The purpose of this qualitative action research study was to describe a middle-level science teacher's transition to an inquiry-based, progressivist, student-centered model from a traditional, teacher-centered model as well to document the student-participants' perceptions of the new model. The study population consisted of one-hundred…

The purpose of this article is to provide insights into parent-child engagement in mathematics homework of senior school children. A mixed-methods approach was employed in the study, utilising survey questionnaires and semi-structured interviews of eight parent-child dyads from three secondary schools in Melbourne. Data collection and analysis…

This study used a mixed methods research design to examine teachers' perceptions of and knowledge about Universal Design for Learning (UDL). It specifically investigated whether participant teachers viewed the UDL instructional model as one that has the potential to improve student outcomes and whether the training in UDL was sufficient to allow…

This paper presents an outline of our project, in which we develop an observation framework for integrating lecture and contextual learning in the field of crop cultivation. Specifically, we will use multi sensing of learners' activities in classrooms, and contextual learning in fieldwork, farm planting, and farming environments. The motivation…

The results of the implementation of formative assessment into chemistry education at secondary school for the topic "Mixtures" are presented here. Students (12-14 years old, N=202) were divided into two groups--control (N=97) and experimental (N=105). Teachers of experimental group implemented formative assessment tools into ten lessons…

Despite increased attention placed both in and outside Australia on student participation in university governance, there remains a gap in practices and programs that help support students to contribute across various governance groups, councils, and representative roles. This practice report explores two aspects of developing student partnership…

Growing evidence suggests that many people do not see the differences between relationship education (RE) and couples therapy (CT). In fact, many lack information regarding the details and processes included in both RE and CT. If the differences are not understood, fewer people may be inclined to attend RE. RE has experienced various recruitment…

Youths' perspectives are often unexplored in youth program development and implementation. This article examined youths' perspectives of a 4-H youth prevention program called "Health Rocks!" that is designed to promote healthful decision-making skills, stress coping, and socioemotional skills related to substance use. Qualitative and…

Children in impoverished settings face a multitude of risk factors that may impact early childhood development (ECD). Poor ECD can lead to negative outcomes and the continuation of the intergenerational cycle of poverty. Early stimulation from caregivers can counter the effects of risk factors. Increased developmental literacy supports positive…

Policy and professional standards shape the way that special education teachers partner with parents. Such partnership is key to engaging parents in the process of special education and can serve as the foundation for collaboration and information sharing. Although the literature describes recommendations for how teachers can provide information…

Challenging behavior exhibited by young children with neurodevelopmental disabilities is known to negatively affect their optimal development and families' quality of life. Although some support exists for English-speaking parents of children with autism who live in high-resource countries, it is scarce for others. Such disparity may also be…

Background: Introductory Psychology students rarely learn about unethical biomedical research outside the Tuskegee syphilis study, but these practices were widespread in U.S. public health research (e.g., at the Willowbrook State School researchers infected children with disabilities with hepatitis). Objectives: Replicate and extend Grose-Fifer's…

This study investigates the impact near-peer tutors (NPTs) have on the learning experience of students enrolled on the biomedical and medical science programmes at De Montfort University, UK. Using a questionnaire, tutees were able to comment on their confidence level on certain academic taught topics in human physiology before and after attending…

Although blended learning (BL) has emerged as one of the most dominant delivery modes in higher education in the 21st century, there are notable barriers and drawbacks in using BL for English language teaching and learning in Vietnamese universities. This study reports on research into the use of BL, conducted through semi-structured interviews…

Transgender youth face several comorbidities with oral health implications, including depression, harmful eating behaviors, and pharmaceutical side-effects. No information exists on how transgender youth view oral health or how they interface with oral health providers. The purpose of this study was to elicit experiences, knowledge, and…