This article shares the initial results of an exploratory project to both survey and speak to librarians who serve as instructors of record at a variety of North American institutions to understand the perspectives and experiences of those teaching for-credit instruction. Particular attention was given to how well librarians feel they are…

In conversation with colleagues, it has been repeatedly addressed that the field of education research, whether philosophical, historical, or political, can be wildly depressing. One source of frustration is the subject content. Discussing historical and contemporary injustices in education, such as forced assimilation through residential schools,…

As significant others in the educational process, homeroom teachers play a crucial role in the physical and mental development of students and their adaptation to school life. Much effort has been made to analyze the impact of homeroom teachers' work on students, but little attention has been paid to the everyday professional experiences of the…

While teachers work is increasingly constrained by a focus on quantifiable measures and accountability, the persistent underachievement of students from disadvantaged backgrounds is an ongoing and unsolved problem. There is increasing expectation for schools to take responsibility for the social-emotional as well as intellectual capabilities of…

This study is a scoping review of empirical research examining weight bias among physical educators. Specifically, we sought to determine the extent, range, nature, and findings of research studies concerning weight bias in physical educators. Five online databases were used to identify studies published in English between 1985 and 2021 according…

The benefits of outdoor activities and access to nature are driving demand for the use of outdoor spaces. At the same time, concerns are increasing about adverse impacts on the environment as well as visitor experiences. How can outdoor experiences be purposefully leveraged to promote sustainability? In this perspective piece, we conceptually…

Being diagnosed with autism has multiple implications for a person's life and self-identity. Although learning about autism at a younger age is correlated with quality of life, only a few studies have addressed parental disclosure thereof. This study conceptualizes autistic adults' perspectives on parental disclosure. The methods combine grounded…

This article issues from the 2024 Radford Lecture to AARE. It summarises the story of a large-scale professional learning program in New South Wales, Australia, as way in to discussing a number of aspects of professional learning. An outline of the program is followed by participating teachers' commentary, the thrust of which suggests one…

In 'Beyond Learning' Gert Biesta explicated the existence of two key overarching models of democratic education. Through critique of these models Biesta argued for a new direction in education, proposing an alternative model of democratic education based on Arendt's political writings. Biesta's alternative model was proposed as a philosophical…

Purpose: From the lens of identity theory, this paper aims to examine the indirect effect of supervisory mentoring on organizational citizenship behaviors (OCB) and burnout via organizational identification (OI) in lawyers. The paper also explores the interplay of the dual identification in professional workers by testing the moderating role of…

This study aims to develop a valid and reliable measurement tool that will serve to determine the level of higher education students' tendency to be open to learning. The sample of the research consists of 523 higher education students. As a result of the literature review and analysis, the dimensions predicted as sub-dimensions in the scale are…

Engineering has been considered as a useful context for successful implementation of STEM education. However, teachers have limited opportunities to develop a sound understanding about engineers and engineering, which is necessary for developing students' engineering practices and design skills. In this case study, the main purpose wasto examine…

This article focuses on work-related self-help books and asks what kinds of promises self-help books make as a reward for change. In work-related self-help guides, the employee is advised not only to change their affects and relation to work but also to inspire others. Thus, the employee is presented as a potential reformer of the work…

It has been known that Korea has the highest college enrollment rate due to the role that college entrance plays in determining the socioeconomic status of students in their future. About 10 years ago, the Ministry of Education in Korea initiated the Comprehensive School Report-based Admission (CSRA) under the recognition that the college…

This study examines the idea that youth's perceptions of their political interactions with important others are influenced by their own political interest to a greater extent than the perceived political interactions that influence youth's political interest. Hence, it was proposed that youth's perceptions of important others' (parents',…