We investigated the relationships between Participation in Training, Informal Learning Behaviours (ILBs), and their dispositional (Readiness to Learn) and situational (Workplace Interaction and Autonomy) antecedents. Aiming to produce findings with greater reproducibility and generality, we used secondary data from 34 countries participating in…

In recent years, the Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring Network has observed a shift in racial disparities in autism. To delineate the historical shift of racial disproportionality in US autism prevalence, our literature review examines three key topics: publication trends concerning racial disproportionality in autism, discernible…

The fusion genre merges Peking Opera's narrative depth and cultural symbolism with Western music's harmonic, melodic, and rhythmic diversity, creating a hybrid musical form that preserves traditional art while resonating with contemporary audiences. The objective is to investigate the fusion development of Chinese popular songs inspired by Peking…

The present study employs qualitative content analysis to investigate perceptions of classroom justice within the specific multicultural dynamics of teacher-student interactions. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with fourteen parent-youth pairs of Belgian-Moroccan background, revealing that the three key dimensions of the classroom…

Social interaction is essential for international students in rebuilding support systems in their host country; however, the complexity of this process remains insufficiently explored. Guided by the conceptual framework of social connectedness, this qualitative case study examines the types, influencing factors, and characteristics of social…

Purpose: The article illustrates why it was necessary to use an autoethnographic approach in the study of initial training for future Finnish physical education teachers, and demonstrates how a researcher's self-reflection can initiate an investigation, and how personal narratives can serve as both a research method and a means of data collection…

Teacher empathy, which is critical in meeting students' diverse needs and backgrounds, has been commonly conceptualised with respect to cognitive and emotional capacity. Recognising the significance of an action dimension in empathy, this study aims to investigate how teachers who teach in culturally-diverse classrooms translate their…

The proliferation of online information sources, particularly regarding sex and sexuality, presents challenges for young people, educators, and policymakers in understanding how different cultural, socioeconomic, and minority groups access this information. The study explores disparities in seeking information about sex and sexuality among Arab…

Intimate partner violence (IPV), although prevalent across the United States, is among the understudied topics in minority populations, such as international students on college campuses. The present study addresses the underexplored phenomenon of IPV among international college students, aiming to provide insights crucial for navigating…

The purpose of this study was to describe and explain in-service Japanese elementary classroom teachers' experiences with parental involvement of immigrant parents as it pertains to physical education (PE). The study was framed using the theory of teacher development. This study used a descriptive-qualitative methodology and an explanatory case…

This study offers an account of the coming out by Amy, a 20-year-old student of Japanese in Boston who has 'been out to most' as a cisgender lesbian woman, to Yoko, a 19-year-old student of English in Tokyo who experiences culture shock with Amy's revelation. The data originated from an exchange on "Google Hangouts" that was part of a…

Purpose: One key aspect of European curriculum reforms is to empower students with the skills needed to engage actively in the pluralistic and multicultural global society of the 21st century. This study aims to examine the extent of multicultural education within the national core curricula of three European countries: Hungary, Finland and…

Background: As the global landscape of education evolves with digital advancements, the feasibility of integrating digital music skills into primary school curricula has become a subject of exploration, South Africa is no exception. Aim: This study aims to conduct a content analysis of the existing scholarly writings to assess the feasibility of…

A paradox exists among Hispanic college-bound students: despite a greater inclination toward pursuing a college education, they are among the least likely to persist toward graduation. This study contributes to understanding Hispanic persistence and retention strategies at a Predominantly White Institution (PWI). It examines the relationship…

As a former treaty port and a current Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in China, Shantou occupies unique position in China's interaction with colonialism and globalisation. Through an analysis of English translations in the linguistic landscape (LL) in Shantou, it was found that international, local and regional factors work together to shape the…