College of Education: Recent submissions
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The Saturation of Ease: Diagnosing Epistemic Stewardship and the Innovator’s Paradox in Generative Learning Environments
(2026-03-06)
This investigation diagnoses the innovator’s paradox within specialized knowledge domains, where high technical competence does not significantly predict the adoption of generative artificial intelligence (AI). The findings ...
Collaborative Artificial Intelligence Learning Architecture: Restoring Scholarly Friction and Epistemic Governance via Collaborative Inquiry Using an Epistemic Friction Framework
(2026-03-06)
This study utilizes an epistemic friction framework as a system-centric approach to eliminate reliance on generalist chatbots by distributing cognitive load across specialized agents. The architecture introduces the Parallel ...
Systemic Architectures for Agentic Learning Integration: Strategic Directives for Human Capital Development
(2026-03-06)
This architecture establishes a normative framework for systemic knowledge management within specialized technical learning systems. By transitioning from fragmented tools to a collaborative learning architecture, we ...
The Architecture of Truth: Replacing Prompt Engineering with Semantic Verification Protocols and Socratic Friction
(2026-03-06)
Current AI discourse focuses on prompt engineering; teaching humans to optimize linguistic inputs for better results. This investigation identifies this model as a contributor to epistemic fragility, where the validity of ...
Shaping a Path Forward: Critical Approaches to Civic Education in Tumultuous Times
(2026-03-06)
The purpose of this chapter is to offer an exploration of civic education by focusing on its emancipatory potential in a democratic society. It highlights a suite of critical approaches to civic education that can inform ...
The Power of Interest: Connecting the Real World to the Finance Classroom
(2026-02-27)
This study examines how the incorporation of a project utilizing real- world financial data from the Bloomberg Professional Service affects student engagement in an introductory finance course. This mixed methods study ...
Engineering the Emotional Subjective: A Deterministic Protocol for Affective Quantization Strategy for Vectorized Semantic Alignment in Generative Artificial Intelligence
(2026-02-18)
This study addresses the core mandate of the human-AI collaboration by positioning AECL as a foundational domain for human systems engineering (HSE). We examine how AI is altering technological landscapes and reshaping ...
Pixelating Teacher Sentiments: Exploring Algorithmic Empathy via AI Photo Elicitation in Agricultural Education
(2025-09-05)
Pixelating Teacher Sentiments: Exploring Algorithmic Empathy via AI Photo Elicitation in Agricultural Education introduces a methodological tool for qualitative inquiry called Artificial Intelligence-Generative Emotional ...
AI in Elementary English Language Arts: Perceptions, Concerns, and Imperatives For Teacher Education
(2025-09-05)
The rapid integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into K-12 education necessitates a proactive examination of teacher preparedness, particularly in elementary English Language Arts (ELA) instruction. This quantitative, ...
Improving Student Literacy in Agriculture: An Approach Through AI Partnerships
(2025-07-29)
This professional presentation titled “Improving Student Literacy in Agriculture: An Approach Through AI Partnerships” provides strategies for integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into agricultural education to enhance ...
Time to step in: Practical Interventions for Improving Teacher Retention in Alabama
(2025-05-19)
This report examines how interventions may be developed to reduce teacher turnover by identifying the warning signs and responses that may redirect the path along the process of job withdrawal and turnover. Presented here ...
Innovating Sustainability: Graduate Student Perceptions of AI-Driven Solutions in Global Fruit and Vegetable Production Systems
(2025-05-12)
This exploratory study investigated U.S. and non-U.S. graduate students' perceptions of artificial intelligence (AI) as a tool for advancing sustainable fruit and vegetable (SFV) production.
An in-person questionnaire ...
Lessons from the Implementation of Virginia's Cell Phone Policy
(2025-04-29)
In April 2025, we conducted a follow-up survey of teachers from a school division in Southeast Virginia regarding the implementation of Virginia’s new cell phone policy. Teachers expressed strong support for the cell phone ...
Alabama Charter School Parent Voice
(2025-04-10)
In 2015, Alabama became the 43rd state to establish charter schools as part of their public education system. To
better understand if Alabama charter schools meet their objectives, we conducted a survey (and subsequent ...
Advancing Computer Science Education for Pre-Service Teachers: A Case from Auburn University
(2025-04-09)
This brief highlights the need to prepare pre-service teachers (PSTs) to effectively teach computer science (CS) at the K–6 level. In response to Alabama’s Computer Science Bill (Act 2019-389), Auburn University developed ...
Conecting Student Learning with Social Health
(2025-04-04)
This brief summarizes research in Alabama on the connection between learning outcomes and the neighborhood environment in which students grow up. Our research shows that social health factors—including positive health ...
Resources and Approaches for Integrating High- Leverage Teaching Practices: A Content Analysis
(2025-04-03)
Implementing high-leverage teaching practices (HLTPs) for language learning can
help ensure teachers create and deliver a high-quality curriculum, especially when
working with Novice learners who require more scaffolded ...
Survey Instrumentation Using Intercept Methods
(2025-03-27)
Agricultural mechanics instruction is crucial for preparing students for agricultural careers, emphasizing safety practices with potentially hazardous equipment. While overall safety culture in agricultural education has ...
Empowering Alabama Educators through International Experience: Strengthening Classrooms, Supporting Communities
(2025-03-27)
Since 2011, Auburn University’s College of Education has led the Global Studies in Education: South Korea program, providing over 85 Alabama educators with direct exposure to Korean culture and educational practices. This ...
Analysis of Reliability Coefficients In Electronic Survey Distribution Programs
(2025-03-25)
This study investigated the reliability coefficients of an electronic survey instrument, distributed via Qualtrics, designed to assess agriculturalists' perceptions of artificial intelligence in secondary agricultural ...