Teachers face a variety of challenges and stressors that can erode their well-being over a long period. Compassion and mindfulness are known to affect teachers' social-emotional competence. Psychological flexibility means that individuals accept things beyond their control and are determined to continue the actions that can make their lives…

This study explores the relationship between technology-based collaborative learning and learners' social regulation, academic emotions, and academic presentation. The researchers invited 695 English as a Foreign Language (EFL) students of different ages and learning backgrounds to participate in the research by questionnaire. The validated…

The purpose of this study was to analyze digital competencies of student teachers in Early Childhood Education and Primary Education of the Faculty of Education, Economy and Technology of Ceuta of the University of Granada. Specifically, we investigated the degree of competence in digital ethics that future teachers acquire, develop and/or enhance…

While environmental problems are urgent in modern society, they are especially difficult to tackle because of their normative and politically controversial nature. Universities may choose different theoretical paradigms for the teaching of environmental problems. However, limited theoretical and/or practical analysis has been undertaken of the…

This study aimed to develop the "Social Skills Assessment Scale--Teacher Form" (SOSAS--TF) for preschool children. Data were collected from three distinct groups of participants. The first dataset, obtained from 254 preschool children, was collected during a "preliminary trial." The second dataset, gathered from 896 preschool…

Social problem solving (SPS) represents a social cognitive reasoning process that gives way to behavior when individuals are navigating challenging social situations. Autistic individuals have been shown to struggle with specific aspects of SPS, which, in turn, has been related to social difficulties in children. However, no previous work has…

Bullying in school has become a public health problem. Among the various bullying's risk factors, the vulnerabilities associated with socio-emotional skills stand out. The present study aims to explore the relationship between bullying, victimization, self-concept, and empathy; to test differences in victimization and bullying between boys and…

Autistic adults are often challenged to engage in and complete life skill tasks independently and are underrepresented in employment. No prior study has explored the perceptions of autistic individuals regarding K-12 life skills experiences and postsecondary employment. As such, the purposes of this study were to explore the association between…

This study tested the feasibility and efficacy of a Virtual Reality (VR) social prediction training (VR-Spirit) specifically designed for patients with congenital cerebellar malformation. The study is a randomised controlled trial in which 28 cerebellar patients aged 7-25 yo were randomly allocated to the VR-Spirit or to a control intervention in…

Like other countries, higher education in Chile still has important socio-economic gaps to be addressed. As part of the strategies to attend this challenge, peer tutoring programmes have developed considerably in recent years. Much of the research on peer tutoring in higher education has focused primarily on the impact on the students being…

Evidence-based practices (EBPs) are recognised as essential elements of learning and teaching programmes for autistic students in Irish primary school classrooms. Through these practices, teachers can feel confident that they are supporting autistic students using recognised and validated research. This paper reports on Irish teachers' familiarity…

The concept of emotional maturity encompasses the ability to recognize, control, and constructively express one's emotions. It involves heightened self-awareness, emotional regulation, and a deeper understanding of others' feelings. Emotionally mature individuals are resilient in the face of adversity, able to maintain perspective, and approach…

Virtual reality (VR) technology provides innovative intervention means for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) due to its advantages of realism, flexibility, and controllability, bringing new possibilities. The application of VR technology for intervention in children with ASD has been widely explored. A total of 39 studies reviewed…

Early care and education (ECE) teachers play a significant role in creating the social and emotional learning climate in the classroom. The present qualitative study explores short and long-term outcomes of Social Emotional Learning for Teachers (SELF-T), an online intervention that was delivered as part of a comprehensive professional development…

This study investigated caregivers' perspectives on applied behaviour analysis (ABA) intervention for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in Ghana. Using a qualitative case study approach, data were collected from 13 teachers and six parents across two schools in the Central and Greater Accra Regions. Thematic analysis revealed seven…