There is a growing interest in cross-disciplinary education aimed at instilling an open mindset in students in order to help them navigate complex societal issues. Since this requires commitment to learning, self-reflection, and venturing out of the "known," it is essential to understand student motivation for this type of learning that…

In today's dynamic academic environment, successful intra-organizational change is not only important but necessary to confront evolving educational needs and technological advancements. The institutions with systemic strategies that also create a supportive environment allow staff to fight through transitions as they persist for the long term and…

This study considers perceptions of Marshallese families and educators in the United States during spring 2020 COVID school closures. The expectation that schoolwork be conducted at home from March to May 2020 blurred public and private places. Findings suggest educators expected family routines to change to accommodate school-at-home, and this…

"Pancho Villa toma Zacatecas" by Paco Ignacio Taibo II and Eko is a Mexican graphic novel from 2013 about one of the key battles of the Mexican revolution. In this article, it is analyzed as an example of uses of history in graphic novels and comics. Within a theoretical and methodological framework of sensemaking, narrative and…

Identifying valid and reliable instruments measuring attitudes toward Artificial Intelligence (AI) and examining attitudinal gaps are becoming increasingly important as they may inform ethical and appropriate development, adoption, and regulation of AI technologies. In this study, we validated the 4-item AI Attitude Scale (AIAS-4) in a large…

This article focuses on the validity of the students' attitudes toward mathematics scale based on data from TIMSS 2019. The scale has been reported as having a three-factor structure for decades, but this study assumes the validity can appear differently depending on the country or culture. Thus, the scale should first be checked for invariance…

This study examines the impact of participatory pedagogy and child participation training on early childhood education (ECE) teachers' perspectives on children's participation. The research employed a case study design, one of the qualitative research methods, and involved eight teachers working at an independent kindergarten under the Directorate…

The objective of this research is to develop indicators of happiness in science learning among upper secondary school students and to analyze the components of indicators of happiness in science learning among upper secondary school students. The sample group consisted of 960 upper secondary school students enrolled in the second semester of the…

Fostering and sustaining affective commitment of teachers has been an everlasting topic given its significance in enhancing performance of both teachers and schools. However, it is still unclear whether high performance work systems (HPWS) can enhance teachers' affective commitment and work sense of gain (WSG), particularly with respect to…

There are many initiatives currently in place to increase representation in STEM in K-12 schools, however there is still a lack of representation in STEM courses and STEM careers. The purpose of this multi-strand parallel sequential mixed method study was to provide insight into the barriers and perceptions of STEM held by educators, counselors,…

Background: One of the main challenges facing individuals with an intellectual disability is the stigma associated with the various obstacles that hinder their process of full integration. Despite the efforts made, more research is called for to explore the reference environments and reveal how public and self-stigma are perceived in higher…

In the United States, over 60% of youth experience trauma which is associated with a range of psychopathology. Schools are well-positioned to connect youth following trauma to evidence-based interventions (EBIs). Barriers to this process exist on micro- and macro-levels within schools. Process mapping is a data-driven approach producing…

Background/purpose. STEAM integrates Arts into STEM to foster creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving. Private schools in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, have pioneered STEAM; however, the drivers of effective implementation and their impacts on engagement, product quality, and evaluation remain underexplored. This study examines the key…

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to investigate and compare the attitudes of English medium instruction (EMI) lecturers and students and non-EMI lecturers and students toward English in Algeria. The Algerian government plans to implement English as a medium of instruction in higher education. Methods: The research was carried out at an…

It is known that gifted individuals have existed for centuries and have played important roles in the development and progress of societies. In recent years, there has been a need for education systems that provide the environment and conditions in which gifted children can express themselves easily, that can help them overcome the problems and…