Out-of-school learning activities, recently in the spotlight, offer several opportunities to students and teachers. They connect educational activities with real-life experiences. However, several factors hinder teachers from organizing out-of-school learning activities and cause anxiety. Entrepreneurship in every sector is a key issue in today's…

Academic recovery in higher educations refers to the processes and support systems put in place to help students struggling academically regain their academic standing and succeed in their studies. Using the Guiffrida conceptual model that advances culturally Tinto's Student Departure Theory, we narrate the voices of 20 self-identified Latine…

This study examines the experiences of Nepalese students pursuing higher education in Denmark, illuminating the distinct challenges they encounter as international students. Framed within the context of globalization, the research critiques the dominant, often homogenizing narrative of international student mobility, which centers on…

To examine the existing body of empirical research on social self-efficacy in international students, a systematic review of the peer-reviewed literature was conducted, with a focus on articles published between 2013 and 2024. Four inclusion and exclusion criteria guided the search process across the Scopus, ProQuest, PsycINFO, and ERIC databases.…

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…

Preparing new teachers for the reality of artificial intelligence in education (AIEd) has become a pressing issue. This study was conducted in a Canadian teacher education program that offers a course on digital technologies incorporating a module on AIEd. This paper addresses two research questions: 1) What were teacher candidates' (TCs')…

We present the first mixed-method study to explore the experiences of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) students studying psychology in the UK. We co-created a survey with undergraduate student research assistants, which was completed by 195 students, of which 106 were from BAME backgrounds and 89 were from White backgrounds. All students…

This study explores the phenomena of gendered care through feminist new materialisms, particularly Karen Barad's agential realism (2007). The study delves into how materiality, corporeality, and emotion intra-act in the entanglement of the girl-learning-how-to-care within the family in Finland. A Baradian approach guided the methodology, analysing…

This study aims to investigate the perceptions of teacher candidates enrolled in an early childhood program (BEd) towards the importance of producing the capstone portfolio. The purpose of using capstone portfolios is to provide evidence that Early Childhood Education candidates (ECEC) have met international accreditation standards as stipulated…

This reflexive essay is about the closure of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) resource centers on college campuses. Notably, there is a conflict between theory and practice, as these spaces are essential for the safety, health, wellbeing, and perseverance of LGBTQ+ students, despite closures occurring across the country and…

Inherent requirements define core competencies that all students must demonstrate to be accepted, progress, and successfully complete professionally accredited programmes such as teaching. This paper presents research that examines how students of teacher education navigate supposed abilities to teach through their courses of study, to inform the…

This pilot study examined online undergraduate students' experiences in a fully online completion degree while fostering belonging. Using a qualitative approach, the study introduced the "Belonging-Centered Model for Distance Education". Drawing on the TIPEC framework and Sense of Belonging theory, the model explored three spheres:…

This study investigates how technology teachers reflect on their practice by examining the metaphorical structures that underpin their reasoning. Drawing on Conceptual Metaphor Theory and supported by an AI-assisted Metaphor Identification Procedure (MIP), the analysis focuses on recurring metaphorical themes that shape how teachers make sense of…

This qualitative study examines how Asian (American) teachers learn about Asian (American) histories and cultures across K-12 schooling, teacher education programs, and at home and how these educational experiences influence their racialization. Using Asian critical theory (AsianCrit) as the theoretical framework, findings illustrate the…

The academic and emotional difficulties that stem from learning disorders can extend from childhood into adulthood. The Understand Me and My Surroundings is an art therapy directive that incorporates Bronfenbrenner's ecological systems theory designed to help adult clients reflect on their experiences. A case study demonstrates how this process…