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Pouring from an Empty Cup: Women Faculty as Caregivers amid COVID-19 and the Threat to Career Progression
No full textEffect of Organizational Communication on Organizational Climate and Organizational Effectiveness
No full textThe purpose of the present study looks to assess to what extent organizational communication affects organizational climate and organizational effectiveness. (H1) Clear organizational communication within the structure of a firm will be associated with a more positive organizational climate. (H2) Clear organizational communication within the structure of a firm will be associated with higher organizational effectiveness. To test these hypotheses, 33 participants completed a survey measuring the degree of organizational communication, organizational effectiveness, and organizational climate in the company they work for. Two correlations were performed to analyze both relationships. Results show a significant positive correlations for both organizational communication on organizational climate, and organizational communication on organizational effectiveness, r(33) = .712, p < .001 and r(33) = .549, p < .001. In conclusion, the present study contributed to knowledge to what degree open, clear, non retaliatory communication affect the firm\u27s organizational climate and its organizational effectiveness
Gender Differences in Attitude Toward Trauma Survivors
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This research examined the relation between gender and perception of potentially traumatic events. The societal expectations of males and females differ, especially when concerning emotions (Booth, McDermott, Cheng, & Borgogna, 2019). This becomes an issue when attempting to increase trauma awareness and support efforts of those seeking help. It is necessary to recognize how each gender differs in experiencing and/or perceiving trauma. We explored the relationship between self stigma, masculinity, and empathy among male and female college students. Participants included 141 students (72.3% female; 66% Caucasian). Students reported their perceptions of trauma and responses to scales through an online survey. Independent samples t-tests and correlations provided evidence of significantly more female participants viewing the female vignette as brave. There were also significantly more male participants that viewed the female vignette as mentally weak. This data may support the argument for a possible stigma males have toward females with trauma and mental health issues
Challenges and Best Practices in BMI screening in Head Start: One Program’s Perceptions
No full textBody mass index (BMI) for age is an important screening tool utilized to track growth patterns in children and identify potential health risks. Head Start conducts BMI screenings to combat early childhood obesity. To adequately conduct surveillance over time and evaluate obesity prevention interventions implemented in HS programs, an examination of the raw measurement data and discussion with HS programs related to needs around the data collection process is important. The purpose of this study was to describe findings from the examination of raw height and weight data at two time points and explore the perceptions of health staff around the data collection process prior to the implementation of an obesity prevention/health promotion initiative. Best practices for BMI screening are discussed
Acting Out The Shared Heritage: Towards A Pedagogical Model for Liberatory Education
No full textThere are many connections between Liberation Theology, critical pedagogy, and the Ignatian Pedagogical Paradigm (IPP). Each of these liberatory traditions can be applied to teaching practices in postsecondary education. Utilizing Thomas Oldenski\u27s Integrative Model of Liberation Theology and Critical Pedagogy, I propose The Model of Spiritual Strategies for Postsecondary Teaching (SSM) as a practical teaching framework for postsecondary instructors. The purpose of the SSM is to provide an actionable tool for instructors to infuse their pedagogy and curricula with the values of liberatory education, derived from the disciplines of Liberation Theology, critical pedagogy, and the IPP. I begin by retracing the spiritual heritage and transformative values shared between these disciplines, and conclude with examples of teaching techniques through the SSM to facilitate liberatory education for spiritual transformation
Postdigital Dialogues on Critical Pedagogy, Liberation Theology and Information Technology
No full textExpect the Unexpected: (Re)Defining the landscape of equity work during COVID-19
No full textNo matter where we look, most higher education institutions have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Many of these institutions offer or require a diversity course, where students engage in critical discourse and reflection about issues of equity, privilege, and oppression. In Spring 2020, we were challenged with (re)defining a diversity in education course from onsite to online. Data from two course assignments were collected to understand in what ways did student language around social justice shift onsite versus online. The findings indicate that a change in the learning environment did not impact students’ social justice language and students were able to make connections between social justice or equity issues and the global pandemic. The students became more vulnerable and willing to share their experiences and perspectives surrounding the global pandemic and especially the impact it had on their previous K-12 education, higher education, and future careers.
The Criminal Cannibal: Examining the Similarities of Cannibalistic Offenders
No full textCannibalism is sometimes practiced by particularly violent offenders. This article discusses this behavior as it presents across 26 individual offenders convicted of murder. The similarities examined among these offenders present uniting features within the sample. These features include similar murder methods utilized, parts of the body consumed, and presence of sexual assault and/or necrophilia. Discussion of these similarities concludes that, while there are a variety of uniting characteristics across these offenders, it is necessary to utilize empirical phenomenological interview techniques in order to understand the significance of these behaviors to the individuals practicing them.
Keywords: cannibalism, violent crime, paraphilia, homicide, serial murde
Practice What They Preach?: How Pre-Service Teachers’ Self-Efficacy in Using Culturally Relevant Teaching Practices Aligns with Their Perceptions of Diversity
No full textIn this qualitative content analysis, we addressed the following research questions: (a) How do pre-service teachers perceive their self-efficacy in creating and enacting culturally relevant curriculum and a culturally inclusive classroom environment? (b) How do pre-service teachers’ perceptions of race and diversity align with their perceptions of self-efficacy to engage culturally relevant teaching practices? Both participants indicated the importance of the teacher education institution in influencing their self-efficacy in teaching culturally responsive curriculum. Results indicate that participants saw value in building rapport, embracing diversity, and sharing life experiences.
Keywords: self-efficacy, pre-service teachers, teacher preparation, culturally responsive teachin