This study explores the evolving nature of students' sense of belonging in Finnish higher education, particularly as learning environments shift between in-person, online, and hybrid modes. While much research has focused on belonging in Higher Education, the experiences of Language Centre students remain underexplored. The aim of this study is to…

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping educational systems worldwide, raising critical debates about the reliability of AI-generated content, the validity of AI-driven assessments, and the ethical implications of its integration into diverse learning environments. This study examines the integrity of AI-enhanced education within the…

The global pandemic, COVID-19, has revealed the cracks and crevices in our societies. From the economy to education, the pandemic has impacted all aspects of human life concerning planning, governance and policymaking in significant ways. The temporary closure of educational institutions necessitated the shift to an online mode of teaching and…

The development of positive teacher attitudes towards students with disabilities is a catalyst for their social inclusion. It is therefore important that the foundations for positive teacher attitudes be laid in pre-service teacher education programmes. This article reports a pilot study that investigated the impact of a disability awareness…

In current Australian practice, higher education institutions provide access to reasonable adjustments for disabled students to support equitable access to learning. Although these practices can support access to learning, there are many barriers for students, including the requirement to disclose their disability, an administrative and advocacy…

In this article we examine how linguistically and racially minoritized youth in Danish schools turn to TikTok to imagine possibilities of belonging and inclusion. Drawing from ethnographic data collection in two Danish high schools and follow-up interviews with youth, we consider the role of social media in students' desires to create schoolwide…

Higher education institutions require innovative work integrated learning models to deliver sufficient and appropriate practice opportunities for students. This study describes the experience of an interprofessional placement course by students enrolled in a prosthetic and orthotic degree at a regional university in Australia. Twelve…

Students at vocational schools in Denmark have, on average, a lower health status than that of comparable young people in high schools for several parameters. Against this background, several health-promoting activities have been initiated at vocational schools. However, the problem is persistent, and therefore a new approach is needed developed…

Universities are expanding the number of interdisciplinary courses they offer. These courses are often developed at the fringes of universities and academic departments by course leaders who often have significant design and teaching autonomy. Course leaders' conceptions of the purpose of interdisciplinary education shape their decisions about…

This mixed-methods study aimed to test the feasibility, acceptability, and fidelity of involving early childhood education (ECE) staff without special education training or prior parent coaching experience in the delivery of an adapted evidence-based parent coaching intervention for young children with autism (Focused Playtime…

Students with emotional/behavioral disorders are increasingly included in general education settings, requiring their special educators to coordinate with other educators. Yet, research provides limited insights into their interactions with other educators. Thus, we qualitatively examined how special educators experienced and navigated…

This article presents a field-tested approach for integrating music arranging into middle and high school music ensembles. This project-based unit of study builds on scholarship in informal music learning and social constructivism. Reflections from former high school students who participated in the project help illuminate these connections. The…

Background: Obesity and physical inactivity are serious public health concerns in the United States (US) and globally. COVID-19 restrictions are resulting in decreased physical activity (PA) levels among children. Purpose: To determine barriers and challenges to PA promotion among children during COVID-19 and inform a PA promotion video. Methods:…

Mainstream thought on Pacific education tends to highlight the relatively poor educational achievement and sub-optimal experiences of Pacific learners in Aotearoa New Zealand. This article explores further understandings of the links between Pacific learners, their environments, and relational learning experiences. The argument is supported by…

Background and aims: A high rate of children in mental health services have poor language skills, but little evidence exists on how mental health support is delivered to and received by children with language needs. This study looked at parental experiences, asking parents of children with speech, language and communication needs (SLCN) about…