Civic identity is of scholarly import given ongoing investments in community engagement in higher education. Despite extensive scholarship, gaps remain in our understanding of students' civic identity development. This case study explicates the ways in which a curricular community engagement program influenced the development of baccalaureate…

This pilot study explored the potential of knitting as a stress reduction activity to promote overall wellness for first year college students with autism spectrum disorder. It was hypothesized that after engaging in a series of knitting sessions, participants would report a decrease in stress levels, as demonstrated using a pre- and post-session…

This research focuses on the application of multimedia technology and the Dynamic Time Warping (DTW) algorithm in university vocal music teaching. This model provides students with multi-dimensional learning experiences and targeted feedback. Experimental results show that students in the experimental group using this new model have significantly…

Individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often face significant challenges in social reciprocity, which involves the mutual exchange of social cues and interactions. This study investigates the potential of using a child-height assistive robot named Rudolf to enhance the social reciprocity skills of children with ASD. The research focused…

With almost all MLIS and similar degree programs having a required course covering database design, it is critical to develop curriculum that engages students in learning essential concepts and how to implement designs. We report on a project that explored how essential knowledge about database design can be taught effectively through experiential…

Engineering instructors play a crucial role in developing a positive culture in their classes. However, few studies have explored integrating teaching pedagogies to convey a culture of care and support students' mental health and well-being (MHWB) in engineering education contexts. It is critical to advance knowledge in this area considering the…

This study evaluates the performance of three leading AI chatbots--OpenAI's ChatGPT, Google's Gemini, and Microsoft Bing Copilot--in answering multiple choice questions (MCQs) from the UGC-NET Education paper. Using 150 randomly selected questions from examination cycles between June 2019 and December 2023, the chatbots' accuracy was assessed…

With the increase of global migration comes a growing cultural and linguistic diversity in many countries around the world. Public schools in the U.S. experience this reality each year with the rising number of emergent bilinguals in the classroom. Emergent bilingual is a category or classification to designate a person who speaks a language other…

Whilst in the United Kingdom (UK), consultation is a key function of an educational psychologist's (EP's) role, research into its core components remains limited, hindering systematic refinement across the profession. To develop a more consensus view of consultation, understanding commonalities across EP practice is likely beneficial. This study…

The new California's Bilingual Teacher Performance Expectations (BTPE), adopted in 2021, are set to be implemented during the 2023-2024 academic year. Since the approval of the Bilingual Education Act in the 1960s, bilingual education in California has navigated its -- sometimes dramatically -- swaying state policies. Being one of the most…

Sustained implementation of effective behavior support systems and practices is critical for improving academic and behavior outcomes for students with and without disabilities. Although implementation studies have identified variables facilitating sustained implementation of Tier 1 behavior support systems in schools, little research exists…

There is a special category of mentor: the person who supports you as much as they support your career. They offer a unique relationship that is rich and powerful. Researchers have tried to better understand this relationship and the other varieties of mentoring relationships. But there is a significant gap in that research: we don't talk about…

Quality out-of-school reading programs have positive impact on students' academic learning. However, the recruitment and retention of qualified teachers for such programs can be challenging. In this article, we described an out-of-school reading project, the "It Takes a Village Project" (or "Village Project"), that not only…

Chinese local undergraduate universities are in a process of transition into universities of applied sciences. Important aspects of this include strengthening cooperation between universities and industry, cultivating applied talent needed in industry, improving students' employment rates, and promoting economic development. Internships are an…

In the midst of the COVID-19 global pandemic, teachers were forced to quickly determine how to deliver a free appropriate public education to their students when in-person instruction was not possible. School districts and states have a variety of ways to provide supports to their teachers. One method for providing technical assistance,…