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A Prototype Predictive Risk Model For Transferable Safety Analytics In Construction Smes And Lmics, Nnedinma Umeokafor, Adedeji Ibitoye, Dinushan Sivaneswaran Jun 2026

A Prototype Predictive Risk Model For Transferable Safety Analytics In Construction Smes And Lmics, Nnedinma Umeokafor, Adedeji Ibitoye, Dinushan Sivaneswaran

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Predictive safety analytics has gained increasing attention in construction research; however, its practical uptake remains limited in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and construction sectors in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), where incident reporting is fragmented, and structured safety data are scarce. This study addresses this challenge by developing a transferable prototype for activity-level risk classification to support proactive safety decision-making in data-constrained environments. Publicly available construction incident data reported under Health and Safety Executive’s Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR) framework for Great Britain are used as a methodological testbed to design and evaluate the model …

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Evaluating The Impact Of Extrinsic Safety Motivation In Construction Projects: A Comparative Structural Analysis, Mohammad Tanvi Newaz, Mahmoud Ershadi, Marcus Jefferies, Thayaparan Gajendran, Buddhini Ginigaddaraa, Md Lutfur Rahman Jun 2026

Evaluating The Impact Of Extrinsic Safety Motivation In Construction Projects: A Comparative Structural Analysis, Mohammad Tanvi Newaz, Mahmoud Ershadi, Marcus Jefferies, Thayaparan Gajendran, Buddhini Ginigaddaraa, Md Lutfur Rahman

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Extrinsic safety motivation drives improved engagement in activities such as hazard reporting, participation in safety training, and adherence to safety procedures. The causation mechanism is less explored, while it is one of the key research areas fostering a paradigm shift from a strict compliance-based to a collaborative motivation-based approach to safety management. Given the paucity of empirical research on the influence of extrinsic safety motivation on safety outcome variables, this study aims to elaborate on the correlations between such variables in the context of the construction industry. An intervention study was conducted in New South Wales, Australia, to empirically examine …

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Proactive Management Of Weather And Climate Hazards In Construction: A Systematic Evidence Synthesis And Roadmap, Neema George, Chandana Siriwardana Jun 2026

Proactive Management Of Weather And Climate Hazards In Construction: A Systematic Evidence Synthesis And Roadmap, Neema George, Chandana Siriwardana

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Construction work is highly exposed to extreme weather due to outdoor operations and physically demanding tasks. As climate variability intensifies, heat, cold, storms, and heavy rainfall present increasing risks to worker safety, productivity, and project continuity. Despite this, weather-related risk management in construction remains largely reactive and inconsistently implemented. This study presents a PRISMA-based systematic literature review of 100 studies published between 2015 and 2025, examining proactive and technology-enabled strategies for managing extreme weather in construction. Bibliometric mapping and thematic synthesis were applied to identify hazard distribution, intervention types, and implementation gaps. The findings reveal a strong concentration on heat …

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Occupational Heat Stress: Assessing Risks And Developing Safety Strategies For Workers, Alaa Hassan, Abir Hassan, Yahaya Makarfi, Jafar Momani, Haruna Moda Jun 2026

Occupational Heat Stress: Assessing Risks And Developing Safety Strategies For Workers, Alaa Hassan, Abir Hassan, Yahaya Makarfi, Jafar Momani, Haruna Moda

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Construction activities especially in hot tropical climate exposes workers to health and safety risks associated with extreme hot weather conditions. Considering the magnitude of health and safety risks associated with extreme heat exposure and the prevailing safety culture and attitude of among workers that impede adaptation to safe work practices under extreme heat conditions, it is imperative that stakeholders pay serious attention to workplace climate change impact to help improve adaptation and safety measures of construction workers. This study provides empirical evidence on safety awareness and practices among Nigerian construction workers, often exposed to extreme hot weather conditions. A structured …

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Nutrition And Wellbeing In Construction: Exploring Dietary Practices For Safer Healthier Workforces, Emmanuel Aboagye-Nimo, Charlie Roberts, Lewis Gough Jun 2026

Nutrition And Wellbeing In Construction: Exploring Dietary Practices For Safer Healthier Workforces, Emmanuel Aboagye-Nimo, Charlie Roberts, Lewis Gough

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Construction workplaces significant physical and cognitive demands on workers, yet the role of nutrition in supporting energy, concentration and safety is seldom addressed in industry discourse. This study explores how construction workers understand and manage their daily eating habits, and how these habits influence performance, wellbeing and risk. The research forms part of an ongoing qualitative inquiry, using semi‑structured interviews with workers from a range of roles including bricklayers, plasterers, waste management teams and site managers. Early findings indicate considerable variation in nutritional practices, shaped by time pressures, cost, convenience and site routines. While some workers rely heavily on fast …

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Self-Reported Ai Literacy And Scenario-Based Judgement In Academic Ai Use: Evidence From Undergraduate Construction Economics Students, Hang Thi Thu Nguyen, Duc Minh Nguyen, Bao-Ngoc Nguyen Jun 2026

Self-Reported Ai Literacy And Scenario-Based Judgement In Academic Ai Use: Evidence From Undergraduate Construction Economics Students, Hang Thi Thu Nguyen, Duc Minh Nguyen, Bao-Ngoc Nguyen

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The rapid uptake of generative AI in higher education has made student AI use increasingly common, but frequent use does not necessarily imply sound academic judgement. This study examines the relationship between self-reported AI literacy and scenario-based judgement among 379 undergraduate construction economics students at Hanoi University of Civil Engineering (HUCE). A cross-sectional survey combined 32 self-reported AI literacy items across four dimensions with six scenario-based judgement tasks covering academic writing, problem solving, use of project data, and source verification. Descriptive statistics, reliability checks, and correlational analyses were used. Students reported moderately positive AI literacy across all four dimensions, yet …

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Scaling Additive Construction In The Built Environment: Drivers, Barriers, And A Performance-Based Route To Adoption, Mustafa Selçuk Çıdık, Asif Ur Rehman, Adam Liddle, Grahame Wackett, Qiuchen Lu Jun 2026

Scaling Additive Construction In The Built Environment: Drivers, Barriers, And A Performance-Based Route To Adoption, Mustafa Selçuk Çıdık, Asif Ur Rehman, Adam Liddle, Grahame Wackett, Qiuchen Lu

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Additive construction (AC) is progressing beyond pilot applications towards structural, load-bearing use, yet its path to mainstream adoption remains constrained by a set of interrelated and persistent barriers. This paper examines the drivers and barriers to scaling AC through the analytical lens of Rogers' Diffusion of Innovations framework, reviewing academic and grey literature organised around its five adoption rate dimensions: relative advantage, complexity, compatibility, trialability, and observability. The review finds that the relative advantages of AC are well evidenced, spanning labour efficiency, delivery speed, design freedom, and embodied carbon reduction. Complexity and compatibility emerge as the critical constraints on diffusion, …

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From Compliance To Context - Integrating Cognitive Determinants To Inform Technology Driven Safety Communication In Construction, Amit Ajit Bhalerao, Nikhil Bugalia, Farnad Nasirzadeh Jun 2026

From Compliance To Context - Integrating Cognitive Determinants To Inform Technology Driven Safety Communication In Construction, Amit Ajit Bhalerao, Nikhil Bugalia, Farnad Nasirzadeh

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Construction safety communication, a central mechanism for hazard mitigation, has advanced along three global trajectories, namely symbolic standardization, cognitive diagnostics, and intelligent digital interventions. However, their combined insights have been minimally applied to the Indian construction context, where high fatality rates persist, disproportionate to the country’s share of the global workforce. By interviewing nine safety experts from various hierarchical levels in public, private, institutional sectors, and a professional body, this study explores how these trajectories are reflected in the Indian construction industry. Four thematic findings emerge: (1) attentional limitations responsible for failure of static safety communication channels; (2) organisational structures …

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Assessing Toolbox Talk Efficiency: A Comparative Analysis Of International Best Practices And Indian Construction Realities, Shrinidhi Shankar, Nikhil Bugalia Jun 2026

Assessing Toolbox Talk Efficiency: A Comparative Analysis Of International Best Practices And Indian Construction Realities, Shrinidhi Shankar, Nikhil Bugalia

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Toolbox Talks (TBTs) serve as the primary mechanism for task-level hazard communication on construction sites worldwide; however, their effectiveness in contexts outside North America and Europe remains poorly understood. This paper presents one of the first systematic examinations of TBT practice on Indian construction sites, combining semi-structured interviews with 14 safety professionals and a PRISMA-guided systematic review of 30 international studies spanning more than 10 national contexts. Using a mixed-methods approach, the study identifies structural constraints unique to Indian construction, including multilingual workforces, daily wage employment systems, multi-tier subcontracting, and the legal exposure of site engineers, all of which fundamentally …

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Assessing The Sustainability Practices, Perceptions, And Challenges Of New Zealand Construction Subcontractors, Ma Katrina Raneses, Kishan Seger Jun 2026

Assessing The Sustainability Practices, Perceptions, And Challenges Of New Zealand Construction Subcontractors, Ma Katrina Raneses, Kishan Seger

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Despite a growing national commitment to sustainability, New Zealand's construction sector continued to face significant challenges in reducing its environmental impact. This study presented a thorough analysis of sustainability practices and perceptions among subcontractors within the sector. The research was conducted through a comprehensive questionnaire survey distributed nationwide, with a total of 104 NZ subcontractor respondents, to capture a diverse range of subcontractor businesses, examining their current practices, attitudes, and challenges. The respondent profile, which included a mix of trades, business sizes, and operating sectors, provided a robust dataset for analysis. Findings revealed a growing awareness of sustainability's importance among …

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Advancing Neurodiversity In Construction: A Call Beyond Silent Exclusion, Lungie Maseko, James Rotimi, David Root Jun 2026

Advancing Neurodiversity In Construction: A Call Beyond Silent Exclusion, Lungie Maseko, James Rotimi, David Root

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Neurodivergent workers are increasingly recognized in workplace inclusion debates, yet construction remains underexplored as a context where cognitive difference is shaped by project-based work, site intensity and entrenched operational norms. This study examines how neurodiversity is understood and operationalized in construction organizations, focusing on organizational climate, leadership, communication practices and material work conditions. A qualitative exploratory design was used, based on semi-structured interviews with fifteen senior construction professionals across office and site environments. Thematic analysis identified recurring patterns influencing inclusion. Findings show that neuro-inclusion is constrained by interacting organizational and operational conditions rather than isolated factors. Low awareness, uneven psychological …

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Conceptualising Stress, Anxiety, And Depression In The Construction Industry And Evidence And Gaps, Cillian Keane, John Spillane Jun 2026

Conceptualising Stress, Anxiety, And Depression In The Construction Industry And Evidence And Gaps, Cillian Keane, John Spillane

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Mental Health challenges, particularly stress, anxiety, and depression, are prominent within the construction industry globally. Despite growing awareness of mental health in the construction industry, existing literature remains fragmented, with these constructs often investigated in isolation rather than how they co-occur and compound over time within the pressures of construction work. Building on the need to synthesise fragmented knowledge, this study conducted a structured narrative review of research on construction mental health literature related to stress, anxiety, and depression. Searches were undertaken across Scopus, Web of Science, and PubMed, for studies published from 2000 to 2026 using terms related to …

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Research On The Practical Use Of Flood- And Storm-Resilient Houses, Bui Bao Ngoc, Trinh Thi Phin, Dinh Tuan Hai Jun 2026

Research On The Practical Use Of Flood- And Storm-Resilient Houses, Bui Bao Ngoc, Trinh Thi Phin, Dinh Tuan Hai

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Climate change has significantly intensified the frequency and severity of extreme weather events in Vietnam’s coastal regions, posing critical risks to vulnerable communities. In response, the Green Climate Fund (GCF), in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), supported the construction of approximately 4,000 storm- and flood-resilient houses across Central Vietnam. While the technical specifications of these structures are well documented, empirical research on their long-term operational performance remains limited. This study conducts a Post-Occupancy Evaluation (POE) to assess the effectiveness, usability, and sustainability of these housing models. A mixed-methods approach was employed, combining documentary analysis, structured surveys of …

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Aligning Virtual Reality With Construction Industry Safety Needs: A Systematic Review And Mapping Study, Rajesh Jat, Nikhil Bugalia Jun 2026

Aligning Virtual Reality With Construction Industry Safety Needs: A Systematic Review And Mapping Study, Rajesh Jat, Nikhil Bugalia

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The recognized connection between inadequate safety outcomes and workforce skill deficiencies in global construction has driven growing interest in Virtual Reality (VR) for skills training. Prior reviews emphasize technical constraints and neglect alignment with established safety management systems. To fill this gap, this study aligns industry safety training requirements with the capabilities of current academic studies on VR, pinpointing areas that should guide future VR development. Researchers developed a Safety Training Matrix (STM) by systematically reviewing academic literature and secondary materials from international regulators, including OSHA and the UK HSE; the STM specifies 23 training needs and 14 training goals. …

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Factors Influencing State Management Of Construction Activities In Hanoi In Line With Sustainable Urban Development, Tuan Anh Ha, Phuong Ngoc Nguyen, Phuong Thi Nguyen, Hai Tuan Dinh Jun 2026

Factors Influencing State Management Of Construction Activities In Hanoi In Line With Sustainable Urban Development, Tuan Anh Ha, Phuong Ngoc Nguyen, Phuong Thi Nguyen, Hai Tuan Dinh

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State management of construction activities plays an important role in guiding sustainable urban development. In Hanoi, this requirement has become increasingly urgent due to rapid urbanization and growing pressure on urban space, infrastructure, and the environment. This study analyzes the factors influencing state management of construction activities in Hanoi in line with sustainable urban development. The study employs a document-based analysis and synthesis approach combined with an analytical framework consisting of three layers of factors: foundational factors, implementation factors, and contextual factors. The findings show that these factors are interrelated and interact with one another. Among them, institutions, legal policies, …

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Enhancing Worker Wellbeing: The Impact Of Technological Ergonomic Interventions On Health, Safety And Productivity In The Construction Industry, Rose Matete, John Smallwood Jun 2026

Enhancing Worker Wellbeing: The Impact Of Technological Ergonomic Interventions On Health, Safety And Productivity In The Construction Industry, Rose Matete, John Smallwood

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Ergonomic hazards such as repetitive motions, awkward postures, forceful exertions, and prolonged static positions continue to drive musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) and productivity losses in construction. This structured narrative review synthesises literature from 2002–2025 relative to technological and participatory ergonomic interventions, drawing on major academic databases and International Labour Organization reports. Evidence shows that wearable sensors, exoskeletons, Virtual Reality training, Building Information Modelling, and Internet of Things enabled monitoring reduce biomechanical strain, enhance hazard recognition, and improve productivity, though adoption is limited by cost, worker acceptance, and organisational culture. Integrating ergonomics at the design stage and combining technology with participatory approaches …

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Bim Adoption Category For Health And Safety Management In South African Sme Construction Enterprises, Nosabelo Sila, Justus Agumba, Oluseyi Adebowale Jun 2026

Bim Adoption Category For Health And Safety Management In South African Sme Construction Enterprises, Nosabelo Sila, Justus Agumba, Oluseyi Adebowale

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This study examined the categorisation of Building Information Modelling (BIM) adopters for health and safety (H&S) management within small and medium construction enterprises (SMCEs) using Diffusion of Innovation (DOI) theory. The research aims to identify adopter categories in the context of BIM adoption for construction safety management. A simple random sampling method was adopted to collect data from 303 respondents representing SMCEs in Gauteng, South Africa. Five adopter categories were analysed: innovators, early adopters, early majority, late majority, and laggards. Factor loadings and Cronbach’s alpha coefficients were computed to assess construct validity and internal consistency. The results revealed clear adopter …

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Challenges And Opportunities In Delivering Construction Education Virtually: Insights From A Constructivist Inquiry-Based Framework, Ayesha Mall, Theodore Haupt Jun 2026

Challenges And Opportunities In Delivering Construction Education Virtually: Insights From A Constructivist Inquiry-Based Framework, Ayesha Mall, Theodore Haupt

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This paper explores the dual nature of virtual instruction in South African construction education, examining how it simultaneously presents challenges and opportunities through the lens of constructivist inquiry-based learning (IBL). As higher education undergoes digital transformation, the study investigates how virtual platforms can serve as powerful enablers of active, reflective, and collaborative learning while also exposing systemic limitations such as uneven access, instructor preparedness, and inconsistent institutional support. The research follows a sequential mixed-methods design. In the first phase, a panel of academic and industry experts engaged in a Delphi process to validate six key pedagogical constructs central to virtual …

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Impediments To The Growth Of Trained Local Construction Contractors In Developing Economies, Richard Ndhlovu, Innocent Musonda, Adetayo Onososen Jun 2026

Impediments To The Growth Of Trained Local Construction Contractors In Developing Economies, Richard Ndhlovu, Innocent Musonda, Adetayo Onososen

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The construction industry in developing economies remains a vital sector for sustainable infrastructure development; however, it is often dominated by foreign enterprises. This study identifies systemic obstacles in contractor growth. The study adopted a qualitative approach. Data was collected through semi-structured interviews held with purposively selected twelve (12) industrial experts in the construction sector, with contractors being the key interviewees. After conducting a thematic analysis of responses, six key factors were identified: financial indiscipline, the high cost of borrowing, erratic and delayed payments by clients, inadequate assurance of work opportunities, insufficient collateral to borrow from lending institutions, and insufficient construction …

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Stakeholder Perspectives On Local Contractor Capacity Development Initiatives In Zambia, Richard Ndhlovu, Innocent Musonda, Adetayo Onososen Jun 2026

Stakeholder Perspectives On Local Contractor Capacity Development Initiatives In Zambia, Richard Ndhlovu, Innocent Musonda, Adetayo Onososen

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Strengthening the capabilities of indigenous contractors is crucial for sustainable economic growth and reducing dependence on imported expertise in developing countries. This study analyses stakeholder perspectives on improving contractor capacity and identifies the systemic barriers that lead to higher failure rates. This study employed a qualitative methodology, utilizing semi-structured interviews to gather data from eighteen (18) industrial specialists purposefully selected from contractors, consultants, clients, and funding organizations. Significant findings indicate nine principal themes extracted from interview replies. The study highlights that achieving a holistic training design requires multidimensional delivery to produce a structured learning environment that enhances skill acquisition. The …

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The Effectiveness Of Health And Safety Practices On Peaking Power Stations, Nkosinathi Ndlovu, Claire Deacon, John Smallwood Jun 2026

The Effectiveness Of Health And Safety Practices On Peaking Power Stations, Nkosinathi Ndlovu, Claire Deacon, John Smallwood

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Peaking Power Stations (PPSs) are required to undertake maintenance known as ‘outages’, on a regular basis. Injuries occur during general maintenance and outage activities. Such injuries in turn result in managers at PPSs perceiving health and safety (H&S) management as ineffective. The effectiveness of H&S management systems, particularly accident and incident reporting mechanisms, is critical for enhancing H&S performance in high-risk sectors such as power generation. Poor H&S performance could further result in lower production, higher insurance costs, and a detrimental financial impact on the economy, forcing workers to retire early with persistent disabilities. The aim of the study reported …

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Worldbuilding, Brent Ryan Bellamy Jun 2026

Worldbuilding, Brent Ryan Bellamy

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Substantialism, David Janzen Jun 2026

Substantialism, David Janzen

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Gestation, Savannah Whaley Jun 2026

Gestation, Savannah Whaley

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Exhaustion, Corbin Hiday Jun 2026

Exhaustion, Corbin Hiday

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Content I, Marie Claire Middlemiss Sanazaro Jun 2026

Content I, Marie Claire Middlemiss Sanazaro

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Compression, Ruth Jennison Jun 2026

Compression, Ruth Jennison

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Open Classroom Climate And Democratic Education: Implications For Research And Practice. A Response To "Reassessing The Open Classroom Climate In Civic Education: Insights From 60 Studies", Luke J. Rapa Jun 2026

Open Classroom Climate And Democratic Education: Implications For Research And Practice. A Response To "Reassessing The Open Classroom Climate In Civic Education: Insights From 60 Studies", Luke J. Rapa

Democracy & Education

An open classroom climate has numerous benefits for school-aged youth, and it plays an important role in school-based democratic and civic education efforts. After highlighting the strengths of Knowles and Chamberlain's review, I add to their contribution by enumerating several implications for contemporary open classroom climate research and practice. I suggest researchers and practitioners: (a) embrace pluralism in open classroom climate pedagogy and instructional contexts; (b) explore mechanisms driving associations between open classroom climate and outcomes of interest; (c) incorporate developmental theory; and (d) better account for contextual-ecological and measurement considerations. I also reflect briefly on open classroom climate research …

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Nurturing Engaged Citizenship In Kindergarten: An Exploration Of Teacher Beliefs And Practices, Daria Smirnova, Ilene R. Berson, Michael J. Berson Jun 2026

Nurturing Engaged Citizenship In Kindergarten: An Exploration Of Teacher Beliefs And Practices, Daria Smirnova, Ilene R. Berson, Michael J. Berson

Democracy & Education

This study explores how kindergarten teachers foster civic engagement in young learners as part of a larger multi-case study on civic education in kindergarten classrooms serving low-income students in the Southeastern United States. Five teachers were interviewed using video elicitation techniques, which involved using video clips to prompt discussion and reflection. Findings indicate that teachers educate for civic engagement within the personally responsible and participatory paradigms of good citizenship (Westheimer & Kahne, 2004) and intuitively align their beliefs and practices with the Educating for American Democracy principles (EAD, 2021). Their efforts include modeling citizenship, fostering collaborative learning and community building, …

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Tilly Norwood And The Promise Of Frictionless Creation: Feminist Pedagogy In Ai-Saturated Classrooms, Jill N. Fredenburg Jun 2026

Tilly Norwood And The Promise Of Frictionless Creation: Feminist Pedagogy In Ai-Saturated Classrooms, Jill N. Fredenburg

Feminist Pedagogy

This article examines how feminist pedagogy can intervene in AI-saturated classrooms by foregrounding refusal, embodiment, and critical engagement with what I term the muddy algorithms of generative systems. As institutions increasingly normalize AI as an inevitable educational tool, this work challenges that assumption by situating AI within broader structures of power, labor, and extraction. Drawing on classroom experiences in media and communication courses, I use the case of Tilly Norwood, an AI-generated “actress,” to explore how automation reproduces gendered expectations of availability, consent, and creative labor. The concept of muddy algorithms names the opaque, uneven, and value-laden processes through which …

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