Two studies examined factors that predicted children's tendencies to match objects versus relations across scenes when no instruction was given. Study 1 examined a) age and b) nationality as a proxy for cultural differences in experiences with relations. The results showed that Chinese and U.S. children across ages all showed an initial bias to…

The number of teachers in international schools is constantly increasing, especially in the Middle East where the international school sector is expanding rapidly. However, the complexities of foreign teachers' professional identity development in international schools have not been fully explored. Through a non-experimental, ex-post facto design,…

Miami, Florida has the highest percentage of foreign-born residents in any large US metropolis and is characterized by Caribbean culture and economic practice in a way that is unseen in many other US cities. Haitian immigrants have been flowing rapidly into historically African American communities since the 1970s. Adults who grew up in these…

Universities with faculties of education run programmes to produce competent, trained, qualified and professional teachers for the quality education in the country. Taking this case into consideration, this study examined the curriculum of teacher education of four universities from Nepal and India in relation to objectives, contents,…

Purpose: The primary research question in this study concerns the establishment of a platform for intercultural collaborative lesson study, which promotes reciprocal dialogue between culturally distinctive educational research groups. Therefore, this study aims to introduce a case of intercultural collaborative lesson study projects between…

Creating and sustaining a supportive sociocultural institutional ethos for academic success among first-generation, underrepresented undergraduates (FGUU) is crucial to promote equity in Christian higher education. FGUU tend to underperform at higher rates than their continuing-generation peers. Research (including the lack thereof) indicates a…

Many international students are looking to improve their career opportunities pursuing a specific career when they study in the U.S.; however, they confront struggles because they are less prepared in career readiness. Their voices are easily ignored because they are less vocal and have been told to obey the rules; at the same time, their needs…

Background and Context: Recent research suggests that there is work to be done in overcoming color-evasive ideologies in Computer Science (CS) education. In particular, we have limited insight into how to support white teachers in using Culturally Responsive Computing (CRC) approaches. This paper addresses this gap in the literature by analyzing…

This study examines the identity negotiation of Muslim female international students in ESL classrooms in the mid-southern United States, where linguistic adaptation and cultural integration pressures intersect. Drawing on intersectionality, postcolonial feminism, and Kim's International Student Identity Model, this research highlights how these…

This study evaluates the refugee education in Lithuania, focusing on the perspectives of teachers. Employing a qualitative case study approach, semi-structured interviews with 14 teachers were conducted to explore the challenges, strategies, and outcomes related to refugee education. The findings reveal that while Lithuanian schools facilitate…

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) includes a multitude of symptoms and can be difficult to diagnose due to a variety of international definitions. Research identifies different viewpoints on diagnosis and treatment including medical, psychological, and sociocultural views. Some research suggests ADHD is a social construct and is…

Globalization has urged many students across the globe to be proficient in achieving academic success and career, including those Muslim students studying in boarding school settings. Scholars have debated the intertwin between English and Western culture. However, empirical studies that discusses the relationship between English and Islam is not…

Indigenous lifeways, perspectives, and ways of knowing in the field of infant and early childhood mental health are underrepresented, especially given the inequitable and unjust prevalence of removal and separation of American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) children from their families and communities by the child welfare system in the United…

This systematic literature review identifies evidence used to justify embedded approaches to academic literacy development. This inquiry is of direct relevance to widening participation in higher education and persistent inequity with completion rates for linguistically and culturally diverse student groups. Using the PRISMA-P checklist, 20…

This brief utilizes surveys to McKinney-Vento liaisons and interviews with district and school staff to understand what supports they provide, how those supports are accessed, and what barriers continue to exist to support students. Key takeaways include: (1) Districts provide considerable services to address immediate challenges. Longer-term…