Primary to secondary school transition is an important time for young children as it marks the beginning of a new chapter in their lives. For some, there is "too much stuff for my brain to handle" (Participant 3) with many changes happening concurrently as students enter their new learning environment, in a context of adolescent changes.…

The purpose of this study was to identify experiences gained from acculturating into the Italian food culture by American university students studying abroad in Italy. The Socio-Ecological Model (SEM) guided focus group discussions with students during the fall of 2022. A total of five groups with 29 students participated. The primary influence on…

Background: This study explores how family language policies (FLPs) in multilingual homes where isiXhosa is the primary language influence caregiver choices regarding children's language development and education. Objectives: The study aims to give insight on how non-nuclear family structures in a selected sample of Western Cape families are…

The school is the home of many learners because they spend a significant amount of their time in school. Therefore, the built environment of the school is expected to affect learners' engagement, welfare, and experience. This study aimed to examine how the built environment of schools affects performance outcomes in basic education in rural Ghana.…

Nudging is a strategy from behavioural economics that subtly influences behaviour by changing the environment. Despite its recent introduction in education, no overview exists of what behavioural interventions are already practiced in education, and how these fit within nudging frameworks. In this qualitative study, we investigated what nudges are…

Mindfulness and biofeedback are two techniques that have been gaining popularity in recent years as effective tools for improving well-being and performance. Specifically, mindfulness is a practice of being present and fully engaged in the present moment through breathing exercises, meditation, and other relaxation techniques. In contrast,…

Three decades have passed since the start of the largest immigration wave in Israeli history, comprised of around one million Russian-speaking Jews from the FSU. This study examines the professional and personal experiences of individuals from the "1.5 generation" -- those who immigrated in childhood -- now employed as senior faculty in…

Islamophobia presents complex challenges in Western societies, leading to racial discrimination and violence against Muslims. This paper explores the interconnectedness and interactions between racism and Islamophobia, as Islamophobia is conceptualized as a form of racism in the literature. Specifically, it explicates racism and its different…

Educators need to provide students with opportunities for experiential learning, inquiry-based exploration, and collaborative discussion. Students bring an amalgam of diverse ideas to the classroom; knowledge-building principles provide a framework for inclusive learning experiences that strengthen engagement, content retention, and positive…

This article presents the findings of a scoping review of 26 empirical studies that examined early literacy in Reggio Emilia and Montessori classrooms. A five-stage framework for conducting scoping reviews was used and led to the review of the selected studies. In addition, a thematic content analysis was conducted resulting in four main themes…

As faculty continue to focus on creating supportive learning environments for students, both on campus and online, it is essential to analyze the sense of belonging and how it is intentionally nurtured in our educational settings. With the expansion of online enrollment and the changing landscape of in-person classrooms, understanding students'…

This bibliometric study examines the trends and contributions in school head leadership competencies from 2015 to 2024, using data from Scopus and employing VOSviewer. The research aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the scholarly literature on leadership competencies in the range of a school head. The methodology involves a thorough…

Youth in out-of-home care are at high risk of experiencing poor health and wellbeing, due to a combination of experiences before and during out-of-home care. Notwithstanding, numerous youth in out-of-home care utilize their personal abilities and characteristics of the environment to achieve positive outcomes. Despite the importance of resilience,…

This paper reconsiders the concept of cultural ecology through a comparative education lens, introducing a novel methodological approach for engaging with Indigenous knowledge systems. Building on the interdisciplinary foundations of cultural ecology, the study employs international and intercultural comparison to examine how Indigenous…

Mahatma Gandhi famously said that serving others without expecting anything in return is the most meaningful approach to find one's own self. As I volunteered as an ELI (English Language Instruction) teaching assistant and learned more about the distinctive culture of the non-profit interfaith and refugee center community, this remark struck a…