This article investigates views and discourses on outdoor play in preschool teachers talks about their playgrounds and outdoor practices in Swedish preschools. Included were a strategic sample of teachers from newer, larger preschool facilities with more programmed outdoor space, and teachers from older, more traditional facilities containing more…

Background/Aims: This study explored supporting the social inclusion of adults with intellectual disabilities living in rural areas, by engaging natural supporters (other than family members and paid staff). Methods: This qualitative study involved educating and preparing six local connectors--each a member of mainstream volunteering and/or…

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of HIIT training on body composition and fitness in female adolescents and compare with regular physical education classes. Method: A total participant sample consisted of 40 adolescent females from the secondary grammar school, who were randomly assigned to the experimental group…

Humor is seen as an effective tool to create a conducive learning environment. However, there is a dearth of research into the use of humor devices by second language (L2) learners. To fill this gap, this study investigated the role of proficiency and self-reported creativity in the quantity and diversity of humor devices used in written comedy…

In the face of worsening college student mental health, calls for greater rest and leisure are abundant. However, without an understanding of student attitudes and experiences with rest, improved mental health through rest are limited. The current study surveyed this critical context in 280 college students across two institutions by examining…

This study explores the relationship between physical activity and career adaptability among Chinese university students and investigates the underlying mechanisms involved. A survey was conducted with 420 university students using various scales to measure physical activity, motives for physical activity, psychological capital, and career…

Each week in Australia, hundreds of people attend classes in international folk dancing (IFD), eagerly learning and practising dances from around the globe. The existence of FDA and the popularity of IFD must be accorded to André van de Plas from The Netherlands, who visited Australia every year for over three decades. This article examines the…

This study examines the cultural climate of successful groups in online undergraduate sociology courses that developed social contracts aimed at fostering positive group work experiences and academic achievement. An analysis of participants' group assessment papers investigated the most important attributes of group cultures with congenial work…

This paper describes design and content decisions undertaken in the development of the Early Years STEM Australia (ELSA) Foundation-Year Two (F-2) school program. The ELSA F-2 program aims to foster critical STEM literacy and numeracy skills in young learners by providing an integrated approach to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics…

Background: Compared to the role of classmates on students' academic development, less research has focused on the role of peers in students' motivation and developmental outcomes in school-organized Co-Curricular Activities (CCAs). Aims: This study examined how perceived acceptance from CCA peers early in the school year (T1) is associated with…

In recent decades, educational reforms have introduced requirements for the digitalization of curriculum resources, including textbooks. Digital textbooks can offer new opportunities for teaching and learning mathematics through the provision of novel features such as interactivity, dynamics, feedback, and personalization. The aim of this paper is…

This research examines the evolution of outdoor recreation ("friluftsliv") in public discourse in Norway between 1965-2000. How was "friluftsliv" defined in Norway in this period, which actors launched definitions and which definitions gained hegemony? The article is based on a literature study within the new cultural history…

Self-regulation is an important predictor of children's learning and positive behavior in the classroom. In early childhood, self-regulation undergoes significant development along with the development of motor skills. The intrinsic association between these two lines of development makes early childhood a window of opportunity for fostering…

This study investigates the effect of cognitive control strategies on young children's emotional and attentional states during coding learning. We conducted a quasi-experimental study with 46 children aged 5-6 years, dividing them into an experimental group using cognitive control strategies (planning, monitoring, reflecting) and a control group…

This study investigated the repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic on preschool education and sought answers to how preschool education is implemented, what kind of activities are held, what kind of challenges need to be overcome, and what measures need to be taken to sustain preschool education. The sample consisted of 25 preschool teachers and…