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The Effects of Training and Peer Coaching on the Fidelity of Explicit Instruction on Social-Emotional Learning in Early Childhood Education
No full textThe current study investigated how training and peer coaching could improve fidelity of explicit instruction practices in early education teachers for social-emotional learning. Three teams of preschool teachers were trained in the use of explicit instructional practices and paired up to provide coaching in these practices during the intervention. The training and coaching were based on the model by Dunst et al. (2019), which identifies that providing training that includes elements of information, demonstration, practice opportunities, coaching and feedback increases the likelihood of moving knowledge to practice. A multiple baseline design was used to investigate fidelity of explicit instruction for social-emotional learning within a preschool classroom. Fidelity was measured by calculating the percentage of explicit instruction practices used during each occurrence within the classroom. After training and participating in peer coaching, visual analysis was completed to determine if teachers improved in their explicit instruction practices and fidelity. A secondary outcome measured student social-emotional outcomes based on teacher perceptions before and after training and peer coaching. It was felt that as teachers become more skilled in explicitly teaching social-emotional skills, teachers would perceive students to have stronger understanding of these skills. Visual analysis showed a functional relation between training and coaching and improved fidelity of explicit instruction. Although only two of the three teams met the 80% fidelity criteria set, all teams showed consistent and reliable change over time after participating in training and peer coaching. Social validity measures indicated positive changes in teacher’s perceptions of social-emotional skills, specifically in the areas of Health, Safety, and Citizenship, Diversity, and Friendship Skills. Further data should be collected to determine if training and peer coach is an effect way to improve fidelity of explicit instruction and student social-emotional outcomes
A Qualitative Inquiry into the (In)Visibility of Black Women Leaders in Social Work
No full textBlack women are vital contributors and innovators within the American workforce yet remain underrepresented in executive leadership roles in most employment settings. Despite the contributions Black women have made, our continued marginalization is a direct result of systemic oppression and institutionalized racism, which persistently deny Black women opportunities for leadership ascension (Beckwith et al., 2016; Collins, 2000; Crenshaw et al., 1995; Wilkerson, 2020). This qualitative narrative approach explores the stories of Black women leaders employed in the child welfare and foster care system, illuminating the challenges, including systemic barriers, limited mentorship, and inequitable career advancement practices. This study examines the strategies employed by these leaders to navigate and contest oppressive structures, revealing significant implications for equitable hiring and promotion practices, diverse leadership representation, and dismantling systems of oppression. This study underscores the mandate for systemic change to create environments where Black women leaders can thrive and fully contribute their expertise and perspectives in empathetic foster care organizations. The four key findings from this study were (a) systemic barriers, (b) survival strategies, (c) mentorship, and (d) the proposal of the glass cliff push phenomenon
Accounting Footnotes, Spring 2025
No full textNewsletter of the Illinois State University Department of Accountinghttps://ir.library.illinoisstate.edu/af/1008/thumbnail.jp
Remembering the Titans: A Cinematic Pedagogy for Enhancing Understanding and Improving Performance in Tuckman\u27s Stages of Group Development in Management Education
Get PDFThis study examines the effectiveness of using multimedia, specifically Remember the Titans, to teach Bruce Tuckman’s Group Development stages in undergraduate management education. The research investigates whether integrating film-based pedagogy enhances student comprehension and academic performance compared to traditional lecture methods. Using a quasi-experimental design, data were collected over six semesters from undergraduate business students (N = 459) at a private liberal arts university. The study compared pre- and post-implementation cohorts, employing a structured writing assignment as an assessment tool. A quantitative analysis, including independent samples t-tests, revealed a statistically significant improvement in student performance (p = 0.039) after implementing the multimedia approach. Findings highlight the adaptability of film-based pedagogy in both in-person and online learning environments, reinforcing its potential to enhance student engagement and comprehension. The results contribute to management education by demonstrating the efficacy of multimedia integration in teaching abstract theoretical concepts. Future research should explore comparative analyses of various multimedia tools, assess the long-term impact on student learning outcomes, and evaluate the applicability of this approach across diverse academic disciplines
Evolution of Mate Guarding Intensity in Crickets as a Possible Adaptation to Sexual Conflict Over Sperm Transfer
Get PDFMate guarding is a common behavioral adaptation in males to ensure mating or to hinder current partners from remating with rival males. In the decorated cricket, Gryllodes sigillatus, males transfer a spermatophore to females at mating, comprising a sperm-containing ampulla enveloped in a large gelatinous mass, the spermatophylax, that serves as a nuptial food gift for the female. Males guard the female while she feeds on the nuptial gift and while sperm are evacuated from the ampulla into her reproductive tract. Mate guarding behavior functions to prevent competitors from mating with the female but may also represent a behavioral counter-adaptation to the propensity of females to cease nuptial feeding and to terminate sperm transfer prematurely. Using an experimental evolution approach, we tested the prediction that males would guard females more vigorously in response to an experimentally intensified sexual conflict. We recorded the intensity of male mate guarding from replicate lines reared for 25 generations at either an elevated or a reduced intensity of sexual conflict by imposing male- and female-biased adult sex ratios each generation, respectively. We observed the evolution of higher intensity mate guarding behavior in one of the four male-biased selection lines, but in none of the female-biased lines; previous work has revealed that the males in this specific line also produce less manipulative food gifts, suggesting the existence of alternative mating strategies. Additionally, we found a positive correlation between the behavioral investment in mate guarding and the duration of the sperm transfer from the ampulla. As such, this provides a possible mechanism through which more intense mate guarding could increase male fitness
Effects of Multitasking During Interpersonal Video Chats
Get PDFEven when engaged in synchronous dyadic video chats, individuals can be distracted from their communication partner. Drawing on the concept of crosstalk in face-to-face interactions, two studies explored the impact of a video chat partner’s distraction on perceptions of that partner’s social attractiveness, electronic propinquity, conversational immediacy, and social presence. The first study (N = 40) used a survey to have respondents recall and describe three specific prior social dyadic video chats (i.e. dyadic, dual front mediated crosstalk, collective mediated crosstalk), and then provide metrics of study variables for each episode and partner. The second study (N = 87) used an online experiment to expose participants to one of three video chat vignettes in which one partner engaged in one of three forms of crosstalk. Results extend the concept of crosstalk into fully mediated interactions, evidencing lower perceptions of conversational characteristics (i.e. electronic propinquity, conversational immediacy, social presence) as dyad partners were more distracted away from the video chat, though relational perceptions of the partner (i.e. social attractiveness) remained generally stable
The Impact of Crisis History and Media Framing on Customers Perception in Business Management: A Study of Boeing
Get PDFIn our globally connected era, organizational crises can unfold rapidly, demanding swift and effective communication strategies. Crisis communication, a critical aspect of public relations, can significantly influence an organization’s ability to navigate difficult times and maintain its reputation. This case study examines Boeing’s crisis communication and the company’s reputation management following the January 2024 incident where a door panel blew off an Alaska Airlines 737-9 MAX aircraft mid-flight. This article analyses two historical crises in comparison with Boeing’s initial communication failures, including delayed and inadequate responses that lacked transparency and empathy. It evaluates media coverage across traditional and social media platforms, revealing predominantly negative framing that highlighted safety concerns and eroded public trust in Boeing. The analysis applies crisis communication theories, particularly situational crisis communication and image restoration theory (IRT) to assess Boeing’s actions. Key findings include the amplification of the crisis through media coverage, and the lasting impact on Boeing’s reputation and financial performance. This article concludes with recommendations for Boeing to overhaul its management, re-evaluate supplier relationships, and prioritize transparent communication to rebuild stakeholder trust
An Interdisciplinary Early Intervention Learning Community for Undergraduate Students
Get PDFThere is currently a nationwide shortage of early intervention (EI) providers in the United States, and the number of families in need of EI services is much greater than the available service providers (CEC, 2019; Barton et al., 2012). One way to increase the number of qualified service providers is to offer better and earlier preservice training in EI at the university level. To meet this need, we designed and implemented the Early Intervention Learning Community (EILC), an extracurricular experience that focused on introducing students to EI and interprofessional practice. The primary components of the EILC included self-guided learning modules, guest speakers, and community-based observations with practicing EI providers. A total of 26 undergraduate students in the Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) and Special Education (SED) departments participated in the EILC across 4 semesters. Student artifacts, including surveys and written reflections, were used to examine the impact of the EILC on students’ learning, confidence, and interest in pursuing EI careers. We also collected data on the students’ recommendations for improving the EILC. The EILC was a positive experience for all student participants, and students provided various suggestions for improvement. In this paper, we discuss the design of the EILC, specific examples of how students benefited from the EILC experience, and plans for improving the EILC for new cohorts of students
Illinois State University Salaries FY2025 Update
Get PDFIncludes two sections: administrative professional and civil service salaries, and non-tenure track, tenure track, and faculty associate salaries.https://ir.library.illinoisstate.edu/salaries/1025/thumbnail.jp
The Continued Insignificance of Genocide in Criminological Inquiry
Get PDFThis study aimed to explore publications appearing in criminology journals that studied the crime-type of genocide. The study of crime encompasses a wide range of topics. Largely, it is confined to traditional forms of crime like assault, murder, rape, robbery, burglary, and theft that take place at the local level. Criminologists have been studying international crimes, such as human trafficking, terrorism, piracy on the high seas, and wildlife trafficking amongst other crimes that span geo-political boundaries. What remains somewhat a mystery is the sparse research by criminologists worldwide on the crime of genocide. Our research explored the presence of studies on this crime-type in 17 international and United States (US) criminology English-language, peer-reviewed journals. Our findings demonstrate a continued and distressing lack of research published in top criminology journals thus indicating a void in the literature. While our findings show a slight increase in publications on the crime of genocide since Yacoubian’s (2000) work, the contributions that criminology provides to our understanding of the “crime of all crimes” remains insignificant. Criminologists are uniquely positioned to analyze crime-events and then to build crime-specific interventions to reduce genocidal practices from taking root