Background: Black families of children with autism spectrum disorder have less access to high quality, culturally responsive care for their children. Method: We assessed satisfaction and service utilization among fifty (29%) Black caregivers and 124 (71%) White caregivers of children with autism spectrum disorder. We also examined whether race…

Purpose: Research documents poor outcomes for autistic adults in the domains of employment, independent living, and social relationships. Measurement and sample limitations in prior studies may have amplified past estimates of poor outcomes. The goal of the current study was to improve upon past approaches and to create and describe a measurement…

World Language (WL) education is facing a teacher supply crisis affecting the quality and stability of programs in K-12 schools. The extant literature on teacher attrition draws attention to the challenges of early career teachers with implications for how teacher preparation and induction programs might increase retention in schools. This survey…

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to draw from the conservation of resources (COR) theory and investigate two separate models termed Model A and Model B. Model A examines the mediating role of life satisfaction (LS) on the relationship between servant leadership (SL) and lecturers' attitudinal loyalty (AL) and behavioral loyalty (BL). Model B…

Background: Video conferencing technology has moved online education into a new stage of real-time video interaction. However, shortcomings such as students' lack of concentration and substantive engagement during video conferencing greatly limit the improvement of online learning effectiveness. According to social presence theory and the…

The motivation of English language teachers (ELTs) plays a critical role in educational success and the effective teaching of English Language Learners (ELLs). Understanding the factors that influence teacher motivation is therefore essential for educational improvement. This study investigates the complex interplay among social support, job…

The study aimed to examine the impact of a gamified distance learning system on enhancing digital creativity in distance education. The research involved 36 graduate students from Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University enrolled in the Public Administration Innovation course. Over a six-week experimental period, the learning system incorporated…

Purpose: Caregivers of children with developmental language disorder (DLD) face numerous challenges, including limited evidence-backed options for learning about oral language and DLD. This explanatory sequential, mixed-methods study quantified and described caregiver perceptions of learning about DLD through an online asynchronous training.…

This paper explores the impact of digital technologies and artificial intelligence on higher education from the perspective of students at four Armenian universities. Data from in-depth interviews with 200 students and focus group discussions highlight how digital platforms and AI tools are used for academic purposes, assess student satisfaction,…

Despite the vital role of well-being on academic achievement, doubts prevail as to what extent and how well-being contributes to students' academic achievement. The present research therefore investigated the relation between well-being and academic achievement using multidimensional measures, while considering self-efficacy as a mediator.…

Stresses related to illness, hospitalisation, and the disruption of educational activities and daily routines often have a negative impact on children, with panic situations or anxiety states being the most frequent manifestations. This study explores whether participation in routine hospital school activities is associated with short-term changes…

Background/purpose: The current study examined the possibility of utilising a practice-based learning strategy to enhance the motivation for job retention among student teachers. Materials/methods: These participants were randomly assigned to either the practice-based learning strategy (PBLS) group (44) or to the control group (45). The teachers'…

Background/purpose: Practical work is a key component of science education that can contribute to comprehensive learning and scientific literacy. This study presents the results of an Inquiry-Based Learning (IBL) approach using a DNA extraction practice with 4th-year secondary education Spanish students. The findings highlight significant…

With rapid advancements in science and technology, educational systems worldwide emphasize the need for teachers to integrate creativity and innovation into their teaching to better equip students for the future. Thus, pre-service teachers' beliefs about creativity and their willingness to embrace creative teaching practices are essential for both…

Background: Satisfaction of psychology students has implications for students' engagement, learning, and persisting with education. Understanding of influences on satisfaction remains incomplete. Objective: To investigate contributors to psychology students' satisfaction, we assessed multivariate associations of satisfaction with institutional,…