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Dyslexia: A Beginner’S Guide For Criminal Justice, Forensic Mental Health, And Legal Professionals, Jerrod Brown Ph.D., M.A., M.S., M.S., M.S., Amy Guillot, Morgan Rutkowski, Jeremiah B. Schimp, Jonathan Q. Ward, Kimberly Dodson, Shelley Mydra Dmft, Lmft, Amanda Fenrich, Joshua Kirven, Bettye Sue Hennington, Matthew Peacock, Janina Cich, Nicole Kimberley-Staeheli

Forensic Scholars Today

Dyslexia is a heritable, neurobiological learning disorder that persistently interferes with reading, spelling, and writing and is distinct from intellectual, visual, or hearing impairments. Although an estimated 15% to 20% of the general population may show symptoms of dyslexia, studies report that 41% to 62% of incarcerated individuals display dyslexia-related characteristics. This beginner’s guide introduces dyslexia for criminal justice, forensic mental health, and legal professionals. It reviews diagnostic considerations, including the distinction between dyslexia and low literacy, the varied cognitive profiles of dyslexia, and the influence of co-occurring conditions such as attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. The article frames the link between dyslexia …

Effectiveness Of A Reflective Dialogue Groups Strategy In Improving Assessment For Learning (Afl) Competency Of Pre-Service Teachers, Dr. Sayed S. Salman

International Journal for Research in Education

The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of the reflective dialogue groups strategy on Assessment for learning (AfL) competency of 8 pre-service teachers enrolled in a teaching practicum course in Bahrain Teachers College. The study made use of a two-cycles action research method to collect qualitative data using artifact analysis through holistic rubrics, as well as quantitative data through surveys and observations checklists for triangulation and research rigor. From Cycle 1 of the study, results showed that the use of the strategy improved AfL competency partially in terms of qualitative data and moderately to highly in terms …

The Effectiveness Of Using Stories And Tales In Developing Conceptual Understanding And Enjoyment Of Learning Mathematics Among Third-Grade Elementary Students: A Mixed-Method Study, Mona F. Alshammari, Ibrahim A. Khalil

International Journal for Research in Education

The study aimed to explore the effectiveness of using stories and tales in developing conceptual understanding and promoting enjoyment of learning mathematics among third-grade elementary students. To achieve the research objectives, a mixed-methods experimental design was applied to a sample of 26 students, representing the experimental group, and 24 students, constituting the control group. All students were selected from the Twenty-Second Elementary School within the Sharqiyyah Educational Administration. The teacher's book was used as instructional material for the unit of "Geometric Shapes." To collect quantitative data, an achievement test was used to measure conceptual understanding, while individual interviews, focus groups, …

Psychological Stress And Its Relationship With Reading And Writing Difficulties Among Students In The Foundational Stage Of Basic Education, Dr. Ali S. Al Shuaili

International Journal for Research in Education

This study aimed to examine the relationship between psychological stress and early reading and writing skills among foundation stage students in Oman and to determine the predictive power of stress on overall literacy performance. A quantitative descriptive correlational design was employed. The sample consisted of 78 students (aged 6–10 years) selected through stratified random sampling from 11 schools during the second semester of the 2024/2025 academic year. The study utilized the Children’s Psychological Stress Scale (CPSS) and the Early Literacy Skills Instrument (ELSI), both demonstrating satisfactory psychometric properties in terms of validity and reliability. Results revealed statistically significant moderate negative …

The Effectiveness Of A Distance Training Program For Increasing Kindergarten Teachers’ Knowledge On Behavioral Characteristics Of Autism, Linah B. Alshaikhi, Mashal S. Aljehany

International Journal for Research in Education

This study examined the effect of a structured distance training program on kindergarten teachers' knowledge of the behavioral characteristics associated with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The research method was a quasi-experimental pretest-posttest control group design. In terms of sampling, 40 kindergarten teachers were randomly and equally assigned to either an experimental group (n = 20) or a control group (n = 20). The experimental group participated in a three-week online training program delivered via an advanced digital platform, whereas the control group received no intervention. Data were collected using an ASD knowledge assessment instrument administered at pretest and posttest, alongside …

Labeling Students With Learning Disabilities And Teachers’ Self-Efficacy In Delivering Effective Instructional Interventions, Atheer Al-Shammari, Fahad Alnaim

International Journal for Research in Education

This study examined whether labeling students with learning disabilities influences teachers’ self-efficacy beliefs in delivering effective instructional interventions. A descriptive survey design was employed using two versions of a questionnaire that differed only in the terminology used to describe students. In the reading questionnaire, the labeled version referred to “students with dyslexia,” whereas the unlabeled version referred to “students with reading difficulties.” In the mathematics questionnaire, the labeled version referred to “students with dyscalculia,” whereas the unlabeled version referred to “students with mathematics difficulties.” The sample comprised 307 teachers who were randomly assigned to two groups: 156 responded to the …

The Impact Of Ai-Supported Smart Learning Environments On Interaction, Achievement, And Self-Learning Skills Among Higher Education Students In Kuwait: A Field Study, Dr. Rabab D. Alsaffar

International Journal for Research in Education

This study examined the impact of AI-supported smart learning environments on academic interaction, achievement, and self-learning skills among higher education students in Kuwait. A descriptive analytical approach was employed, and data were collected from higher education students using a questionnaire measuring their perceptions of AI-supported smart learning environments and their effects on learning outcomes. The findings revealed that AI-supported smart learning environments had a significant positive impact on students’ academic interaction, achievement, and self-learning skills. The results also indicated that integrating artificial intelligence into learning environments enhanced students’ engagement with learning activities, supported independent learning, and contributed to improved academic …

Investigating The Measurement Invariance Of The Timss 2023 Students’ School Experiences And Practices Scale Across Gender And Supervising Authority In Jordan, Amer M. Al-Suboh, Loay Shwashreh, Haidar I. Zaza

International Journal for Research in Education

The study aimed to investigate the measurement invariance of the Student School Experiences and Practices Scale in the TIMSS 2023 Grade 8 Student Questionnaire across gender and school supervisory authority (government/non-government), while providing evidence of score validity and examining differences across subscales.

A descriptive-correlational design was employed. The original sample comprised 6,962 students selected through multistage probability proportional-to-size sampling. After excluding outliers, the analysis included 5,379 students (2,786 girls and 2,593 boys), including 3,878 from government schools and 1,501 from non-government schools.

The results showed that items loaded on their respective latent factors, with an explained variance of 0.64. The …

The Reality Of Employing Artificial Intelligence Applications In Teaching Mathematics Among Male And Female Mathematics Teachers In The Second Cycle Of Basic Education In The Sultanate Of Oman, Wedad Rajab Al Mukhini, Prof. Mamoon M. Al-Shannaq

International Journal for Research in Education

This study examined the use of artificial intelligence (AI) applications in mathematics teaching in the second cycle of basic education in the Sultanate of Oman. A descriptive–analytical design was employed, and the study involved 244 mathematics teachers from South Al Sharqiyah Governorate. A 46-item instrument comprising four domains was developed, and its validity and reliability were verified using appropriate statistical procedures. The findings indicated that the overall level of AI application use in mathematics teaching was moderate. The domains of perceived importance and teachers’ knowledge of AI applications showed relatively low levels, whereas the perceived level of challenges was moderate. …

Lms-Integrated Paper-Tep Learning Model Support In Distance Learning Transformation In Higher Education, Juharyanto Juharyanto J, Rochmawati Rochmawati R, Tomi Listiawan, Agus Purnomo, Angga Yuni Mantara Angga, Achmad Yani Ay, Dayang Rafidah Binti Syariff M. Fuad Dr, Julia Lim Jl, Neni Wahyuningtyas

Jurnal Pendidikan dan Pembelajaran

Background: Learning management systems (LMS) in higher education often function as static content repositories without a pedagogical flow connecting content to students’ lived experiences. An instructional audit of Sipejar at Universitas Negeri Malang revealed wide pedagogical gaps in design, interactivity, and personalization.

Objectives: This study developed PAPER-TEP, a six-stage, life-based instructional flow combining microlearning, reflection, authentic projects, and adaptive assessment within Sipejar, and examined its feasibility and its association with cognitive achievement, learner experience, and behavioral engagement.

Methods: Research and development followed the ADDIE framework, involving expert validation (3 experts), a limited trial (41 students), and a nonrandomized quasi-experimental field …

A Systematic Review Of Inquiry-Based, Ethno-Stem, And Contextual Science Learning In Improving Literacy Numeracy Among Senior High School Students (2022–2025), Doni Firmansyah, Arif Widiyatmoko, Bambang Subali 5, Novi Ratna Dewi

Jurnal Pendidikan dan Pembelajaran

Background: The low level of numeracy literacy skills indicates that students still face difficulties in understanding and applying numerical concepts within real-world contexts. Although inquiry-based learning and ethno-STEM have been widely recognized as approaches that support contextual and meaningful science learning, the extent to which their integration contributes to improving students’ numeracy literacy remains insufficiently synthesized.

Objectives: This study aims to analyze research trends, examine the implementation, and evaluate the effectiveness of inquiry-based science learning integrated with ethno-STEM in supporting students’ numeracy literacy skills.

Methods: The study employed a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) using the PRISMA approach, which involved four …

The Relationship Between Digital Literacy And Computational Thinking Among Junior High School Students: The Mediating Role Of Learning Motivation, Deitawati Dalughu, Disman Disman, Susanti Kurniawati, Leni Permana

Jurnal Pendidikan dan Pembelajaran

Background: Computational thinking (CT) is increasingly regarded as a general problem-solving competence, and earlier studies have linked it to digital literacy (DL). However, less is known about why the two are related, particularly among junior high school students.

Objectives: Drawing on constructivism and self-determination theory, this study examined whether learning motivation (LM) mediates the association between DL and self-reported CT.

Methods: This study employed a cross-sectional explanatory survey design. Participants were 125 students in grades VII–IX from two public junior high schools in Bitung City, Indonesia, selected through proportional quota sampling per school. Data were collected through an online questionnaire …

Dual-Path Motivation Model: Intrinsic And Extrinsic Dynamics, Abdul Khobir, Ulul Albab, Hani Hasnah Safitri, Nur Khasanah, Sopiah Sopiah

Jurnal Pendidikan dan Pembelajaran

Background: As Artificial Intelligence (AI) increasingly enters formal education, understanding how early adolescents interact with these technologies is crucial, particularly regarding how external academic demands and internal curiosity shape their learning engagement.

Objectives: This study aims to investigate the motivational dynamics of early adolescents engaging with AI in formal learning environments, with particular attention to the interplay between intrinsic and extrinsic motivational pathways.

Methods: This study employed a qualitative case study approach conducted at a semi-urban junior high school in Indonesia. Data were collected through classroom observations, in-depth interviews with eight students (aged 14–15) and two teachers, and an analysis …

Unlocking Efl Teachers’ Knowledge Of English Learning Outcomes In Merdeka Curriculum: A Mixed Method Study, Tri Wintolo Apoko, Joseph Agbuya Villarama

Jurnal Pendidikan dan Pembelajaran

Background: The implementation of the Merdeka curriculum emphasizes outcome-based English language learning in Indonesian upper secondary schools. However, limited research has specifically examined EFL teachers’ knowledge of English learning outcomes and their assessment practices in achieving curriculum objectives.

Objectives: The study aimed to explore (1) how EFL teachers understand English learning outcomes and (2) how they assess students’ success in achieving them.

Methods: A sequential explanatory mixed-methods design was employed. Quantitative data were collected through a Likert-scale questionnaire administered to 23 EFL teachers from public and private upper secondary schools in Eastern Jakarta, Indonesia. The data were analyzed using descriptive …

Development Of Multilevel Teaching Method To Improve Students' Understanding Of Mathematics And Natural Sciences, Elyakim Nova Supriyedi Patty, Sri Astuti Iriyani, Lara Aulia Putri, Titik Ceriyani Miswaty, Harun Harun

Jurnal Pendidikan dan Pembelajaran

Background: Mathematics and Natural Sciences education struggles to address diverse levels of understanding in heterogeneous classrooms. Conventional methods rarely accommodate differences in prior knowledge and learning pace, so an instructional management model combining differentiated instruction and systematic classroom management is needed.

Objectives: This study aims to develop and evaluate the Multilevel Teaching (MLT) method for improving Food Technology students’ understanding of calculation materials in Mathematics and Natural Sciences courses at Universitas Bumigora.

Methods: This Research and Development (R&D) study involved preliminary surveys, lecturer interviews, model design, expert validation, classroom implementation, and data analysis with Food Technology students at Universitas Bumigora. …

K-Means Clustering For Learner Profiling In Large-Scale Nutrition Fulfillment Service Unit (Sppg) E-Learning: A Transformative Learning Perspective, Puji Agus, Riyanto Riyanto, Ahmad Zaky

Jurnal Pendidikan dan Pembelajaran

Background: Large-scale professional e-learning programmes generate assessment data that can reveal variation in competency development and performance, but aggregate results may obscure heterogeneous learning needs.

Objectives: This study identifies exploratory learner profiles in a large-scale financial-reporting e-learning programme for Indonesia’s Satuan Pelayanan Pemenuhan Gizi (SPPG) to inform differentiated learning-support recommendations.

Methods: The study analysed 20,192 participant records using six standardized features. K-Means, Ward hierarchical clustering, and Louvain community detection were benchmarked on a common sample of 3,000 observations. K-Means solutions with two to ten clusters were then evaluated using internal validity indices, initialization stability, and sensitivity analyses, and the profiles …

Padlet-Supported Parikan Writing In A Grade 4 Classroom: A Qualitative Study On Joyful Learning And Student Critical Thinking, Endang Sri Maruti, Muhammad Hanif, Durarin Nuha Achfama, Chelsa Bunga Nagita, Selfia Selfia

Jurnal Pendidikan dan Pembelajaran

Background: This study explores the utilization of Padlet as a digital collaborative platform for creating parikan, a traditional Javanese poetic form, inspired by local wisdom.

Objectives: The purpose of the research is to examines how the creation of parikan through Padlet facilitates joyful learning and provides opportunities for students to engage in critical thinking.

Methods: Employing a qualitative case study design. Data are collected through classroom observations, interviews with students and teachers, documentation of students’ parikan, and analysis of their posts and comments on Padlet. The study was conducted with 24 fourth-grade students at SD Wayut 03, Madiun, Indonesia, during …

Artificial Intelligence In Science Education: Toward An Evidence-Informed Framework For Inclusive Teaching, Learning, And Assessment, Jamil Suprihatiningrum

Jurnal Pendidikan dan Pembelajaran

Background: Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly integrated into science education, offering opportunities to support instruction, learning, and assessment. However, evidence of AI’s instructional benefits does not necessarily demonstrate its effectiveness in addressing barriers to inclusive participation in scientific learning.

Objectives: This study critically synthesizes evidence on AI applications in science education, examines the extent to which existing research supports claims of inclusive educational practice and outcomes, and develops an evidence-informed conceptual framework for evaluating AI-supported inclusion.

Methods: A critical, evidence-informed conceptual synthesis was conducted using selected empirical and conceptual literature on AI-supported science education, inclusive pedagogy, assessment, and responsible AI. …

Volume Cxlvi, Number 6, October 30, 2026, Lawrence University

The Lawrentian

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Catalogue Of The State Normal School, Florence, Ala (1873-1886), State Normal School

Documents

The physical item is a bound volume consisting of the first thirteen annual catalogues of State Normal School in Florence, Alabama from 1873-1886, and is the oldest bound university catalogue in the archives' collection. The document contains information on faculty and staff, course requirements and offerings, as well as students enrolled in the institution.

Organizational Health Inventory: A Comprehensive Exam For Assessing Extension's Organizational Health, Tearney R Woodruff, Meggan Franks, Hannah G. Edwards, Lauren D. Hargrave, Brandi Berven, Cynthia Canfield

Journal of Extension

As Extension faces a retention crisis, it is crucial to focus on the health of our organizations. A collaborative working group, comprised of evaluation and staff development specialists across multiple states, identified the need for a free, accessible organizational health evaluation tool for Extension. Many higher education institutions cannot afford consultants to assess organizational well-being and effectiveness yet need the data the evaluation would provide. This article highlights a validated survey instrument, the Organizational Health Inventory–Extension (OHI-EXT), designed to help Extension organizations identify issues and implement targeted interventions that foster a stable and engaged workforce.

Designing With, Not For Youth: Reframing Participatory Techniques As Civic Learning Tools For Urban Greening And Natural Resources Programming, Mayra I Rodriguez Gonzalez, Dorelys Oyola Remigio, Kevin G Torres Garrido

Journal of Extension

Here, we present four participatory techniques—visioning, mapping, photovoice, and codesign—with practical recommendations for their effective implementation in fostering civic learning and engagement in urban greening among BIPOC and Hispanic youth. With examples of culturally responsive, hands-on activities and an AI-assisted synthesis of youth ideas, drawn from application with over 100 youth in Connecticut, we illustrate their use in informing local urban planning processes. We highlight the role of these techniques in positioning youth as active civic agents and collaborative designers in the creation of urban green spaces, with application for Extension professionals, educators, and planning officials.

Growing Climate Literacy In Urban Green Spaces: An Extension Youth Climate Education Experience, Brad Bessler, Justin Hougham

Journal of Extension

Capturing Your Environment (CYE) is an environmental education framework that engages youth in place-based climate exploration. CYE was implemented with youth participating in a Milwaukee summer internship program funded by the Children, Youth, and Families at Risk (CYFAR) Sustainable Community Projects grant. The primary objective of CYE was to create an engaging climate-centered experience for youth. The experience aimed to improve science efficacy, climate content knowledge, science skills, and confidence using scientific tools. A paired t-test compared the learners' pre- and post-experience responses on a 16-item self-report survey. Following participation in CYE, youth reported increases across all measured outcomes.

Development And Validation Of An Ai-Assisted Eco-Batik Gringsing Student Worksheet, Intan Kurniawati, Arif Widiyatmoko, Bambang Subali 5, Novi Ratna Dewi

Jurnal Pendidikan dan Pembelajaran

Background: Science literacy among Indonesian students remains low, indicating a need for contextual learning resources that connect scientific concepts with students’ environments. Local cultural heritage such as Batik Gringsing, combined with artificial intelligence (AI) as a supporting tool, offers a promising context, yet their integration in a single student worksheet remains underexplored.

Objectives: This study aimed to develop and validate an AI-assisted Eco-Batik Gringsing student worksheet for science learning.

Methods: The study employed a research and development (R&D) approach adapted from the 4D model, covering the Define, Design, and Develop stages. The evaluation focused on the validity and practicality of …

Facilitating Peer Tutoring In Islamic Religious Education: A Multiple-Case Study Of Students’ Affective Experiences, Izzatul Mahya, Purnomo Purnomo, Nur Faizatul Zehan Saari

Jurnal Pendidikan dan Pembelajaran

Background: In Islamic Religious Education in junior high schools, students may feel afraid, embarrassed, or lacking in confidence when asking questions. How peer tutoring is facilitated and experienced affectively remains little studied in this subject.

Objectives: This study describes how teachers and peer tutors enact facilitation, how the tutor and the tutee relate it to their affective experiences, and how tutor-tutee familiarity shapes these experiences.

Methods: A qualitative multiple-case study was conducted at a public junior high school and a madrasah tsanawiyah. Six participants (one teacher, one tutor, and one tutee per site) were purposively selected. Data were collected through …

Transformative Learning Through Indigenous Value Internalisation: An Ethnopedagogical Study Of Leuweng Titipan, Qoriah Rahmawati, Asep Muhyidin, Anton Irawan, Ujang Jamaludin

Jurnal Pendidikan dan Pembelajaran

Background: Indigenous knowledge and customary practices offer insights into how cultural values are learned and transmitted across generations. However, the relationship between these processes and formal learning management requires careful conceptual examination.

Objectives: This study aimed to identify the values and reported learning mechanisms associated with Leuweng Titipan in the Kesepuhan Cibadak community and reconstruct them into a conceptual learning management model.

Methods: This qualitative study adopted an ethnopedagogical perspective and used ethnographic interviews with eight informants in Lebak Regency, Banten, from June to August 2026. Data were analyzed inductively through repeated reading, initial coding, comparison across participants, and theme …

Development Of Star-G Learning Media To Increase Grade Ix Students' Interest In Learning Flat-Sided Solid Geometry, Siti Nurul Wafiroh, Astrid Chandra Sari, Festian Cindarbumi, Naning Kurniawati

Jurnal Pendidikan dan Pembelajaran

Background: Students may experience difficulties in learning flat-sided solid geometry because three-dimensional objects are not always easy to visualize through conventional learning materials.

Objectives: This study aimed to develop STAR-G (Sites and Augmented Reality for Geometry), a learning medium integrating Google Sites and augmented reality (AR), and to examine its validity, feasibility, and changes in students’ learning interest after its use.

Methods: This research employed a research and development (R&D) approach using the ADDIE model: analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation. The product was validated by two material experts and two media experts and was tested with 20 Grade IX …

Beyond Academic Access: An Abstract-Based Narrative Synthesis Of Psychological Wellbeing Social Inclusion And Educational Support For Students With Special Educational Needs, Nurul Hidayah, Nur Andini Sudirman, Muhammad Ilyas, Tirta Cahyani, Atika Tiara Syafitri

Jurnal Pendidikan dan Pembelajaran

Background: Educational placement does not necessarily secure psychological well-being, reciprocal relationships, participation, or responsive support for students with special educational needs.

Objectives: This abstract-based narrative synthesis examined review materials describing a curated Scopus corpus of 110 records published between 2023 and 2026.

Methods: Forty records were presented in four thematic evidence matrices, while 70 supplied contextual material. Extraction was restricted to metadata, abstracts, and the available summary matrices; primary-study full texts were not systematically assessed, and no formal risk-of-bias assessment was performed. Evidence was organized around psychological resources, relational inclusion, educational supports, and institutional responsiveness.

Results: Reported associations connected self-efficacy, …

Developing An Ethno–Collaborative Inquiry E-Module To Improve Elementary Students’ Numeracy Skills: An Addie-Based Development Study With Sasak Ethnomathematics, Intan Dwi Hastuti, M. Aris Akbar, Iwan Azmi, Sutarto Sutarto, Venkatachalam M

Jurnal Pendidikan dan Pembelajaran

Background: Existing elementary mathematics teaching materials may provide limited opportunities to connect plane geometry concepts with local cultural contexts and collaborative inquiry activities.

Objectives: This study aimed to develop an Ethno–Collaborative Inquiry E-Module and evaluate its feasibility, practicality, and preliminary effectiveness in supporting fifth-grade elementary school students’ numeracy skills in plane geometry, particularly in solving problems involving perimeter and area.

Methods: The study employed a research and development (R&D) approach using the ADDIE model, comprising the stages of analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation. The research involved 32 fifth-grade students at SDN Dapur Desa Aik Bukak, North Batukliang District, Central …

Infographic: World Teachers' Day 2026 – The Lasting Impact Of Teachers, Dominique Russell

Teacher infographics

In our annual reader survey, we ask: How did your own teachers have a positive impact on you as a student? How has their influence shaped who you are today? On this World Teachers’ Day, we shine a spotlight on the lasting impact of the profession by sharing some of your responses.