This paper reports the findings from a small-scale study of ten mentors' experiences of supporting Early Career Teachers (ECTs) in secondary schools in England following the introduction of the Early Career Framework (ECF) in 2021. Data were collected via semi-structured interviews with individual mentors based in London, Manchester and York, UK.…

Flexible learning option (FLO) programmes have become an increasingly valuable alternative to mainstream schooling for approximately 70,000 students across Australia each year. These programmes aim to retain students who are at risk of leaving the school system prematurely by utilising person-centred, responsive, and trauma-informed approaches to…

Sensory differences are well documented in autistic individuals. However, early sensory experiences have not been fully explored, particularly from the perspective of autistic people. We sought to understand early sensory experiences in autism from the perspective of autistic adults (some of whom also had autistic children) and caregivers of…

Microteaching--an innovative teaching method in which students deliver a mini-lesson to a small group of peers within a limited timeframe to develop specific teaching skills and refine pedagogical behaviors--has been implemented in teacher education and training for half a century. This qualitative study explored the views of 10 graduate students…

Teacher quality and experience are strong predictors of student achievement. As high school Algebra I disproportionately enrolls academically at-risk students, who are the most sensitive to variations in teacher quality, it is particularly important for experienced, high-quality teachers to teach these courses. However, micropolitics theory…

Background: Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and others (LGBTQ+) students experience more negative sexual health outcomes than their cisgender, heterosexual peers and do not have access to relevant sex education. This denial necessitates comprehensive sex education in college for LGBTQ+ students. Objective: Given the rise of online…

Teaching is a challenging profession at any career stage and in any subject but perhaps especially so for beginning science teachers who step into full responsibility for core and background instructional roles inside and outside the classroom. Traditional professional development has often been inadequate and further complicated by competing…

Background: Amidst rapid developmental changes, refugee-background adolescents (RBAs) face unique challenges during resettlement, including adapting to new cultures, languages, and educational systems, while often dealing with pre-migration trauma. These youth need support to navigate educational and career pathways in their host countries. Using…

Occupational therapy education programs use simulation and clinical environments to teach students clinical skills. However, students' perceptions of how these environments meet their learning needs are not known. The objective of this study was to explore entry-level occupational therapy students' perceptions of the effectiveness of simulation…

Over the past decade, global awareness of the extent, impacts and underlying drivers of sexual violence has grown. While sexual violence can affect anyone, research indicates that young people are disproportionately affected as both victims/survivors and as perpetrators. Comprehensive sexuality education is one key strategy to prevent sexual…

Ensuring effective use of evidence-based practice (EBP) for autism in schools is imperative due to the significantly increasing number of autistic students receiving school services each year. High-quality EBP use has proven challenging in schools. Research indicates implementation climate, or how EBP are supported, rewarded, and valued, and EBP…

The heterogeneity of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) clinically and aetiologically hinders intervention matching and prediction of outcomes. This study investigated if the behavioural, sensory, and perinatal factor profiles of autistic children could be used to identify distinct subgroups. Participants on the autism spectrum aged 2 to 17 years and…

Limited studies have been conducted to look at the narratives of individuals diagnosed with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) during adulthood. This study explored the life experiences of three individuals who were diagnosed with ADHD using the Narrative Inquiry approach. Thematic analysis was conducted after the interviews. The…

A gender gap in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields persists despite the growing acknowledgment of the inequities women face. One pathway into STEM careers is attending academic conferences, where doctoral students can engage with the wider community in their field. This study shares the experiences of women doctoral…

Research productivity in higher education institutions (HEIs) is essential for university rankings and quality assurance. However, studies show that Filipino researchers, particularly in HEIs, have low research output. This quantitative study focuses on the research productivity of 100 teacher educators at a Philippine state university, analyzing…