Trans* is an umbrella term to describe people whose gender is not the same as, or does not sit comfortably with, the sex they were assigned at birth. They may describe themselves using one or more of a wide variety of terms, including (but not limited to) transgender, non-binary, or genderqueer. Nowadays, trans* seems to be well established in…

In this empirical study, we investigate "what" and "how" teachers in Dutch universities of applied sciences (UAS) think they contribute to the development of students' ethical compasses. Six focus groups were conducted with teachers across three programmes: Initial Teaching Education, Business Services, and Information and…

The aim of this survey was to describe academic librarian roles in systematic reviews (SR) in any discipline, as a follow-up to a previous survey of Canadian academic health sciences librarians. A convenience sample of librarians at Canadian universities who support SRs were invited to complete a survey. Respondents were asked about their roles,…

Preschool settings play a significant role in promoting physical activity for children under five years. Most of the time, however, is sedentary (50-94%) with only a small percentage devoted to light (5-27%) or moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (1-17%). While the experiences children have during childcare hours can impact their physical…

This article studies the role of the village teacher in three rural parishes in eighteenth-century western Sweden. Earlier research has shown that the clergy and parents were important in reaching high literacy rates in early modern Sweden. However, many parishes were sparsely populated, and many villages were far from the church, affecting…

Through a doctoral experience that altered my personal and professional identities, I developed an unexpected fondness for Venn diagrams. They meaningfully transformed my ideation, self-reflection, and research processes. More than logical figures, Venn diagrams are inspiring, embracing, and empathetic zones that offer room to grow and space to…

This article presents the findings of a full-day professional learning workshop where K-3 educators explored student engagement during literacy learning. Drawing on a narrative approach, the authors discuss the conceptualizations of literacy engagement from initial to shifting to deepened. Data sources include literacy engagement artifacts shared…

An interdisciplinary curriculum provides integration of students' subjects and lives, guiding students to understand and engage with changes in the world through real situations and problems, with teachers playing a critical role. However, there is no assessment tool to explore teachers' interdisciplinary role perceptions (TIRP). In this study, an…

American colleges and universities are being scrutinized as never before. From rising tuition costs and allegations of plagiarism at the highest levels to concerns about low rates of completion and the state of free inquiry on campus, four-year colleges in the U.S. are under the microscope. Yet one crucial issue that is too rarely accorded the…

Problem-based learning (PBL) is a pedagogical approach that helps learners develop (meta)cognitive and social skills. In PBL, students identify problems, design strategies, implement them, and reflect on their resolution process. When applied in English language teaching (ELT), students interact throughout these phases, developing language…

This study investigated the qualities that Generation Z students in rural communities prefer in their Physical Education teachers. Using a qualitative-ethnographic approach, data were collected from 20 Generation Z students through open-ended questions validated by experts. The findings highlight four key traits that students value in PE teachers:…

Faculty often play a key role in vertical transfer (student transfer from community college associate- degree programs to bachelor's-degree programs), including preparing students academically, advising them, and evaluating their transfer credits. However, faculty's knowledge and views about transfer have received little formal study. The current…

Programme Leaders (PLs) in Higher Education (HE) hold a complex role that has responsibilities that link to external performance metrics. This role, existing outside of the traditional teaching/research view means it often lacks visibility and esteem (MacFarlane, 2007). How this influences role-holders' understanding of the role, and how they can…

This article explores the complex academic-administrative role of the associate dean in US higher education administration. Previous research in Australia, UK and USA indicates that these academic middle managers experience significant conflict and ambiguity due to their roles and responsibilities as faculty members and administrators. Victor…

A growing body of evidence promotes guided play as an optimal approach for supporting children's early mathematical ability (Skene et al., 2022), a skill that is essential for future learning (Duncan et al., 2007). While these experimental studies promote guided play for early mathematics (Fisher et al., 2013), classroom-based research identifies…