This study explored the perceptions of learners, teachers, and administrators on the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in the higher secondary school education scenario of Kerala. The study was a comprehensive survey, and sample groups included 360 students, 60 teachers, and 5 administrators. Both qualitative methods and quantitative techniques…

Background: Appropriate management of chronic oropharyngeal dysphagia (OD) requires a family-centred approach. However, limited information is available on the challenges and resources perceived by informal caregivers who assist individuals with chronic OD. Aim: To investigate the daily challenges and resources reported by informal caregivers of…

Teachers' characteristics can significantly influence the quality of student functioning. Yet, there has been little exploration regarding which attributes matter to which outcomes, and for whom, and under what conditions. In this study, we considered four characteristics as perceived by students, namely competence, student-centered instruction,…

The diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) poses myriad challenges for families, yet there is a scarcity of research focusing on their journey from recognizing initial anomalies to implementing interventions. This qualitative study examines how caregivers in Sylhet, Bangladesh, perceive and manage ASD in their children, including early…

The concept of inclusion, which emphasises access to education and well-being for all students, is fundamental to Icelandic schools, but its aims and applications continue to be impacted by various social and academic barriers experienced by an increasing diversity of students. This article is an ethnographic study focusing on power relations in a…

This article introduces Hybrid Professional Becoming as a critical approach in English language teaching, challenging the native English-speaking teachers and non-native English-speaking teachers (NEST-NNEST) binary. Grounded in postcolonial theory and a comprehensive literature review, the approach weaves together critical reflection, desire,…

The aim of the study is to find out how some newly arrived students learn through investigating how the students themselves understand their learning and the teaching strategies used by the teacher. To reach this aim, we examine the various ways in which the student has learned Swedish, the different strategies that they use to understand a text,…

The Challenge: Rising mental health challenges are placing increasing strain on higher education systems. At this Hispanic- and minority-serving institution, many students are first-generation college students from neighborhoods characterized by some of Texas's highest incarceration rates and among the top ten ZIP codes for behavioral…

Indigenous peoples face specific challenges to the revitalisation of our heritage languages. I explore the role of emotions and socio-cultural contexts in shaping how young Maori men engage with te reo Maori (the Maori language). Through engaging in poetic analysis of semi-structured interviews with 16 young Maori men, I demonstrate how emotions…

Engaging in vivid conversations is crucial for the social and cognitive development of young children and for building their understanding of science phenomena. In this regard, educators play a pivotal role in shaping interactions with learners by providing adequate scaffolds to promote sustained shared thinking. Tablet computers are considered to…

This Case Study is based on research conducted in a higher-education institution in the United Kingdom. It examines the role of spoken language and how aspects of three different levels mediate learning: interpersonal (i.e., dialogue and personal information/interaction), sociohistorical (i.e., learning about the culture, traditions, and history…

This paper used the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) method for data collection and analysis to explore the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on communication and media studies in Arab countries in terms of its contribution to enhancing the learning capabilities of media students and developing their…

This study applied Social Cognitive Career Theory (SCCT) to examine factors influencing the academic aspirations of high-achieving sixth and seventh graders (n = 178) in a Talent Identification and Career Exploration (TICE) program, emphasizing geographical and gender differences. Participants were from rural, micropolitan, and college towns in…

Incidental vocabulary learning through reading may be influenced by a range of learner-internal as well as learner-external factors. This study, specifically, examined the potential impacts of three factors: text type, prior L2 vocabulary knowledge, and working memory capacity. Forty-six 1st grade high school students in Korea completed a battery…

Despite national efforts to improve STEM retention, students from historically marginalized backgrounds, particularly those with high financial need or limited academic preparation, continue to leave STEM fields at disproportionately high rates. While many programs offer support, there is limited understanding of how students experience and…