There is a dearth of knowledge regarding how self-directed learning and inclusion relate as concepts. In this paper, we explore how self-directed learning and inclusion are discussed together in the educational literature. With the aim of advancing our conceptual and theoretical understanding in this regard, we present the findings of a systematic…

Five distinct generational cohorts, from the Silent Generation (born 1920s-1940s) to Generation Z (born 1996-2010s), are active in the workforce. These cohorts are defined by shared characteristics shaped by pivotal historical events influencing their worldviews and work behaviors. Each generation presents unique challenges due to differing…

Amidst a backdrop of rising hate crimes and hostility towards the trans community, educational institutions have emerged as an area of contestation. How can educators navigate this to create rights respecting classrooms that empower active citizens who advocate for trans equality? This piece provides a community-based commentary that considers the…

Canadian historical records demonstrate the role of schools in diminishing Indigenous identity, either intentionally or as a result of neglect, within dominant western systems (Battiste, 2013; Harper & Thompson, 2017; Henry et al., 2017; Marom, 2019; Pidgeon et al., 2013; St. Denis, 2011). Despite the oppressive effects of institutional racism…

Programming is becoming a key subject in early education globally, with surging problems of how computer science can become a subject for children of all ages and backgrounds. Problems of implementing new technologies in the old curricula have long been noted, and lately, concern over computer science education goals is often too narrow and…

This study aimed to examine teachers' levels of adopting inclusive education principles. The research was conducted using the general survey and causal-comparative models within the framework of quantitative research methods. The study population consisted of teachers, with the sample drawn from teachers working in the province of Igdir. A total…

This policy guidance offers recommendations that schools can adopt to safeguard their students and ensure their right to engage in peaceful protest, while maintaining a safe campus environment and upholding relevant laws. The guidance came in response to a growing wave of discriminatory and punitive actions against student protesters, particularly…

Psychoeducational reports prepared by the Educational Psychological Service are foundational for special educational support in Norway, ensuring equitable opportunities for development, learning and participation among children with special educational needs in mainstream Early Childhood Education and Care settings. This qualitative study examines…

This discussion paper reflects on the affordances of face-to-face interaction and copresence in the light of increasingly digitized learning spaces in higher education. Especially in inequitable contexts, heightened dependence on digital platforms for teaching and learning can exacerbate inequalities in terms of student access and inclusion. This…

This paper discusses the views of initial teacher education (ITE) lecturers in two Scottish universities regarding teaching and learning about inclusive practice. This work is part of a national study to map instances where inclusion and inclusive practice were taught in Scottish initial teacher education courses. It reports lecturers' views…

The inclusion of children with disabilities within general physical education contexts poses challenges in maximizing their learning potential. The purpose of this case study was to investigate physical activity levels and correct motor skill trials of a child with a developmental delay in relation to her typically developing peers and the extent…

This research is devoted to the identification of the role of cultural inclusiveness of universities in view of the development of the international higher education market, increase in the problem of intercultural communications, and support for cultural inclusiveness in higher education institutions. Problems of international higher education…

Autistic individuals face challenges in expressing their sexuality and understanding social norms, exacerbated by inadequate sex education. To improve the acquisition of sex education programs, this systematic review identified and synthesized the barriers and facilitators to addressing sex education for autistic learners. A comprehensive database…

This paper explores the critical role that safe spaces, or 'Pride Groups', can play in developing ontological security and allyship within schools. Drawing on data collected from eight UK secondary schools and one college, the research evaluates the impact of these groups, using an innovative theoretical framework combining Meyer's minority stress…

This paper introduces the Heritage-based Education 5.0 model as a transformative approach to decolonize higher education in Zimbabwe and other postcolonial contexts. Departing from the traditional Education 3.0 banking model, which imposes Western-centric knowledge on passive students, this model recognizes and values students' cultural heritage…