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From Antagonism to Care: Reimagining Academic Freedom and Justice in Higher Education (Guest Editors\u27 Introduction)
No full textFactionalism, Masculinity, and Honour: Elite Violence and the Culture of Honour in Sixteenth-Century Italy
No full textThis essay devolves the interrelated nature of factionalism and masculinity as it relates to the culture of honour seen through elite violence in 16th century Italy. Through the system of factionalism which creates a social hierarchical order of society in which elements of masculinity and honour operate within altering perceptions created within the cultures of honour that shape Italian ruling elites. These elements intrinsically relate to the dynamics of Early Modern violence as it shaped the ruling elites and aristocracy with a deep-seated precedent in past Italian Renaissance society. Elements of violence such as vendetta, revenge, punishment and feuds shape sixteenth and seventeenth century Italy as it related to the ways in which politicised factions operate at all levels of society around the culture of honour which emphasizes the need to avenge any stains brought upon reputation by understanding the necessity to die with honour rather than live in shame. By framing the interrelatedness of the elements in working together to frame how violence in an Early Modern Italian perspective is practiced, understood, studied and documented, other existing elements happening within these elements can be placed in a greater context
Animism
No full textThe short story explores how life might change in the future when all our smart devices have LLM capabilities and seem to be alive. The hero is an elderly man who is spending the weekend with his three-year-old great grandson. With the story framed from the point of view of the old man, the tone is somber; the character is “timesick,” nostalgic for the old days. The child, however, embraces the new world where every thing is alive and this seems to have helped the boy develop empathy for everything. The story take place in a time when what defines a person as uniquely human is changing. The contribution comes from two leading thinkers in the filed of transhuman ethics. The method we follow in this: I read my co-author\u27s research papers; we talk about various advances in science. He suggests the topic or the basic plot line; I write the story; and he adds a few lines and edits others. “Animism” is the first of four stories we have written together. 
Sensoryscapes in Swiss Ice Hockey Arenas: Enhancing the Spectator Experience at HC Ambrì-Piotta Games
No full textThis study explores the impact of the sensoryscape on spectator experiences and intentions to revisit HC Ambrì-Piotta games at the Gottardo Arena. Data was gathered from 1,566 participants through a self-administered online questionnaire and was analyzed using exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis, along with structural equation modeling. The findings reveal that aesthetics and comfort, fan-made entertainment, and arena smell significantly influence spectators\u27 interactions, emotions, and loyalties, while club-made entertainment and food and beverages have varied impacts. These insights are crucial for enhancing spectator experiences and fostering team loyalty. Practical implications include focusing on the holistic sensory environment to create engaging and satisfying arena experiences, thereby attracting and retaining spectators. 
Critical Health Communication in Kinesiology and Sports Science: Critical Health Communication in Kinesiology and Sports Science: A Scoping Review
No full textFields neighboring the disciplines of kinesiology and sports science have called for more interdisciplinary work, including the adoption of critical approaches to research. This scoping review explored the degree to which critically-aligned research has developed within these disciplines. The goal was to identify who this research studied, what methods were used, and which theoretical and conceptual frameworks were adopted. Publications between 2010-2022 in six top kinesiology and sports science journals using four databases were searched using keywords to identify critically-aligned research. A multi-step screening process was used to identify and sort articles that adequately fit the criteria of critically-aligned research. The scoping review identified 5666 entries of which 3300 were unique publications. 76 articles were assessed to be critically-aligned. Four themes regarding demographics emerged: Geographic area, gender, race/ethnicity/indigeneity, and inequality/inequity. Regarding methodology, three major theoretical and conceptual frameworks emerged: ecological, socio-economic, and cultural. Overall, a relatively small number of studies fit our search criteria, suggesting that critically-aligned research remains at the margins of the disciplines. For the studies that were critically-aligned, they often centered the Global North and were inconsistent in their application of categories such as race, ethnicity, inequality and equity. These studies were diverse in their methodological approach while relying on ecological, socio-economic, and cultural frameworks. To heed the calls for a more interdisciplinary approach, and to advance the disciplines more generally, kinesiology and sports science should expand their adoption of critical approaches to research
Bhutanese Elementary Teachers’ Assessment Conceptions
No full textThe purpose of this study was to investigate Bhutanese elementary teachers\u27 conceptions about assessments to determine teachers’ inclination towards improving conceptions (formative) or accountability conceptions (summative). Assessment conceptions were measured using the abridged version of CoA-III Abridged (CoA-III A) inventory proposed by Brown (2006) which includes four pre-determined assessment conceptions: assessment for improvement, assessment for student accountability, assessment for school accountability, and assessment as an irrelevance. The data was collected from 111 elementary teachers using an online survey questionnaire. Findings indicate that teachers conceive that the purpose of assessments is for improvement. They also conceived of assessments as irrelevant. There was a strong positive correlation between the conception of assessments for improvement and student accountability and a positive association between improvement and irrelevance conceptions. It was concluded that teachers have positive conceptions about assessment, but they often experience an assessment practice dilemma between the improvement and accountability purposes of assessment
A Democratic Ethos or a Democratic Community: How perceptions of self and others can contribute to the formation of an authentically inviting community
No full textInvitational Theory is rooted in three theoretical foundations, perceptual theory, self-concept theory, and a democratic ethos (Purkey, Novak, and Fretz, 2020). This essay addresses the third of these foundations, a Democratic Ethos. While perceptual theory and self-concept theory provide a relational foundation for invitational theory, it is the vision and practice of a democratic ethos that turns theory into reality, leading to the formation of an inviting culture where everybody matters and people learn to live together. In this essay the author seeks to re-introduce the Invitational community to this important theoretical foundation, which could profoundly and positively impact the enacting and application of invitational theory. The author reviews the invitational theory literature concerning a democratic ethos, and also draws on insights from a number of other theoretical voices. The essay concludes with an exploration of a number of potential implications and applications for the Invitational community
Invitational Education Theory and Teacher Retention: Problems and Practices in Minnesota
No full textNumerous studies have identified research to practice gap regarding teacher retention (Hagaman & Casey, 2018; Carver, 2003; CCSESA, 2016). In Minnesota, teacher retention is a concern as 51% of professional licensed teachers were not working as either a public or charter school teacher during the 2019-2020 school year. (PELSB, 2021). The objective of this study was to identify and address common themes that exist across multiple groups of educational professionals (pre-service teachers, in-service teachers, and administrators). In an effort to understand why half of the state’s fully licensed teachers have left the classroom and/or the field, this study analyzed responses of participants in Minnesota utilizing an Invitational Education Theory lens to inform preparation program content, alleviate the research to practice gap, and provide recommendations to help improve teacher retention rates
Too much and not enough: A NASSS president reflects on embodied affect and (striving towards) anti-colonial scholarly leadership
No full textEditorial Commentary: Teacher Learning in Transition: Reflections on Practice, Assessment, and Innovation
No full textThis issue of the Journal of the International Society for Teacher Education (JISTE) brings together six articles from Norway, the United States and Bhutan that explore the shifting landscape of teacher learning, professional development, and pedagogical transformation. The issue spotlights how teacher educators and in-service teachers are grappling with emerging demands - from integrating educational technologies and facilitating complex mathematics instruction, to re-evaluating assessment practices and addressing entrenched norms in teacher education.
The authors draw on diverse research methods, including reflective self-study, case study, survey research, and discourse analysis, to examine the tensions, insights, and innovations emerging within teacher education programs and classrooms across global contexts. As teacher roles evolve in response to sociocultural, technological, and policy shifts, the articles in this issue provide critical perspectives on how educators are learning to navigate these transitions. Together, they invite readers to consider the value of reflective practice, digital engagement, and pedagogical flexibility in building responsive and inclusive education systems