The rich learning that accompanies collaborative research practices can go unappreciated without systematic reflection and examination, which is an under-researched area. In this arts-informed inquiry, grounded in the experiences of four scholars, we show how artmaking was integrated into a qualitative research process to represent findings. In…

There are hundreds of satellites in orbit around Earth. Readily available data about them can be a treasure trove for investigations by students at all levels. Orbital parameters and energy changes can be explored. Many of these satellites transmit signals that can be detected by an inexpensive radio receiver--a scanner--designed to receive FM…

The presented article is based on the theoretical concept of the interdependence of human existence and the social environment of its habitat. To study the interactive exchange of a person and the social environment, the methodology of the eco-anthropocentric paradigm of cognition of social and environmental interaction, developed by the famous…

Modes have historically been at the centre of music until the end of the Renaissance period, and were ignored for a while with the tonal system in the Baroque period and afterwards. However, in the contemporary period, with the search for new music, they started to gain popularity again and continued to be used as major and minor tonalities.…

Exploring authentic connections between the arts leads to a deeper understanding of artistic processes and prepares students for formulating connections in our increasingly interrelated world. Differentiated assessments allow students to demonstrate understanding through their choice of artistic media and work at their individual level increasing…

Workplace conflict, with its potential to be either highly beneficial or highly damaging, is best handled with thoughtful, deliberate care. This article presents two classroom exercises that demonstrate the value of carefully weighing both parties' interests in a conflict, as suggested by the well-known "dual concern" model of conflict…

Research confirms the effectiveness of training based on specific sports discipline in the therapy of people with intellectual disabilities. The aim of the study was to determine the influence of climbing activities on the physical fitness of people with ID. This is a randomised, controlled trial. In total, 68 people with diagnosed mild or…

In this article, the authors describe an algebra 2 class activity, called the Exponent Maze, that had students practice many mathematics problems, display their creativity, and work together collaboratively by creating their own mazes. The authors discuss how they introduced the activity, what the students created, and how creating mazes can be…

Courses: Communication Theory; Research Methods; Mass Communication Theory. Objectives: This activity introduces students to the socially constructed nature of theorizing through having a few students sort a bag of random items in ways of their choice. The class then discusses the categories of sorted items in terms of their properties as theories…

The aesthetic experience of the body in music and performance education offers a remarkable perspective in terms of musical understanding. Somatic approaches and practices for mindbody integrity play a facilitating role in this process. The aim of this conceptual article is to examine theoretical and practical applications within the conceptual…

Unpacking the idea of how students consume and use models of professional voice is important and warrants more attention in the communication classroom. The following class outline, as a result, will provide other communication instructors with an overview of how students can bring in their own examples of language use from business to reflect on…

Courses: Mass Communication, Persuasion, Media Literacy, Political Communication, and Communication Theory. Objectives: This activity introduces students to priming theory through atmospheric peripheral cues. Students learn about media priming and understand how priming effects may occur in real-world situations.

In 2012, Nube Lab was founded in response to the conviction that education in Chile needed a substantial turnaround. Nube--the word for cloud in Spanish--was chosen for the organization name as a simple way of communicating the complexity behind what they do: nothing can be taken for granted, there is something unique in each moment, and what is…

After its successful launch in 2022, this action continues in 2023 to support joint initiatives that foster cooperation across different regions of the world, aiming to support the relevance, accessibility, and responsiveness of VET institutions and systems in third countries not associated to the Programme as a driver of sustainable socioeconomic…

Purpose/Objectives: This study evaluated the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on children within the U.S. by assessing how parents' perceptions of children's nutritional patterns changed in relationship to school nutrition assistance program participation. Methods: A cross-sectional survey of American parents was used to evaluate changes to their…