This study examines the manifestation of identity construction, negotiation, and transformation of two female young adults from refugee backgrounds -- one black Muslim and the other Asian, considering the complex social-ecological systems of refugee camps as well as the challenges of transitioning and resettlement in the United States. Applying…

In higher education, student evaluation of teaching (SET) has been under scrutiny for its lack of validity, weak correlation with student learning, and bias toward historically marginalized faculty. Absent from the literature are the psychological and financial implications of negative SETs. In an exploratory mixed methods study of 344…

This research aimed to investigate the association between a positive classroom climate and student academic achievement, with the mediating roles of peer-group interactions and motivation to learn. A total of 460 students from public lower secondary schools in the central region of Turkey participated in the research. The research used a…

This research paper investigates the influence of Generation Z (born approx. 2000 and 2015) on contemporary educational practices, focusing on their experiences in the classroom and their development of transferable skills for the workplace. As digital natives who have grown up with continual exposure to technology and digital information,…

The Maker Movement has gained popularity in educational settings due to its emphasis on hands-on creation and fostering creative expression. While making is often associated with STEM disciplines, literacy educators are increasingly interested in exploring the intersection between making and writing. This qualitative study examines the impact of…

There is an increasing focus on research exploring autistic communication and community. In this review, we systematically collate and analyse how autistic adults describe their experiences of other autistic people and the relationship this has with their Quality of Life (QoL). Fifty two qualitative papers were analysed using thematic…

The transition into postgraduate medical training is complex, requiring an integration into the workplace, adjustment to new identities, and understanding of the social and organisational structure of healthcare. Studies suggest that social resources, including a sense of belonging, inclusivity from social groups, and having strong social…

Objectives: Understanding how ethnicity and race shape individuals' everyday experiences in context is critical for advancing scientific rigor and addressing ethnic-racial inequities. Daily process studies (e.g., Experience-Sampling Method, Ecological Momentary Assessment, daily diary methods) offer unique utility for studying ethnic-racial…

MetaHuman technology's development and the Metaverse's growth have transformed virtual interactions and brought up new cybersecurity risks. This research provides cybersecurity awareness education tools for phishing attacks in the metaverse realm that use MetaHuman avatars, which turned out to be more dishonest than conventional phishing…

Campus climate can strongly affect the experiences of collegiate students who identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community. Using person-centered methodologies and thriving as methodological and conceptual lenses, we created groups of institutions based on perceptions of climate to illustrate differences in LGBTQ+ student engagement using data from…

Following on from the reflections on 'social action' [Pedler 2020, "On Social Action." "Action Learning: Research and Practice" 17 (1): 1-9., and Pedler 2021, "Action Learning for Social Action Taking Part in Social Change." Abingdon: Routledge], this paper examines how an 'action learning ethos' can provide guidance…

This study explores the whistleblowing experiences of individuals with disabilities in Ethiopian public educational institutions, focusing on their motivations, challenges, and support systems. Using a qualitative research design, data were collected through semi-structured interviews and a focus group discussion with 40 participants, including…

Over the past three decades, the K-12 multilingual English learner (ML-EL) population has grown both numerically and geographically; over three-quarters of public schools now enroll ML-EL students. Districts new to serving ML-ELs often struggle to develop the systems, structures, and policies necessary to comply with federal guidelines governing…

Positive interpersonal peer relationships are noted to be beneficial for learning outcomes and persistence for college students, but these benefits can be hindered when peer interactions include subtle expressions of gender bias. In an academic setting, we tested whether being mere witnesses to subtle behavioral expressions of gender bias affects…

This study contributes to understanding the long-term development of burnout dimensions across students in general upper secondary education and of support, engagement, and gender as factors that contribute to this development. The study followed Finnish academic track students (N = 210) over three years to examine the development of three burnout…