The overall goal of this project is to gain a broad picture of belonging and the politics of belonging in early education settings (In Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Iceland the children attend school from 6 or 7 years. In the Netherlands children attend compulsory school at 4 years of age. Using the terms early education settings and (pre)schools…

Background: Social context and peers significantly impact students' motivation, especially in collaborative learning settings. However, there is limited evidence on how students strategically influence each other's motivation through socially shared regulation of learning (SSRL). Aims: This study examined secondary school students' SSRL during…

The American University of Sharjah (AUS) Writing Center, one of the first writing centers in the Gulf region, supports a multilingual student body in the transnational context of the United Arab Emirates. The profile gives an account of the Center's history, peer-tutoring program, tutor-training course, and Writing Fellows initiative, with…

The aim of this study was to determine the effects of the three presences in the Community of Inquiry framework on student satisfaction and intent to persist when mediated by satisfaction. Structural equation modeling was used to analyze these relationships in 762 students taking online courses at two French-speaking universities in Canada.…

Over the past decade, Southeast Asian countries have made significant progress in advancing inclusive education, largely driven by the momentum of Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4). The SDGs have served as a powerful catalyst, encouraging these countries to align their educational policies and practices with the principles of inclusion and…

Following the official implementation of soft skills in Moroccan higher education, this study examines the perceptions of Moroccan EFL (English as a Foreign Language) teachers regarding the challenges associated with developing and implementing soft skills. Using a Grounded Theory methodology, sixteen EFL educators were interviewed, and their…

The concept of collective teacher efficacy was first introduced by Bandura (1997) in the 1990s. Hattie's (2016) identification of collective teacher efficacy as the number one influence on student achievement has led to the idea that educators within a school can positively impact student achievement. In his research, Bandura identified four…

Masking may entail the suppression of autistic traits by autistic individuals. Thus far, research indicates a negative impact of autistic masking on mental health, but this is largely based on retrospective surveys. In this study, we used ecological momentary assessment to examine real-time associations between social context (i.e. presence of…

This study examines how multilingual caregivers use their linguistic resources to support their autistic children's language development, challenging historical narratives recommending therapists use only one language, English. Using a critical language socialization framework in which multilingualism is considered a practice that transcends…

This study explores the phenomenon of chain migration among university students from Sicily to central and northern Italy. Over recent decades, such trends in mobility have been growing. Utilising data from the Italian Ministry of University and Research and focusing on first-year students from the 2014 and 2017 cohorts, this work investigates…

Background: For students, digital literacy is an essential competency, and technology-supported learning has become one of the most crucial methods for developing students' digital literacy. However, no academic consensus exists regarding whether technology-supported learning is effective in improving students' digital literacy. Objectives: This…

The critical shortage of special education teachers in the U.S. can be alleviated by transitioning paraeducators into certified teaching roles. This study investigates what motivates paraeducators to pursue teaching credentials. In this study, 11 paraeducators enrolled in a university-based credentialing program participated in semi-structured…

Recently, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies has developed many aspects of education, as reported by several studies. However, little research has been done on the impact of AI-mediated education on junior middle school students' psycho-affective factors and behaviours. To fill the gaps, this study took an interventional…

Understanding how mathematics teacher educators (MTEs) inspire prospective mathematics teachers (PMTs) is essential for advancing mathematics pedagogy and developing future mathematics. This study explored the qualities of inspiring MTEs, the nature of their classroom environments and teaching practices, and the impact of their teaching on PMTs'…

Many participants in online courses struggle to remain engaged and complete the course, often due to a lack of perceived accountability. This study experimentally tested the effects of accountability interventions designed to encourage learners to discuss their progress with someone either inside or outside the course who could help hold them…