The study investigated the causes and effects of science tutor attrition in the colleges of education in the Northern Zone of Ghana. Three science and mathematics colleges were used for the study. The study adopted a qualitative approach with 9 participants who volunteered to take part. The interview guide was the sole instrument for data…

There is a lack of qualified special education teachers (SETs) in U.S. public schools. The literature has provided mixed results related to a variety of supports for SETs, including administrator, colleague, professional development, mentorship, and resources and their impact on retention. In addition, few studies have focused on SETs who work…

Teaching is one of the most stressful professions and teachers working with children aged 0-6 years are particularly at risk of burnout. The study aims to investigate the extent of burnout in a sample of Italian teachers working in educational settings for children aged 0-6 years and to examine the role of alexithymia--hypothesized as a risk…

The purpose of this study was to explore the influence of principals' servant leadership characteristics on teachers' job satisfaction. To achieve this purpose, the phenomenological qualitative research design was employed. The study was conducted in two government secondary schools, where 14 teachers and 4 principals were selected through…

The metaverse is defined as an inevitable evolution of the internet and holds great potential as a new medium for social interaction. Its integration into educational environments has been increasingly recommended. This study aimed to explore a technology-supported solution for the challenges experienced in the problem-based learning (PBL) process…

The present study examined the employment landscape for 129 U.S. autistic young adults. Data were collected over multiple waves including high school and early adulthood. Parents participated in interviews and responded to questions regarding young adult employment outcomes, on-the-job supports, job match, and overall job satisfaction. The…

Flipped learning is an innovative instructional approach where students engage in typical learning tasks before class, while class time is focused on collaborative discussions, problem-solving, and student involvement. It utilises technology to facilitate reverse teaching approaches, transform traditional practices in higher education by allowing…

This study investigates the symbiotic interplay between attitude and motivation in the context of teaching and learning English at the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) level. To delve into the impacts of attitudes and motivation on teaching and learning English, and to understand the associated issues for a solution, this mixed-methods study…

Socioeconomic growth is largely influenced by education, which promotes equality and creativity. Recent trends show a sharp drop in high school graduates' enthusiasm in pursuing the natural sciences, particularly physics, despite past and present dedications to high-quality education. With an emphasis on physics, this study explores the choices…

Despite increasing attention to teacher well-being over the past years, few studies have explored the outcomes resulting from implementing low-cost, teacher-directed interventions grounded in a positive psychology perspective. In addressing this gap, this study investigated the effects of an 8-week gratitude journaling intervention on the…

Purpose: This study aims to introduce a theoretical model to investigate students' ratings of their sense of belonging (SB) following their experience of a service learning activity. Specifically, this study examines the relationship between individual service learning components (i.e. practical skills (PS), interpersonal skills, citizenship and…

The shift to online education during the COVID-19 pandemic has raised important questions about what factors predict student success in digital learning environments, particularly in demanding fields such as medical education. This study explores the extent to which selected psychological variables--self-efficacy, growth mindset, fixed mindset,…

This study examines the development and evaluates the effectiveness of an academic model that integrates Process Genre and Task-Based approaches to enhance Thai undergraduate students' academic reading and writing skills. Recognizing persistent challenges in English academic literacy, particularly in reading and writing, this study employed a…

Despite evidence that teachers' professional experiences are racialized, few studies have quantitatively examined possible racial disparities in teachers' job satisfaction. Using data from a nationally representative survey of teachers in the United States, we find that Black teachers report significantly lower job satisfaction than their White…

Background: Allied Health Assistants (AHAs) have been shown to increase both workforce and service capacity. To date, there has been positive evidence reported for the safe and effective delegation of dysphagia management tasks to AHAs for key roles, including dysphagia screening, mealtime monitoring and providing patient-end support during…