This reflection uses poetry to illustrate how the COVID-19 pandemic uniquely illuminates the holistic nature of academic development. The virus stripped away the pretence that the success of higher education rests on select parts of the whole. We are all precarious and expendable; we are all integral and important. Each one of us, each part of us,…

Within South Africa, approximately 1.5 million children suffer from malnutrition and stunting with dire effects on their early development and thriving potential. Nutritional care within the first 1000 days of children's life plays pivotal role in their holistic development when a stable, safe, nurturing and responsive relationship is provided by…

There are myriad understandings of design that have evolved over time and vary by the industries and disciplines that practice it. In the engineering context, design is often described as a process or problem-solving ability. Through interviews with 12 experienced engineers, it was found that there are diverse understandings of the relationship…

To access accommodations, students must disclose their disabilities to disability resource centers (DRCs), formally request them, and work with disability resource professionals (DRPs) to determine if the requested accommodations are reasonable (Lyman et al., 2016). Although guidance is available for DRPs on determining reasonableness (e.g., AHEAD…

"Paideia," a Classical ancient Greek notion of education, encompassed both holistic formal instruction and art (particularly poetry) as means to develop cultural values and understanding. This dissertation examines how the new media arts--as a transdisciplinary and computational field--can be leveraged to fulfill a contemporary notion of…

With the increasing integration of computer science into school curricula, a growing number of pupils are coming into contact with this subject. To get as many pupils as possible interested in computer science, the teaching strategies and methods must meet the heterogeneous prerequisites of the pupils. The purpose of this paper is to find out how…

The sport of orienteering has been largely absent from the outdoor and adventure coaching literature. Therefore, we know little about the experiences of orienteering coaches, specifically their journeys into coaching and the influences on their development. Consequently, the aim of this research is to explore British Orienteering coaches'…

This study investigates the experiences of teachers in middle leading positions who worked as ESD facilitators during a three-year whole school approach project designed to implement education for sustainable development (ESD). Five schools in a Swedish municipality participated in the project to integrate ESD into their organisation and teaching…

Over the past decade, Swedish sloyd educators have grappled with the challenge of integrating "aesthetic and cultural expressions" into their teaching practice. As part of a larger research endeavor focusing on discourses surrounding sloyd pedagogy, this article examines the evolution of the concept "aesthetical and cultural…

This study examines the multifaceted impacts of parental support on psychological well-being, academic resilience and language learning progress among lower-intermediate-level learners in China. Employing a parallel mixed-methods design, the research integrates quantitative and qualitative approaches to provide a comprehensive understanding of the…

Despite the extensive research studies on teacher mental health and associated contributing factors, a systematic investigation of the different occupational and personal stressors and mental health challenges that teachers cope with remains notably scarce. Using the socio-ecological framework, this research was an attempt to synthesize two…

This paper examines the historical evolution of teacher preparation in India, tracing the crucial shift from skills-focused "training" to holistic "education." It analyzes the transition from ancient Gurukul traditions through colonial systematization to the transformative National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. By…

As the cornerstone of European research and innovation, as well as serving 20 million learners across Europe, universities are key to making the European Commission's Competitiveness Compass a success. Indeed, research, innovation, education and skills are not only the keys to Europe's competitiveness, but essential elements for protecting…

"Systems Approach to Early Childhood Development: Bridging Theory, Policy and Practice" offers a comprehensive and compelling, evidence-based roadmap for strengthening development in early childhood years. Drawing on neuroscience, developmental psychology, developmental diversity and laws for protecting children, the book presents the…

Effective second language (L2) writing hinges on both learners' beliefs in their writing capabilities (self-efficacy) and their engagement in writing tasks. However, to date, no study has explored the association between these two important factors within an L2 writing context. Therefore, this study aims to examine how L2 writing self-efficacy…