You're using an outdated browser. Please upgrade to a modern browser for the best experience.
Subject:
All Disciplines Arts & Humanities Biology & Life Sciences Business & Economics Chemistry & Materials Science Computer Science & Mathematics Engineering Environmental & Earth Sciences Medicine & Pharmacology Physical Sciences Public Health & Healthcare Social Sciences
Sort:
Most Viewed Latest Alphabetical (A-Z) Alphabetical (Z-A)
Filter:
All Topic Review Biography Peer Reviewed Entry Video Entry
Topic Review
Student Accessibility Services in Higher Education Institutions
The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) highlights the right of people with disabilities to access education without discrimination and equal opportunities. In general terms, accessibility in education means that a person with disabilities must be able to "acquire the same information, engage in the same interactions, and enjoy the same services, in an equally effective and equally integrated manner, with substantially equivalent ease of use, as a person without disabilities". In higher education institutions (HEIs), this implies, as broadly as possible, environments (including virtual), processes, access to information, objects, tools, devices, communication, goods, and services, by considering universal design principles and reasonable adjustments.
  • 584
  • 07 Apr 2022
Topic Review
Creativity of Deaf and Typical Hearing People
Human creativity is viewed as a talent that is considered a source of success with an impact on human society. In the history of human society, appreciation has been given to creative problem solving or the development of completely new things in all areas of society, including culture. The individual aspect of creativity is marked by the ability to view the current reality from an unconventional perspective and thus bring new and unconventional solutions. Creativity is also considered to be an important manifestation of a person’s intellectual functioning. For the learning process, both in schooling and as an important part of human life, creativity is one of the important supporting factors. The level of creativity of an individual can be assessed using performance measures derived from creative thinking.
  • 535
  • 01 Sep 2023
Topic Review
Students with Disabilities in Higher Education
Access to university is a right for all people; however, access to higher education for people with disabilities is still a challenge. The present study, based on a systematic review of the literature, aims to report on the challenges faced by students with disabilities in accessing and participating in higher education.
  • 532
  • 26 Oct 2022
Topic Review Peer Reviewed
Artificial Intelligence in Special Education
This entry examines the growing role of artificial intelligence (AI) in special education. The authors discuss applications of AI in the field, including its uses for personalized learning, adaptive technologies, teacher support, and AI’s potential to address issues related to student accessibility and engagement. The entry draws on recent syntheses of literature, highlighting studies that reveal AI’s capacity to improve educational outcomes for students with disabilities, mitigate teacher workload, and foster inclusion. Despite these promising developments, the authors address ethical considerations, potential biases, and privacy concerns surrounding the use of AI, as well as the need for high-quality research that validates AI’s effectiveness in special education. The authors conclude that while AI can offer substantial support, it should be integrated thoughtfully, guided by empirical research, and accompanied by skilled professional oversight to ensure that it truly benefits students with disabilities.
  • 524
  • 15 Jan 2025
Topic Review
Blended Education for Developing Sustainability Competencies
Climate change forces higher educational institutions (HEI) to reconsider their traditional ways of teaching and organising education. This implies that they should reduce their impact on the environment and provide sustainability-oriented education. Blended learning (fusion of on-campus and online learning) provides an appealing solution to achieve both objectives. It may reduce HEI’s climate impact by reducing student travel to and from campus and additionally, support the development of students’ sustainability competencies.
  • 517
  • 05 Jun 2023
Topic Review
Organizational Structures of  Modalities in Spain
The proliferation and emergence of new sport modalities has been remarkable. At an international level there is a constant renewal of the sports catalogue, and in Spain this situation has not been any different. A clear example is trail running (TR), skyrunning (SR), and mountain running (MR), which have settled in the sports scenario, especially in Spain, where they are highly accepted among runners. Mountain running (MR) is a sport practice that in recent years has been studied and analyzed, taking into account the social, media, environmental, and economic impacts that it has and is generating in society and the Spanish region.
  • 482
  • 25 Oct 2022
Topic Review
Early Childhood Care
Early Childhood Care (ECC) are those actions aimed at children from 0 to 6 years of age, their families and the environment providing a prompt response to permanent or occasional circumstances derived from some difficulty in their development or in a situation of risk of suffering them. It has to be taken into account the child in an integral manner, including all vital aspects: social, physical, emotional, etc. and will be designed and implemented by a multidisciplinary team.
  • 482
  • 29 Jun 2023
Topic Review
Indices of Narrative Language Associated with Disability
Narratives skills are associated with long-term academic and social benefits. While students with disabilities often struggle to produce complete and complex narratives, it remains unclear which aspects of narrative language are most indicative of disability.
  • 434
  • 27 Nov 2023
Topic Review
Virtual Reality Intervention for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is typically first diagnosed in early childhood. Medication and cognitive behavioural therapy are considered effective in treating children with ADHD, whereas these treatments appear to have some side effects and restrictions. Virtual reality (VR), therefore, has been applied to exposure therapy for mental disorders. Previous studies have adopted VR in the cognitive behavioural treatment for children with ADHD.
  • 427
  • 29 Dec 2023
Topic Review
Optimizing Higher Education for Sustainable Development
Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) plays a significant role in the environmental, economic, social and cultural spheres and is a key element in achieving sustainable development goals. Higher education institutions, as the main producers of future leaders, are essential to the practice of ESD. Higher Education for Sustainable Development (HESD) is still in its infancy in many higher education institutions. 
  • 331
  • 24 Jul 2023
Topic Review
Graded Online Discussion Forums in Higher Education
Online discussion forums, where students can asynchronously interact with fellow students, their instructors, and the course content, provide a space for students to learn from each other, improve their communication skills, and allow opportunities for student–student, student–instructor, and student–content interaction.
  • 301
  • 09 Oct 2023
Topic Review
Developing Culturally Responsive Disaster Curriculum Anglophone Regions Cameroon
The Anglophone regions of Cameroon have, since 2016, been engulfed in a protracted and multifaceted humanitarian crisis characterized by sustained armed conflict, large-scale displacement of populations, and severe disruptions to educational systems. This paper contends that addressing these challenges necessitates the formulation of culturally attuned disaster education curriculums, meticulously crafted to align with the distinct socio-cultural and linguistic realities of the affected communities. Through an interdisciplinary analysis of extant scholarly discourses and the nuanced lived experiences of impacted populations, this inquiry delineates pivotal considerations for the conceptualization and implementation of such frameworks. Foremost among these is the integration of indigenous epistemologies and culturally rooted practices, which not only honor local heritage but also enhance the relevance and efficacy of educational interventions. Furthermore, the promotion of multilingual pedagogies emerges as a critical strategy, reflective of the region's linguistic diversity and instrumental in fostering inclusivity. Equally vital is the incorporation of psychosocial support mechanisms, aimed at ameliorating the profound emotional and psychological ramifications of protracted conflict on learners and educators alike. The engagement of community stakeholders is posited as an indispensable element, ensuring that educational responses are both participatory and contextually resonant.
  • 109
  • 18 Nov 2024
  • Page
  • of
  • 2
Featured Entry Collections
>>

Featured Books

>>
Encyclopedia of Engineering
Encyclopedia of Social Sciences
Encyclopedia of COVID-19
Encyclopedia of Digital Society, Industry 5.0 and Smart City
Academic Video Service
Feedback
<<2020-2029
201920202021202220232024202520262027202820292030
<<2020-2029
201920202021202220232024202520262027202820292030