Investigating The Relationship Between Noun Classes And Plant Folk Taxonomy In Chasu Language Of Kilimanjaro Region In Tanzania,
2025
Sokoine University of Agriculture
Investigating The Relationship Between Noun Classes And Plant Folk Taxonomy In Chasu Language Of Kilimanjaro Region In Tanzania, Peter Rabson Mziray
Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences
The current study investigates the relationship between noun classes and plant folk taxonomy in Chasu (G 22). The study focuses on two objectives: the first objective is to describe the plant folk taxonomy in Chasu and the second objective is to determine the relationship between noun classes and plant folk taxonomy in Chasu. Data were collected from rural villages in Same and Mwanga districts by using free listing, field interviews (jungle-walk-and-identify), and written texts containing Chasu plant names. The findings reveal that Chasu folk taxonomy reflects different ethnobotanical categories; including a unique beginner which is mmea/mimea ‘plant(s)’, and three life …
Beyond Phonics: Neuroaesthetic And Symbolic Divergence In Culturally Responsive Dyslexia Screening,
2025
Lindenwood University
Beyond Phonics: Neuroaesthetic And Symbolic Divergence In Culturally Responsive Dyslexia Screening, Piper Hutson, James Hutson
Faculty Scholarship
Recent advances in neuroscience and educational technology have challenged the traditional phonological-deficit model of dyslexia, revealing the profound influence of visual-symbolic processing, neuroaesthetic resonance, and cultural context in the reading brain. This article interrogates prevailing assessment paradigms by synthesizing research on the Visual Word Form Area (VWFA), cross-linguistic literacy systems, and emerging neurodiversity frameworks. The study addresses the urgent need to reconceptualize dyslexia as a heterogeneous divergence in symbolic processing—rooted as much in neuroaesthetic and visuospatial alignment as in phonemic awareness. Existing screeners, predominantly optimized for English and other Latin-based scripts, systematically neglect the cognitive realities of learners in multilingual …
American Period Poverty: Highlighting Inequity At Home,
2025
Columbia University
American Period Poverty: Highlighting Inequity At Home, Julia E. Lever, Phillip D. Grant
The Rural Educator
No abstract provided.
Adaptation Of The Use Of The Makerspace Resources For The Improvement Of The Education System In East Africa,
2025
Aga Khan University
Adaptation Of The Use Of The Makerspace Resources For The Improvement Of The Education System In East Africa, Mary Oluga, Jane Rarieya, Wachira Nicholas, Nyagwegwe Wango
Institute for Educational Development, East Africa
Adopting new teaching and learning methods to improve learning outcomes is a critical concern in contemporary education. In line with this, the Makerspace movement, accompanied by Design Thinking, is being ingrained into teacher education as a strategy to enhance the performance of teacher educators and the quality of pre-service teachers. Borrowing from constructivism theory, Makerspaces provide opportunities for tutors, student teachers, and school learners to develop artifacts that aid and demonstrate their learning. This paper examines how Makerspace materials might be incorporated into teacher education and school classrooms, emphasizing strategies, empirical findings, and actionable recommendations derived from a study across …
Knowledge And Use Of Teachers Of Students With Intellectual Disabilities For Universal Design For Transition,
2025
King Faisal University
Knowledge And Use Of Teachers Of Students With Intellectual Disabilities For Universal Design For Transition, Sarah Khaled Alfawzan Dr.
International Journal for Research in Education
The present study aimed to identify teachers of students with intellectual disabilities knowledge and Use of Universal Design for Transition (UDT) in intellectual education programs. To achieve the objectives of the study, the researcher yielded the descriptive research, and the questionnaire was used as a tool to collect data, as the study sample consisted of (270) male and female teachers of students with intellectual disabilities in the middle and secondary school. The results indicated that the level of knowledge of teachers of students with intellectual disabilities about UDT was at a high level. The results also indicated that the level …
The Effectiveness Of Video Modelling To Teach Asking Permission For People With Intellectual Disabilities In A Primary School,
2025
King Saud University
The Effectiveness Of Video Modelling To Teach Asking Permission For People With Intellectual Disabilities In A Primary School, Mana S. Alguefel, Norah S. Aldosiry Dr.
International Journal for Research in Education
The study aims to measure the effectiveness of video modelling in teaching three students with intellectual disabilities in primary school the skill of asking permission. The sample of the study included three female students with mild intellectual disabilities, their ages ranged from 8 to 12 years. A Multiple probe design across participants has been used to verify the effectiveness of video modelling in teaching three female students with intellectual disabilities to ask permission. The study applied in a private primary school in the city of Riyadh. Specifically, the baseline procedures and the intervention and maintenance procedures were applied in one …
Italian Mathematics Prison Teachers’ Perspective On The Teaching/Learning Of Mathematics In Prison School,
2025
University of Bologna
Italian Mathematics Prison Teachers’ Perspective On The Teaching/Learning Of Mathematics In Prison School, Andrea Maffia, Luca Decembrotto, Chiara Giberti, Federica Mennuni, Gabriella Pocalana, Silvia Regola, Agnese Telloni
Journal of Prison Education Research
Teaching in the prison context is characterized by a high complexity level; it is a multifaced activity influenced by several factors depending on the specific context. We present a preliminary but overall picture of schooling in Italian prisons by considering teachers’ reflections regarding their experiences in teaching mathematics in correctional facilities. To address the gap in the current literature on this issue, we conducted a SWOT analysis on the reflection provided by a group of nine Italian mathematics teachers who teach in different prisons and with different experiences and backgrounds. Their reflection allowed us to identify and describe six theory-driven …
P–12 District Equity “Shutdown”: Equity Directors’ Experiences Amid Anti-Equity Organizing, 2020–2022,
2025
Chapman University
P–12 District Equity “Shutdown”: Equity Directors’ Experiences Amid Anti-Equity Organizing, 2020–2022, Andrew Matschiner
Education Faculty Articles and Research
This article examines local experiences of the national attack on district equity work intended to better support Students of Color and LGBTQ+ students over the 2020–2022 school years. Drawing on theory on zones of mediation and interviews with over 70 district “equity directors” (EDs) nationally, I analyze how together national, state, and local pressure led to district equity “shutdown.” Forms of district equity shutdown included censoring equity-focused communication and language, eliminating district equity-focused programming or personnel, and restricting books and learning resources, with 40% of EDs reporting at least one form of district equity shutdown.
From Mirrors To Maps: Reimagining Supervision Through Coaching, Reflection And Metaphor,
2025
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
From Mirrors To Maps: Reimagining Supervision Through Coaching, Reflection And Metaphor, Meg Norris, Sungeun Min, Andrew S. Miness, Tracy Driehaus
Education Faculty Research
No abstract provided.
Submission: Inquiry Into The Thriving Kids Initiative,
2025
Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)
Submission: Inquiry Into The Thriving Kids Initiative, Australian Council For Educational Research (Acer)
Shaping educational policy
This submission to the Inquiry into the Thriving Kids initiative advocates for an evidence-based, inclusive approach to supporting children up to eight years with developmental delay, disability and autism within mainstream early childhood and school settings. It recommends embedding foundational supports within a Multi-tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework that integrates universal, targeted and intensive interventions according to children's needs rather than diagnosis. The submission highlights the importance of workforce capability, collaborative practice, effective leadership, high-quality assessment and screening tools, and embedded allied health support. Adequately resourcing MTSS implementation will strengthen inclusion, early intervention and educational outcomes for all children.
Vol 18 Issue 3 List Of Reviewers,
2025
The University of Southern Mississippi
Vol 18 Issue 3 List Of Reviewers
Journal of Educational Technology Development and Exchange (JETDE)
Vol 18 Issue 3 List of reviewers
Vol 16 Issue 2 List Of Reviewers,
2025
The University of Southern Mississippi
Vol 16 Issue 2 List Of Reviewers
Journal of Educational Technology Development and Exchange (JETDE)
List of reviewers of Vol 16, Issue 2
Diversity In Aquatics:4th Special Issue,
2025
Institute for Mixed Methods Research
Diversity In Aquatics:4th Special Issue, Tiffany M. Quash Ph.D., Angela K. Beale-Tawfeeq, Steven N. Waller Ph.D.
International Journal of Aquatic Research and Education
The theme of this special issue is “Building a Community of Champions.” The purpose of this theme is to highlight and promote a civic engagement perspective that engages, advocates, and supports communities of Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) in addressing the national, regional, and local evolving health-related issue of drowning. Aquatic Settings have been a pivotal focal point of social justice, water safety, and public health, not only in the past but also in our present day (Beale-Tawfeeq, Quash, et al, 2023 and Waller and Bemiller, 2023). Diversity In Aquatics (DIA) strives to positively impact the field of aquatics …
Teaching Swimming To Children With Disabilities: A Qualitative Analysis Of Swim Instructorstea,
2025
University of Virginia
Teaching Swimming To Children With Disabilities: A Qualitative Analysis Of Swim Instructorstea, Stephanie S. Garcia-Hidalgo, Martin E. Block
International Journal of Aquatic Research and Education
When teaching children with disabilities, swim instructors need to be able to assess the unique strengths and needs of each child to determine modifications needed to instruction, equipment, and the setting and then be flexible enough to make changes in real-time to ensure success for the child. Unfortunately, many swim instructors only work seasonally and have the occasional child with a disability, and as a result are likely to have limited training and experiences with children with disabilities. The purpose of this pilot qualitative study is to examine backgrounds, training, and experiences of six swim instructors who work with children …
Revisiting Least Restrictive Environment In Adapted Physical Education: A Framework For Evidence-Based Practice,
2025
Winona State University
Revisiting Least Restrictive Environment In Adapted Physical Education: A Framework For Evidence-Based Practice, Dillon R. Martinez, Samantha Charron
Essays in Education
This article addresses the implementation of Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) principles in adapted physical education. Despite the legal mandates established by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, the field faces significant challenges, including a shortage of qualified professionals, overemphasis on universal inclusion, and the exclusion of student voices from placement decisions. Through analysis of historical context, implementation challenges, and a proposed Student-Centered APE Placement Model (SCAPM), this article provides a preliminary framework for making evidence-based placement decisions that prioritize student success. By integrating perspectives from a preservice teacher education candidate and current higher education practice, the framework offers practitioners a …
Red: A Crayon’S Story Bibliotherapy,
2025
Minnesota State University Moorhead
Red: A Crayon’S Story Bibliotherapy, David Wolff
OER Materials
The goal of this assignment was for preservice teachers to practice writing a chain of questions that focused on the social and/or emotional needs of young learners. Bibliotherapy is therapeutic in nature to help individuals understand themselves and the world around them through guided reading experiences (American Library Association, 2025; Delisle & Galbraith, 2002). Further, bibliotherapy allow individuals to identify a personal problem mirrored by a character in a book. As the reader connects with the character, the reader experiences the emotions expressed by the character. Finally, the reader applies the character’s experience to their own personal problem (American Library …
Comparing Massed And Distributed Course Formats: Effects On Outcomes In A Graduate Augmentative And Alternative Communication Course,
2025
Portland State University
Comparing Massed And Distributed Course Formats: Effects On Outcomes In A Graduate Augmentative And Alternative Communication Course, Brandon Scott Eddy, Alli Sauerwein, Leah Meloy, Eric Sanders
Teaching and Learning in Communication Sciences & Disorders
The effects of massed versus distributed learning have been well studied in the verbal and motor learning literature, with findings suggesting enhanced outcomes from distributing learning over time. However, some studies have found limited evidence to support enhanced outcomes from distributed learning when applied to an entire academic course. The effects of course scheduling on student learning in speech-language pathology graduate coursework have received limited attention. This study compared learning outcomes between a one-week massed format and an eight-week distributed format in an online two-credit augmentative and alternative communication graduate-level course. Learning outcomes were assessed before students enrolled, immediately after …
Becoming Again: Dialogues On Identity Formation Among Second-Career Educators In Initial Certification Programs,
2025
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Becoming Again: Dialogues On Identity Formation Among Second-Career Educators In Initial Certification Programs, Michelle White, Tracy Driehaus, Mark Wolfmeyer
Education Faculty Research
No abstract provided.
Unraveling Equity: The Consequences Of Dismantling Dei Initiatives In Education.,
2025
University of Texas at Arlington
Unraveling Equity: The Consequences Of Dismantling Dei Initiatives In Education., James D. Upshaw
2025 Fall Honors Capstones Projects - Archive
Recent political and institutional shifts have led to the dismantling of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives across schools and universities, raising concerns about how these changes affect both students and the future workforce. This research investigates how the removal of DEI programs influences student belonging, academic access, and long-term workforce diversity. Using a mixed-methods approach, the study combines qualitative interviews with professors and students and quantitative analysis of enrollment, retention, and diversity data from universities affected by DEI policy changes. Preliminary findings suggest that dismantling DEI initiatives leads to decreased student support, reduced faculty morale, and declining representation among …
Humanizing Teacher Residencies: Moving At The Speed Of Trust To Advance Professionalism, Advocacy, And Innovation In Educator Preparation,
2025
Chapman University
Humanizing Teacher Residencies: Moving At The Speed Of Trust To Advance Professionalism, Advocacy, And Innovation In Educator Preparation, Meghan Cosier, Cynthia Goin, Sally Hawkins, Taylor Stratz
Education Faculty Books and Book Chapters
In response to teacher shortages and inequities in teacher diversity and retention, Saint Mary’s College of California (SMC) launched three equity-centered residencies in partnership with local school districts. These residencies provide paid, yearlong co-teaching experiences with mentor teachers engaged in ongoing professional learning with a focus on building trust-based partnerships while advancing professionalism and innovation. The model prioritized recruiting local candidates in critical need areas, addressing barriers to entry, and ensuring high-quality, LEA-connected coursework. This presentation shared examples and tools from Saint Mary’s College of California’s sustainable, humanizing, and equity-centered teacher residencies and detailed enactment strategies, mentor supports, and practices …
