value in considering how learning spaces affect students' perceptions of inclusivity and social justice. This paper posits that ability as a central focus in education can intersect with marginalization arising from race, gender, class, and indigeneity, towards potential…

Homeification refers to the intensification of the home environment through the accelerated lifestyle changes triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic. These changes resulted in blurred and altered boundaries between places and new relations with spaces, things, and technologies. Drawing on multi-modal creative research with UK undergraduate students,…

Purpose: Using the social ecological model as a guiding framework, the purpose of this study was to examine the status of physical education in Colorado. Method: A sequential explanatory mixed-method approach was employed to acquire a snapshot of the status of physical education. Participants completed an initial survey followed by semistructured…

Earth science concepts can be challenging for children to grasp due to their abstract nature. This study explores the potential of 3D computer animation as an engaging and effective medium to communicate various earth science processes to young learners. By creating age-appropriate, scientifically accurate visualizations of geological features and…

A commitment to social justice and equity should appear not only in academics' writing but also in their personal lives. In this Insights essay, I contend with creating coherence between my research and parenting practice through my struggles with unlearning adultism. Specifically, I describe how my middle child, Junior, challenged me to live as I…

As language classrooms become increasingly diverse, educators face a daily challenge of navigating linguistic, cultural, and learning differences among students from different cultures and backgrounds. The diverse language environment, which many educators perceive to be challenging to manage, also presents valuable opportunities for implementing…

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) have become increasingly popular as a means of delivering education on a global scale. However, comparative analyses across different contexts remain limited. To enhance the effectiveness and inclusivity of MOOCs, it is essential to gain a deeper understanding of course characteristics and learner behaviors in…

This study examines the current state of music education for high school students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) at Xing Yu School in Fuzhou, Fujian Province, China, to optimize the teaching model to enhance their educational experience. The research employs a qualitative approach, including interviews with key informants such as school…

This paper presents the results of a study that explored stakeholders' perspectives on transition services for autistic students moving from primary to secondary school in Thailand and proposes a suitable transition model for use in inclusive schools. Qualitative methods were used to conduct indepth group interviews with 20 participants, including…

This study examines how inquiry-based learning (IBL) combined with digital platforms affects Thai EFL tertiary students' intercultural awareness growth in remote areas. 54 third-year Business English majors participated in a 12-week intercultural course where inquiry-driven activities were shaped by the 5E Instructional Model. Teacher's notes,…

This systematic literature review examines the impact of generative artificial intelligence (AI) applications on student learning outcomes in middle school science education. Twelve studies that met the inclusion and exclusion criteria were included in the study. The studies were accessed from the WOS, SCOPUS, ERIC, and TrDizin indexes and…

Afghanistan's ban on girls' secondary education highlights the limitations of the "out-of-school children" (OOSC) indicator in capturing the complexities of educational access and exclusion. While Afghanistan represents an extreme case, the limitations of the OOSC indicator are globally relevant. Using Afghanistan as a case study, this…

Background/purpose: In multicultural societies, fostering social cohesion through education is essential to mitigating intolerance and conflict. While formal tolerance education is common, its effectiveness in shaping inclusive attitudes remains limited. This study investigates the role of the hidden curriculum--non-academic activities, school…