This paper explores the impact of student participation in staff recruitment processes at a UK distance learning Higher Education Institution, examining its contribution to quality in teaching and learning. Drawing on Self-Determination Theory, the study investigates how students' involvement in high-level decision-making affects their sense of…

The Compassionate Communications project at the University of Exeter is changing the way in which student-facing staff across the institution communicate with our student body. At the heart of this work is a focus on ensuring we as a university are inclusive, accessible, and supportive in the way in which we provide information to our increasingly…

The early years of teaching can be exhilarating and overwhelming in equal measure. Drawing on over 50 years of combined experience in public schooling, coaching, and higher education, authors Denise Furlong and Keri Orange-Jones equip novice educators with the tools, insights, and perspectives they need to thrive in today's classrooms. Learners…

Perceptions among students have grown increasingly diverse as inclusive education environments have become more widespread. This study aimed to compare the perceptions of students with learning disabilities to those of students with typical development in three core areas: social inclusive, emotional inclusive, and academic self-concept. These…

This qualitative study explores the dynamics of parent-teacher collaboration in supporting learners with autism in inclusive classrooms in Masvingo District. The study used a sample of 6 teachers and 6 parents. Through semi-structured interviews and focus groups, the research reveals that family-centered collaboration is a prevalent strategy, with…

Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, the e-learning demand among in tertiary education sector has surged, which has produced prolific research on factors influencing students' and faculties e-learning adoption. Anchored in the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology 2 (UTAUT2) framework, this study employed a meta-analytic approach to…

Educators need supportive working conditions to fulfill their responsibilities to students, families, and colleagues. Given the crucial role of working conditions in teacher effectiveness, we sought to understand educators' (including general educators, paraeducators, special educators, and principals) perspectives about their working conditions…

This study examines Swedish teachers' perceptions of the PAX Good Behavior Game for students with special educational needs (SEN) in mainstream classrooms. Data were collected through interviews and focus groups with a total of 22 teachers across five schools and analyzed using reflexive thematic analysis. Teachers generally perceived PAX as…

The purpose of this study was to investigate current practices pertaining to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) inclusivity among U.S. secondary choral teachers. Data consisted of survey responses (N = 145) from individuals teaching choral music at the middle school and/or high school level in the United States. Results…

Every year, the number of multilingual students grows, and despite best intentions, their learning can lag behind their peers. Leadership expert Paula Polk has identified intentional and inclusive coaching practices that will help teachers empower these students at every level. "Enhancing Instruction for Multilingual Learners" is filled…

This paper studied the issue of the role and influence of gender neutrality of universities from the position of an increase in their inclusiveness and support for equal rights for higher education applicants, regardless of sex, age, social origin, etc. The research methodology is multidisciplinary, it is based on the principles of social…

We are professors of Jewish Studies at Michigan State University (MSU) who are part-time practitioners in educating about antisemitism through noncredit workshops and dialogues. After reflecting on our work by analyzing attendee evaluations, adapting content, and discussing related scholarship, we argue that six elements of our work have helped…

The development of a comprehensive and efficient Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) system has been a priority in Greece in recent years. In this article, we review the history, culture, and sociopolitical context of ECI in Greece. Current ECI services, programs, and practices are described in-light of new legislation delineating the provision of…

Teachings that undergird Catholic universities hold seemingly contradictory messages about affirming the dignity of LGBTQ+ people and adherence to some Catholic teachings. LGBTQ+ trainings that cultivate allyship are intended to increase individual awareness/analysis, develop skills to support students, and align with aspects of the institutional…

Five educational researchers from diverse cultural and geographical contexts explore social invisibility through life-writing and narrative métissage (Chambers et al., 2008; Lowan-Trudeau, 2012). Weaving individual stories of unheard and unseen people and groups in their respective contexts, they encounter both connecting points and tensions among…