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Migrant success in UK Education: Are there lessons for government social mobility policy?

British Educational Research Journal, EarlyView.
Abstract The school achievement and career aspirations of 23 sixth form students at a multi‐cultural urban academy in the UK are explored through interviews. The sample includes 16 s‐generation migrants, 6 UK‐born students with migrant parents and 1 UK‐born student, selected to represent a cohort of over 300 post‐16 learners.
Bernard Barker, Kate Hoskins
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Lessons from primary school students' perceptions of the factors that influence school connectedness

British Educational Research Journal, EarlyView.
Abstract School connectedness is critical to improving students' health, development and wellbeing. Research into primary school students' perceptions of the factors that influence their sense of connectedness is essential for identifying practices that promote success.
Jordana F. Hoenig, Therese M. Cumming
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Effective methods for increasing levels of political self‐efficacy for girls and disadvantaged students in England

British Educational Research Journal, EarlyView.
Abstract This study addresses the gap in rigorous evaluation of inclusive Citizenship Education methods in reducing gender and socioeconomic inequalities in political self‐efficacy. This article tests the effectiveness of two pedagogical approaches: counter‐narratives and think‐pair‐share.
Bryony Hoskins, Khuyen Dinh, Christian Christrup Kjeldsen   +2 more
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Innovative uses of communication technology for HIV programming for men who have sex with men and transgender persons

Journal of the International AIDS Society, 2014
Globally, overall rates of HIV are on the decline; however, rates among gay men and other men who have sex with men (MSM) and transgender persons are increasing.
Susannah M Allison, Darrin Adams, Kent C Klindera, Tonia Poteat, R Cameron Wolf   +4 more
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Medical Queeries: Transgender Healthcare

MedEdPORTAL, 2015
Transgender individuals, particularly those who are undergoing or have undergone sex reassignment therapies or surgeries, constitute an under-serviced population when it comes to access to healthcare. This is the result of a variety of reasons.
Tehmina Ahmad, Han Yan, Keegan Guidolin, Paul Foster   +3 more
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Exploring the early observations of parents supporting their children with school attendance problems (SAPs): A co‐produced study

British Educational Research Journal, EarlyView.
Abstract School Attendance Problems (SAPs) represent a significant challenge requiring early identification and intervention. Current service provision often does not recognise early indicators that parents observe, creating gaps between when initial concerns are raised and formal support is provided.
Tereza Aidonopoulou‐Read, Michelle Pyer, Beth Bodycote, Jackie Campbell, Kirsteen Pyer   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Towards a Trans Narrative Medicine

Humanities
This article explores the lived experiences of transgender persons, with particular attention to how their gender identities are narrated and perceived in encounters with the healthcare system.
Anders Juhl Rasmussen, Anton Kragh Paaskesen   +1 more
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YouTube as Educator: A Content Analysis of Issues, Themes, and the Educational Value of Transgender-Created Online Videos

Social Media + Society, 2017
The current study explores the videos of eight popular transgender YouTubers. A content analysis was conducted to examine the themes present in videos, the specific issues discussed, and the educational value for viewers.
Brandon Miller
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A Closer Look at Rape Myth Beliefs Among University Students: Comparisons and Correlates Based on Field and Stage of Study, Victimisation Experiences, Demographics and Psychological Traits

Behavioral Sciences &the Law, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Disproportionate rates of sexual violence occur among university students, with rape culture and misconceptions about consent prevalent. To comprehensively examine rape myth beliefs among different student groups, 417 UK University students enrolled on courses in four distinct disciplinary areas; social sciences (n = 131), applied sciences (n =
Dominic Willmott, Mairi Johnston, B. Kennath Widanaralalage, Dara Mojtahedi, Daniel Boduszek, Danielle McDermott, Gillian Kirkman   +6 more
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From Probation to Partnership: Building Equitable Systems of Support in Community Colleges

New Directions for Community Colleges, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Community colleges serve as critical gateways to higher education for diverse student populations, yet traditional academic probation systems often exacerbate inequities by penalizing students facing systemic and personal challenges. This practitioner–scholar case study examines Clark State College's Academic Engagement Program (AEP), an ...
Elecia V. Spain, Michael B.Key
wiley   +1 more source