Current practices of music pedagogy have not been successful at attracting or retaining students of color; as a result, K-12 bands, orchestras, and choirs often reflect the disproportionately White demographics of music performance settings. Practices in the field of music education must adapt to prepare teachers to provide inclusive pedagogy to…

Although researchers recognize the importance of discussing support for math learning within online learning communities, there is a lack of relevant network classifying methods and analyses at the group level to understand the behavioral differences between groups with varying levels of activity, including their mathematical literacies. In this…

Stem cell therapy, a cutting-edge technology, aims to replace damaged cells with healthy ones. Stem cells possess the remarkable ability to multiply and differentiate into various cell types, making them ideal candidates for regenerative medicine. This therapy holds promise for treating a wide range of conditions and injuries. In this review, I…

Chinese folk ritual dance, a vital component of Chinese folk culture, faces significant challenges in preservation due to a shrinking practitioner base, reduced performance opportunities, and misinterpretation of its cultural value. This paper explores the integration of Chinese folk ritual dance into education as a means to preserve and promote…

Li Pottery, a distinctive traditional craft of the Hainan Li ethnic group, serves as a vital carrier of local wisdom, encompassing ecological adaptation, cultural values, and community identity. In the context of increasing modernization, traditional knowledge systems embedded in Li Pottery face both challenges and opportunities for…

Introduction: According to the Intergroup Contact Theory, social interaction can foster positive attitudes toward outgroups. However, less is known about the role of social-cognitive strategies in navigating experiences that prompt identity reflection, such as interactions in ethnically diverse classroom environments. In this study, we examine the…

Asian diaspora imaginaries/futurities refer to the ways Asian diasporas imagine futurities and create possibilities for themselves and their descendants beyond the constraints of oppressive spaces/places. I explore the theoretical traditions, cartographies, and renditions of Asian diaspora imaginaries/futurities. Inspired by AfroFuturism,…

In Myanmar, with languages and dialects of one hundred and thirty-five national races officially recognized by the government, language is highly politicized. The country is still struggling to get a peace agreement to end the seventy-year long civil war between the Burmese-speaking majority group and the ethnic minorities and to establish a…

Objective: The current study examined constructs that may buffer effects of minority stress on substance use and mental health in LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer+) postsecondary students. Participants: Online survey data from 435 LGBTQ+ college students throughout Oregon were used. Methods: Structural equation models examining…

Background: Individuals with profound and multiple learning disabilities are at the centre of debates about what it means to be a person. These debates sometimes start from the position that a person is somebody who possesses mature cognitive abilities, such as intentional communication skills and self-reflection (which individuals with profound…

This qualitative study examines the impact of a social justice education programme on four girls of colour. We employ an intersectional lens to understand how their social identities shape their perspectives and experiences. The participants highlighted the importance of having a diverse teaching staff, as it provided them with relatable role…

Background: Policy documents call for supporting STEM students in developing collaborative abilities for working in multidisciplinary teams. Courses with intra- and inter-group collaboration are therefore essential to prepare STEM students to participate in modern multidisciplinary professional environments. To analyze those courses, this paper…

Existing literature suggests adults with autism may only have limited access to support, which may fail to meet their diversified learning needs. This study thus aims to propose dimensions and parameters of a learning support system for adults with autism by means of focus group interviews (N = 30). The content analysis of interview data produced…

Critical Race Theory (CRT), an academic framework for understanding systems of racial oppression, has entered the mainstream vernacular, alongside efforts by lawmakers and parental rights groups like Moms for Liberty to ban "divisive concepts" in classrooms, including DEI, race, gender identity, and histories of oppression. This article…

Philosophers have reflected on good and evil for centuries. They have pondered the nature of kindness, questioning its definition, its goodness, and the criteria by which it is deemed good. Kindness is defined as help given without expecting anything in return. It is believed that every art, inquiry, action, and choice aims for some good. It is…