Community-based learning and teaching in higher education, and other versions of it, such as service learning, are now part of many curricula worldwide. In the UK, there is a growing community of practitioners interested in student learning in partnership with local communities. With this expansion, however, there is little institution-based…

This research investigates university students' success in their first programming course (CS1) in relation to their motivation, mathematical ability, programming self-efficacy, and initial goal setting. To our knowledge, these constructs have not been measured in a single study before in the Finnish context. The selection of the constructs is in…

COVID-19 developed challenges worldwide. As educators did their best to develop online courses overnight, high school students faced many restrictions during the pandemic. High school students lost life experiences, educational experiences, and social experiences. As they enter college, these students struggle with trauma and inexperience.…

Early academic intervention programs are designed to support struggling students to assist in overcoming their challenges and having a greater chance of maintaining success throughout school. Studies reveal that children exhibiting weaknesses in emerging skills that lead to reading failure, is most prevalent in low-income communities of color…

This study examines the effects of Motivational Enhancement Training on male preservice preschool teachers' motivation and vocational-outcome expectations, using a randomized pretest-posttest control group design. Of the 34 participants, 17 formed the experimental group and the other 17, the control group. A Personal Information Form, Adult…

Parents of children with both cortical visual impairment (CVI) and complex communication needs offer unique perspectives on their children's journeys to receiving proper diagnoses, supports, and interventions, such as augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). This study explored the lived experiences, supports, and barriers identified by…

The examination of the impact of Generative AI (GenAI) on higher education, especially from the viewpoint of students, is gaining significance. Although prior research has underscored GenAI's potential advantages in higher education, there exists a discernible research gap concerning the determinants that affect its adoption. In the present study,…

Adopting an integrative grounded theory approach, this study aimed to uncover parents' perceptions of instrumentality regarding early childhood education within the scope of their children's academic skills, social-emotional development, and occupational aspirations. A total of 32 parents, each with at least one child enrolled in a preschool for…

European students bring with them a variety of feedback experiences and literacies. Yet this variety tends to be underexplored. This study unpacks European students' past experiences of feedback and the expectations they bring with them to the new learning context at a STEMM UK institution. Through examining the meaning behind the word…

Students' perceptions of the classroom environment are critical determinants of their motivation and academic success. However, the psychological mechanisms through which these contextual factors influence academic outcomes remain insufficiently explored, particularly in different subject domains. Grounded in the Situated Expectancy-Value Theory,…

Background: There is ample evidence to suggest that the motivation of teachers plays a significant role in the success of their students. While there is a substantial body of literature on teacher motivation, most of it is centered on schools and universities. Objectives: This article presents an analysis of the perception of motivation among…

Perceptions of teachers' interpersonal behaviors are known to influence students' motivation and perceived competence, yet it remains unclear how agreement or discrepancy between students' and teachers' perceptions affects these outcomes. This study involved 30 teachers (24 females; M[subscript age] = 47.25, SD[subscript age] = 8.90) and 1,062…

Public education is facing an unprecedented crisis. Exhausted educators are leaving the profession in record numbers, while persistent systemic issues and polarizing debates distract from the core mission of education--student success. Shaping the Future offers educational leaders a compelling guide to meet these challenges head-on and transform…

A variety of pre-college experiences shape students' expectations for college. These experiences, and corresponding expectations, provide valuable insights for postsecondary programming and support serving first-year students. This article begins with an overview of literature on the experiences of LGBTQ+ students in K-12 settings, including…

Developing strategies for sustainable and successful allied health student placements in rural settings is imperative to fostering a robust and resilient health workforce. This study aimed to explore support needs for allied health students on rural placement in Australia, from the perspectives of students and clinical educators. A total of 13…