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The federal special education law called the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) provides parents with specific dispute resolution protections. However, navigating the dispute resolution processes outlined in the IDEA can be difficult for families, resulting in significant costs of money and relationships with school personnel. This article provides an overview of the dispute resolution options and draws on existing research to provide recommendations for how families can more effectively navigate this system., As schools and families work together to create special education plans and services that best serves the child, what seemed right a few months ago may no longer fit. Sometimes, [...]

With the increasing number of students studying abroad, brass educators are challenged with teaching students who speak different native languages. This article investigates the relationship between the native language and [...]

Although AI has been a buzzword in schools, districts, and school board meetings over the past 2 years, it failed to reach the top 5 in keyword searches on Google [...]

reading is a precursor to students' overall academic achievement and is essential to post-school success, yet longstanding gaps highlight differences in reading outcomes between English-only (EO) students and English learners, [...]

Each year, ACA's Eleanor P. Eells Award for Program Excellence honors camps that embody the spirit of the award's namesake through their efforts to provide exceptional programming that effectively and [...]

In January 2024, leading scholars in reproductive justice law participated in a panel at the American Association of Laws Schools (AALS) Annual Meeting, 'Teaching Reproductive Justice After Dobbs.' Organized by [...]

Inadequate menstrual health education is a global public health issue. Menstruation matters because it either facilitates or impedes the perception of a range of human rights. In 2019, United Nations [...]

The Indo-Pacific's strategic importance cannot be overstated as a linchpin for global security and economic vitality. Achieving marksmanship proficiency within this context is not just about enhancing individual skills but [...]

Gen Z Leans Into AI Almost half (47%) of Generation Zers are turning to artificial intelligence (AI) instead of their managers for guidance at work, according to recent TalentLMS research, [...]

Every day, society is introduced to new AI tools that promise to improve our lives by automating mundane tasks, enhancing decision making, and providing valuable insights to help with problem [...]

Contextualization has featured prominently in missiological research for decades, often alongside concepts such as syncretism and hybridity. Being typically conceived as attempts to transpose and communicate the gospel in words and ways that make sense to people in their local cultural settings, contextualization has been theorized extensively in missiological scholarship. Notwithstanding this longstanding scholarly interest, a dearth of research recognises in-service training as a valid expression of contextualization praxis. This article addresses this knowledge gap. Set in the contemporary church context in Thailand, the article explores questions, issues, and trends of current theological training practice, consideringfuture opportunities for indigenous leadership formation. The analysis converges around the central proposition that in-service training is an under- recognised strategy for leadership development in Thailand and beyond. Conceptualising opportunities for future research, the review charts pertinent perspectives and prospects for in- service training. This article embodies a timely research agenda aimed at sidestepping undue reliance on Western-dominated hermeneutics while at the same time advocatingjor indigenous theological training approaches in countries of the majority world. Keywords in-service theological training, Thailand, literature review, research agenda, Introduction: Assessing Opportunities for In-Service Ministry Training This literature review discusses themes germane to the article's central proposition, namely that in-service training is an under appreciated strategy for leadership development [...]

After several years of preparation, started leading independent photography workshops in 2018 and have since conducted over 20 courses, spanning the landscape and wildlife genres, both in the UK and [...]

Sri Lanka, a beautiful tropical island famously known as the 'Pearl of the Indian Ocean,' is a melting pot of diverse cultures. Sri Lanka's history is a captivating journey through [...]

Children are Alaska's most precious resource, everyone can agree. The state's other resources-be they oil and gas, minerals, forests, or energy-present young people with career opportunities. One way that students [...]

Purpose: This study aimed to determine the effects of STEM-based education modules and project-based learning on students' mathematical problem-solving ability through the implementation of STEM-PBL teaching modules. In addition, to find out how students perceive the Mathematics STEM-PBL module. Design/methodology/approach: This study used a quasi-experimental design. Two classes were selected in a secondary vocational school in Sichuan Province, China with a control class, and an experimental class with 35 students in each class. While the control class adopted conventional strategy, the experimental class made use of the STEM-PBL module. Students' attitudes towards STEM-PBL were evaluated using semi-structured interviews, and their aptitude for solving mathematical problems was evaluated by a maths test. Findings: It was discovered that the STEM-PBL mathematics module enhances students' aptitude for solving mathematical puzzles, and the majority of secondary students had favourable views towards the STEM-PBL mathematics module's instruction. The STEM-PBL module appears to be a promising teaching tool for enhancing mathematical problem-solving abilities. Research limitations/implication: The STEM-PBL module was effective in improving maths problem solving skills in the short term, but is limited by the experimental design, small sample and short-term implementation, and its long term efficacy and generalisability is yet to be thoroughly investigated. Practical implications: This study provides educators with ideas for integrating STEM-PBL into the teaching of mathematics in secondary vocational schools. Originality/value: This study confirms that the STEM-PBL module is effective in enhancing students' mathematical problem-solving skills, particularly in the areas of intuitive imagination, abstraction and modelling, and reveals different student perceptions of this pedagogical approach. Keywords: STEM, Problem Based Learning, Vocational, Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Introduction With the acceleration of China's economic restructuring and industrial transformation and upgrading, the structural contradictions in the labour market have been concentrated in a short period of time, resulting [...]

Purpose Social media can be an effective tool in health care education. The purpose of this study was to explore dental hygiene educators' familiarity and use of social media platforms and to examine how social media was implemented in dental hygiene education. Methods A 25-item questionnaire was designed to investigate the use of social media by dental hygiene educators. The instrument included demographic data and items addressing personal, professional, and educational use of twelve common social media sites and the respondents' beliefs about social media using a 4-point Likert scale. The electronic questionnaire was distributed by email to 379 dental hygiene program directors in the United States and Canada. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the data. Results A total of 120 responses were received. While Facebook was the most utilized site for personal use (78.3%), LinkedIn was the most frequently accessed site for professional use (57.5%), and YouTube for educational use (68.3%). There was strong agreement that the interactive nature of online technologies create better learning environments (84.1%). There was also strong agreement that social media use in the classroom invites student participation (77.5%). More than half of the respondents (64.2%) indicated that social media can be an effective method for content delivery. Conclusion Social media is highly utilized for personal use by dental hygiene educators, but less frequently for engagement purposes in the classroom. Keywords social media, technology, dental hygiene education, digital classroom, dental hygiene educators, INTRODUCTION As society has emerged from the global pandemic, education has shifted from more traditional delivery methods to distance learning modalities. (1) To meet the needs of the current Gen [...]

The Online-Merge-Offline (OMO) teaching mode has emerged as a prominent new approach in language education reform with the expansion of online teaching in China. Due to the emotional complexity involved in educational reforms, this study explores the emotions expressed by Chinese EFL teachers in OMO classes, investigates the situational causes, and examines emotion regulation strategies in English Language Teaching. A questionnaire was distributed to 48 Chinese EFL teachers teaching General English (GE) using OMO mode across three normal universities, followed by semi-structured interviews for deeper insights. After collecting and analyzing data from questionnaires and interviews, the findings revealed a spectrum of emotions were experienced by EFL teachers, with positive emotions prevailing, particularly in GE classes. Love, surprise, and joy were prominent across different settings. Situational triggers encompassed classroom dynamics, institutional factors and social influences; reflecting teachers' beliefs and identities, students' learning engagement, behavior and academic achievements, colleagues and administrators' work support and emotional support, policy makers' reform mandate, and the Confucian heritage cultures. To regulate positive and negative emotions, Chinese EFL teachers primarily employed appraisal, followed by situation modification and selection. This study underscores the importance of emotional awareness for both students' learning achievement and teachers' professional development in ELT. It encourages Chinese EFL teachers to recognize the significance of their emotions in teaching effectiveness and offers insights for educators and administrators into supporting teachers' emotional well-being and professional growth. Index Terms--emotions, Chinese EFL teachers, Online-Merge-Offline (OMO), situational causes, strategies of emotion regulation, I. INTRODUCTION In the era of globalization, English is considered a pivotal global language that plays a vital role in many countries (Ly, 2023). According to Kachru's (1992) tripartite of [...]

It has been proven through past research that students' mastery of Arabic language grammar remains at a low level. This condition is attributed to the less efficient teaching methods practised by Arabic teachers due to their use of traditional teaching methods. Therefore, this study aims to review the teaching methods of Arabic language grammar practised by Arabic teachers upon the effectiveness of the teaching methods in facilitating the students' improvement in Arabic language grammar. A qualitative design was employed by focusing on case studies in various places. Through a purposive sampling, the respondents of this study comprised Arabic language teachers from National Religious High Schools (SMKA), Government Aided Religious Schools (SABK), and State Religious Secondary Schools (SMAN) in Perlis and Kedah, Malaysia. Subsequently, it was found that the majority of Arabic language teachers still practised teacher-oriented teaching methods compared to student-oriented teaching methods such as lectures, memorisation, repetition (at-tikrar), and translation. The teachers determined the effectiveness of their teaching methods in assisting the students in mastering the Arabic language grammar based on the students' results of assignments, answers, or responses. Based on several language tests conducted by the teacher, the aforementioned results should be satisfactory. Notably, this study would be a reference for academics and educators' development and diversification of teaching methods that are more interesting and suitable for the students' improvement in their mastery of Arabic language grammar. Index Terms--teaching, methods, Arabic language grammar, Arabic teachers, I. INTRODUCTION Arabic language lesson in Malaysia is mainly conducted to equip students with the capability in mastering four Arabic language skills: listening skills (maharah al-istima'), speaking skills (maharah al-kalam), [...]

Flipped teaching has become a continuous trend since COVID-19 pandemic when online learning was popular more than ever. Following this model of teaching, teachers are required to record videos on the subjects that they are teaching before sharing them with students. This study aims at exploring both EFL teachers' and students' attitude towards the employment of flipped teaching at higher education level. The participants were 10 teachers and 10 students majoring in English Language Teaching and English Language at a university in Viet Nam. To collect data, semi-structured interviews were conducted. The results show that while teachers' preparation and students' engagement, interaction, critical thinking, and relevant learning style are amongst the positive attitudes, less motivation, more pressure, distraction, and lack of responsibility are considered as the negative feelings on flipped teaching. Suggestions for further studies are also presented. Index Terms--flipped teaching, flipped learning, EFL classroom, higher education, learning attitude, I. INTRODUCTION Although traditional teaching was employed for ages, the millennials in the modern world preferred to be involved in the lessons connected with internet or other interesting applications (Saglam [...]

Introduction Teacher education is a complicated and nuanced field to study. From the beginning of normal schools to state comprehensives; from 'teacher training' to a body of research on the [...]

Anxiety, stress, and depression are widely reported by nursing students. Virtual reality simulations may help reduce mental health concerns and enhance learning. This study captured students' desired immersive virtual reality simulations and their mental wellness. Keywords: anxiety, depression, stress, self-efficacy, immersive virtual reality, nursing education, learning effectiveness, The enduring impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic continue to pose significant challenges, particularly for students. The pandemic forced more than 1.57 billion students globally to switch from face-to-face classes to [...]

Preparing special education preservice teachers (PTs) to serve students with autism includes understanding theoretical foundations of teaching strategies and developing competency in applying the resulting knowledge and strategies within teaching settings. The current pilot study explored the Internet-Based Parent-implemented Communication Strategies (i-PiCS) program, targeting evidence-based teaching practices, as an alternative training method in an autism field-experience course conducted online during the COVID-19 lockdown. The purpose of the pilot study was to explore changes in PTs' knowledge, confidence, and implementation of naturalistic communication teaching strategies in a pre- and postfield-experience course. The participants were nine females enrolled in a 3rd-year special education teacher preparation program. A multimethod assessment was utilized, including self-rating questions, knowledge quizzes, video-model analysis, and videotaped teaching simulations. Quantitative data were graphically displayed and compared. Teaching simulations were analyzed qualitatively. The results showed that all PTs improved the identification of instructional steps. Self-rating of knowledge and confidence level improved as well. Five PTs improved the accuracy of evaluating the instructional steps, albeit the level of fidelity of implementation improved only mildly. We conclude that i-PiCS could be useful for training PTs in a special education program. We discuss the limitations of the current application of i-PiCS and the appropriate implementation modalities that could be further explored., Author(s): Shiri Ayvazo [sup.1] [sup.2], Hagit Inbar-Furst [sup.1], Hedda Meadan [sup.3] Author Affiliations: (1) David Yellin Academic College, , 7 Maagal Beit Hamidrash, Jerusalem, Israel (2) https://ror.org/05402ng93, 0000 0004 0604 [...]