Editorial
Articles
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Four academics and a student: a multiethnographic study on joy across academic life
Joy is diffuse and challenging to define and demarcate. To highlight the individuality and collective understanding of joy, this paper considers joy in higher education at five points of life—the student, the doctoral researcher, the early career lecturer, the established senior lecturer and the professor. Various reports suggest that lecturers...
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The power of placements: reflections on a joyful activity to empower teacher educators
In Scottish university-based initial teacher education (ITE), university-based teacher educators support and assess preservice teachers during school placements. This work requires substantial knowledge and skills, rapid relationship building, and extensive travel. Teacher educators navigate emotionally demanding situations, balancing rigorous standards with individual growth when making crucial professional judgements. This piece...
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The shared joy of dynamic play in linguistically and culturally inclusive early childhood education
This study explores how playful practices support joy and inclusivity in Finnish early childhood education (ECE), particularly in multilingual and multicultural settings. Play is central to children's holistic development, promoting social engagement, agency, and a sense of belonging. Through a case study in two Finnish ECE centres, the research examines...
Features
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100 voices, 100 years: an ode to joy
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A journey to purposeful play through a lesson study in Scotland
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The pleasure of podcasting: an entanglement of joyful reflections
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Defining joy in third level education, an Irish perspective
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Integrated learning in Scottish schools
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Ode to Joy: discussions on creating a chorus of jubilation in education