The discussion has now turned into an enrollment boom for many colleges and universities. Dual enrollment provides opportunities for students to gain valuable college credit while still in high school. It is an opportunity for students to experience the college way and save money on future educational endeavors. The purpose of this study was to…

Limited research is available regarding doctoral-level students who serve as supervisors to counselors-in-training (CITs), making it difficult to understand the role doctoral students play in supervision with CITs. There is even less research available regarding doctoral-level student supervisors addressing the wellness of CITs in supervision.…

This applied dissertation was designed to better understand the experience of having a sibling with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Research has historically focused primarily on parents of individuals with ASD and their perceptions of how siblings were impacted; however, there was a lack of adequate research where information was obtained from…

There is an increased need to examine how blended learning can be integrated in traditional preservice teacher education programs to support students' learning and meet the growing curricular demands of colleges and universities. This mixed methods study aimed to understand preservice teachers' perspectives towards blended technology integration…

This article illustrates how the dual processes of autobiographical reflection and academic study ("currere") have contributed to my understanding of the spirituality of education. It begins with a short autobiographical account of my experience as a secondary school student which serves as a reference point for the rest of the paper. I…

The unprecedented changes in our society are re-shaping the future of higher education; therefore, re-imagining the future of higher education is a constructive process of development. This study is aimed at exploring the re-imaginations of students in higher education from their own analysis of their previous and current experiences at three key…

Quantitative reasoning takes on different meanings based on experience and background. Across the curriculum students have various needs for their quantitative reasoning experience. As a result, at our university students have a range of choices that more closely fit their future needs. Seven different departments across campus offer quantitative…

This study aims to evaluate the experiences of parents with children who received inclusive education during the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent distance education process. In line with this purpose, the study seeks answers to the questions related to issues such as the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the children receiving inclusive…

The development and implementation of varied assessment practices is a major focus in higher education. Assessment benefits both students and teachers; it informs teachers about students' learning and misconceptions, thereby helping teachers improve teaching practices and students assess their current state of understanding. In general, the field…

To prevent the disruption of education and training activities during the COVID-19 pandemic, distance education was started, and applied courses were continued with online methods. The aim of this study was to do in-depth examination of the experiences of pre-service teachers regarding the online Teaching Practicum course they took during the…

Adults often prefer things that they believe are natural, including natural foods. This preference has serious implications, such as the rejection of cultured meat and other sustainable technologies. Here we explore whether children also prefer natural foods. We conducted two preregistered studies with 374 adults and children from the United…

The final observable product of a successful doctoral programme is typically a thesis that has been critically examined by senior academics and considered to demonstrate a significant contribution to knowledge. However, it is a conviction underpinning this special issue that the doctorate should be acknowledged, explored and understood as a…

My PhD study explored the experiences of a cohort of Iranian doctoral candidates in New Zealand. This paper presents my response to the unexpected challenge I faced as I collected data and formed my theoretical framework. I found that Western interpretations of non-Western international students largely ignored social-cultural specificities. I…

Many countries around the world have now introduced Digital Technology concepts and pedagogical practices to their primary school curricula to ensure students develop the understanding, competences and values that will enable them to contribute to and benefit from their future labour market and society. This study aimed to explore teachers'…

Despite a large number of Sino-foreign joint education programmes, little research has examined the pre-departure academic preparations of students on these programmes. This study aims to fill the research gap by interviewing 22 Chinese students on 2 + 2 programmes studying at an Australian host university. Findings show that while more than half…