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...Abstract In this paper, I consider two issues. Firstly, I ask why, when Mary Darmanin and my careers as sociologists of education began so similarly, they became so different. In answering that question, I address another more fundamental issue which Mary herself raises (Darmanin, 2012...

...Abstract This chapter narrates my journey as a Latina immigrant student and now a faculty member in higher education, aiming to inspire women to attend college and pay it forward. Born in Puerto Rico and raised in the US, I experienced a split existence between two cultures. I narrate my split...

...In the years 2000–2007, Professor Joseph O’Keefe, SJ of the Lynch School of Education, Boston College, USA and I, as Director of the Centre for Research and Development in Catholic Education (CRDCE), University of London, Institute of Education, UK were gathering research evidence for the first...

...Abstract Educational neuroscience is an emerging field that bridges neuroscience with teaching practices, revealing how learning influences brain development. This interdisciplinary approach provides educators with insights into neuroplasticity, memory, and cognitive functions, which are essential...

...Abstract Alberto Manzi (1924–1997) was an Italian educator and TV personality who is mainly remembered for a television program, Non è mai troppo tardi (It’s never too late), designed to promote literacy among adults. Manzi also authored a number of literary works, most of which had...

..., paired with strong theories about teaching, learning, and motivation, provide ample fodder for considering pandemic effects. There is a great deal of evidence, for example, that the pandemic and its sequelae produced learning deficits, rising levels of educational inequality, and a host of mental...

...The arrival of COVID-19 caused widespread disruption to everyday life in most modern societies, and particularly those bustling with face-to-face human interaction, such as institutions of higher education. The immediate solution to the problem of a rapidly spreading deadly virus was to remove...

... of mental health in higher education and the role of the higher education institution (HEI) in promoting well-being. Mental health is a concern for all, children, adults, students, employees, and every individual. The research focuses on the mental health of students in HEIs, as they are groomed as future...

...The purpose of this study is to discover the role of emotional intelligence (EI) in enhancing the learning and development in the educational settings. Explicitly, it observes how fostering EI among the students and educators can positively affect the academic performance, social relationships...

... interact with these agents. These findings suggest that the inclusion of CA s in educational settings can be a strategy to improve the learning experience and academic performance. 5.2.6. SUAyED Model The SUA yED offers students the opportunity to participate in in-person tutoring on specific days...

... colonialism, gender, and education. Coloniality’s influence affects both the moral and social attitudes toward pregnant unmarried women, as shown in Martha’s story—which limits their access to formal education and the girls’ schooling experience. Beyond the individual, the enduring patterns of power...

... on examining the interplay between policies, cultural norms, and in-school pregnancy in the African context while simultaneously recognizing the heterogeneity in young women’s lived experiences. To position education policy within this discourse, the author discusses and examines the typology of in-school...

... localization, and a strict ban on emotion surveillance. This approach offers educators and care institutions a scalable blueprint for fostering dignified, resilient, and empathically skillful elderly care. AI Empathy training caregiver resilience person-centered communication dementia de-escalation...

...Abstract This chapter reframes learning as both cognitive and emotional, positioning Emotional Intelligence (EI) as a central educational capacity. EI, defined as the ability to perceive, understand, regulate, and use emotions, supports academic success, resilience, and social adaptation while...

...Abstract This chapter traces the evolving pathways through which artificial intelligence (AI) has been integrated into education, from early intelligent tutoring systems to adaptive platforms and large language model (LLM)-driven agents. Anchored in the learning sciences, it emphasizes...

...Abstract Privacy-preserving technologies are essential for deploying emotionally intelligent systems in educational environments. As these systems collect sensitive biometric signals to personalize learning, protecting student privacy becomes paramount. This chapter presents a three-layer...