Over the years, several frameworks and lesson observation protocols have been developed to ensure objectivity and consistency when determining the quality of a mathematics lesson. Frequently, the frameworks do not agree on the benchmarks for assessing and describing the quality of a lesson. This puts mathematics education researchers in a dilemma…

This article considers the proposals of the final report of the Commission on Religious Education (CoRE 2018) and its controversial conclusion that the law should require religious education to include teaching about non-religious worldviews alongside religions, presumably in equal measure. Attention is given both to Trevor Cooling's recent…

In this post-pandemic era, a P-12 education system void of technology-able educators is unimaginable. With a heightened awareness of how technology is critical for contemporary teaching and learning, some colleges of education are exploring technology infusion, a program-wide and program-deep approach for strengthening teacher candidates'…

College students' graduation projects reflect their teamwork abilities. The current research develops a practical framework and causal model of knowledge-sharing behavior, cohesion, and team performance for design college students in Taiwan. Using survey data collected from 115 students who completed their graduation projects in a design college,…

From an APOS (Action-Process-Object-Schema) theory perspective, learning mathematics involves construction of knowledge through mental mechanisms, which evolves between different mental structures or stages. The focus of this study is to explore how transition occurs from an Action to a Process conception, in the context of a task related to the…

In the aftermath of the global #Metoo-movement, sexual harassment (SH) and other forms of gender-based violence (GBV) have emerged at the forefront of public debate and research. Higher education instituions (HEI) worldwide have responded with different preventive measures, targeting context-specific challenges and solutions. In India, post the…

Civic education provides adult English learners with the tools to be able to actively engage in their communities. This knowledge allows them to gain agency, develop a sense of belongingness, and facilitate lifelong learning. However, teaching civic education can be challenging for instructors for many reasons, such as prioritizing on developing…

"Administration of Medication in Wisconsin Schools" provides a framework for developing policies and procedures that meet the requirements for medication administration in the school setting. This document explains the various Wisconsin laws affecting the administration of medication to students. When applicable, best practice guidelines…

Nurses who care for clients in the 21st century must possess an understanding of the etiology, pathology, and therapies of a multitude of diseases. The preparation of pre-licensure nurses for a complex health care system is a fundamental requirement for colleges and universities of nursing. With the rapid pace of genetic discoveries from the 1990s…

The Department of Health and Human Services submits this report to the House Appropriations Committee in response to the following language the House Report 116-450: (1) Impact of the Federal Poverty Guideline. -- The Committee recognizes emerging challenges in Head Start's ability to fulfill its purpose of serving low-income children and their…

This paper introduces and provides comprehensive detail of a new theoretical framework termed 'Indigenous Institutional Theory'. In doing so, the paper discusses 'Western' and 'Indigenous' methodological practices and examines two existing theories that influence the newly developed framework; Indigenous Standpoint Theory (Nakata in Disciplining…

Hands-on dissections using cadaveric tissues for neuroanatomical education are not easily available in many educational institutions due to financial, safety, and ethical factors. Supplementary pedagogical tools, for instance, 3D models of anatomical specimens acquired with photogrammetry are an efficient alternative to democratize the 3D…

The recent inclusion of "cultural capital" into the English Ofsted Education Inspection Framework (2019) caused a ripple of discontent within some educational circles, with some suggesting it is indicative of 'white, middle-class paternalism'. Here, we consider the political rise of Bourdieu's concept of 'cultural capital' within the…

As part of its "Guiding Principles for Evaluators," the American Evaluation Association (AEA) requires that evaluators develop cultural competencies. Using a successive-independent-samples design, the researchers sought to compare perceptions of cultural competence across a duration of 10 years. Qualitative data were collected via online…

In this summary of advice from museum social media writers, the author addresses a variety of challenges and opportunities faced by practitioners. From creatively tackling constraints to embracing restraint, the practice of writing for social media within museums stands apart in the pressure to perform while avoiding controversy and the need to…