Anglophone Higher Education Institutions have embraced cultural diversity but continue to approach linguistic diversity through a deficit perspective, often treating multilingualism as an obstacle rather than a resource (Preece et al., 2018). This paper argues for the adoption of a linguistic repertoires perspective in learning development to…

Transitions into early childhood education in a new country can be challenging for refugee and migrant children, their families, and teachers. This article presents pilot study findings that explored how two ECE centres, collaborating with a settlement centre, support positive transitions for families entering ECE settings. Research highlights…

This study used critical discourse analysis (CDA) to explore how course syllabi may impact disability disclosure in higher education. By examining 15 syllabi from across three disciplines at a public university, the analysis reveals the use of neutral but bureaucratic disability terminology and impersonal tones that may fail to foster an inclusive…

This study critically examines the use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in supporting the education of students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in primary settings, with a focus on its pedagogical implications. Acknowledging the evolving nature of technology, this research highlights its dual potential to…

This study explored the perception of Indian science teachers and special educators about the engagement of students or children with visual impairment (CWVI) in science classrooms using qualitative research design. The narratives of both science teachers (STs) and special educators (SETs) were studied to uncover the issues, challenges, and…

Purpose: In this mixed methods study, we delve into the complex realm of perceptions of critical race theory (CRT) in the United States. The public perspective of CRT has implications for K12 education, particularly as it relates to teaching literature and social studies. In our investigation, we focus on school district superintendents'…

Background/purpose: This study aimed to evaluate teachers' self-perceived instructional competencies in educating students with disabilities. Recognizing the pivotal role of educators in inclusive education, the research sought to determine the extent to which teachers believe they possess the necessary teaching skills for this student population.…

Out-of-school time (OST) science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) programs have gained recognition for their potential to enhance youth engagement, motivation, and skills by addressing young people's needs for autonomy, competence, and connection (Faust & Kuperminc, 2020; Hoffman et al., 2021; Mulvey et al., 2023; Yu et al., 2022; Yu…

Over the past few decades, there has been an increase in the percentage of students with disabilities included in general education classrooms. However, little is known about the preparation of general education teachers to include students with disabilities, especially those with extensive support needs, in their classrooms. Therefore, the…

Concern over one-sided ideological bias in higher education has built over the past few years, resulting in a slew of articles calling for change. Academia should be reformed from the inside by setting up new policies and procedures that address the ideological imbalance and the resultant groupthink, junk science, and "cancellations"…

Staff-student partnerships have become increasingly popular in educational spaces. Although staff-student partnerships have been shown to improve the inclusivity of assessment practices and increase curriculum engagement among underprivileged student partners, student partners still face barriers to access and face challenges when engaging in such…

This article presents a review of the literature on the current policies and practices in the Arabian Gulf region related to the provision of education to students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in the context of the movement toward inclusive education (IE). The six member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)--Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman,…

This case study compared the perspectives of special education inclusion held by school leaders with those held by parents and teachers within a single school district. Interviews were conducted with 25 individuals who were school leaders, teachers, or parents in the district. Findings indicate a lack of uniform understanding of special education…

The quality of teachers' noticing in the inclusive classroom is supposed to depend on teachers' expertise. As part of professional development in video clubs, we compared Austrian and Swiss teachers' noticing of inclusive teaching. While, in Austria, teachers worked in an inclusive setting, in Switzerland the participating school ran special…

Situated in Hong Kong, this paper reports findings on intercultural communication between 43 participants engaged in collaborative translation and media production through a service-learning course at a local university. The participants are from diverse backgrounds and speak Cantonese, Mandarin, English, Czech, Hindi, and other languages as their…