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What Is in Your Drink? How Ingredient Lists for Alcoholic Beverages Would Protect Persons With Food Allergies
Get PDFA Study of Inhibition Development in Young Children
No full textChild inhibition can be learned consciously and unconsciously, and it is highly dependent on the quality of interaction with adults (i.e., parents and teachers). However, little is known about the impact of teachers’ emotional management and sensitivity on the development of inhibition skills among students in early childhood classrooms. This dissertation takes an integrative approach to explore whether teacher-child relationship and teacher self-efficacy have a bidirectional connection and how they work to impact child inhibition, directly and indirectly. The present research utilizes the large nationally represented Early Childhood Longitudinal Study 2010-2011, sponsored by the National Center for Education Statistics in hypothesis testing. Secondary data analysis was performed on the ECLS-K:2011 kindergarten data (n ≈ 18,000) focusing on child development and early learning in schools across the United States. The specific impact of teacher-child relationship and teacher self-efficacy on child inhibition and the possibility of an indirect influence on the outcome variable due to the interplay between the two independent variables were gauged through regression and mediation analyses. According to the study findings, high-quality teacher-child relationship (i.e., high levels of closeness, low levels of conflict) strengthened child inhibition in social skills and approaches to learning. Further, teacher-student conflict mediated the impact of teachers’ sense of efficacy on student inhibition outcomes, whereas teacher-student closeness did not. Teacher self-efficacy, meanwhile, did not significantly affect the influence of teacher-child relationship on child inhibition. Theoretical and practical implications of the study findings were discussed
Beyond Charity: The Development of the Mission of the Daughters of Charity in Sub-Saharan Africa
Get PDFTheresa Eke recounts the history of the Daughters of Charity’s service in Africa and explains the evolution of their approach to poverty alleviation there. The Daughters learned the importance of knowing the cultures and languages of those they served. At first, they addressed poverty with donations of material goods, but later they empowered the poor, teaching them skills and helping them establish farms and businesses, particularly through helping them to purchase equipment. They learned to listen to what the poor themselves said would help them. They supported high school and university education, especially for women and girls. The Daughters also provided shelter, education, healthcare, and other social services to people with disabilities, who were formerly left to die of exposure. Through the institutions the Daughters created, people with disabilities have become more integrated into society, although much work remains to be done. Much of the Daughters’ current efforts are aimed at making systemic change to eradicate marginalization and poverty
DePaul Digest
Get PDFEnglish Professor and author Francesca Royster discusses her book, Black Country Music. News briefs on exciting developments at DePaul University’s 10 colleges and schools, from a school principal mentoring program to a trumpeter who scored a comic book award nomination. Lisa Young, director of DePaul\u27s School of Hospitality and Sports Business shares tips on understanding wine from her popular course. DePaul Magazine celebrates 90 years of publication. Photos from 2024\u27s Alumni and Family Weekend celebration
Addressing Labor Challenges in the Hospitality Industry: Insights from College Students
Get PDFThe hospitality industry is facing a growing labor crisis. College students were surveyed on their perceptions of the hospitality industry and a roundtable discussion of industry experts occurred to explore the results. College students described that the starting hourly wage and a flexible work schedule were the most important factors influencing their employment decisions. The study\u27s findings suggest that the hospitality industry can attract and retain more college students by prioritizing employee welfare and effectively communicating the benefits of a career in hospitality. This could involve offering higher wages, more flexible work schedules, and better benefits. Creating a positive work environment where employees feel valued and respected is also essential. The findings provide valuable insights into the labor crisis facing the hospitality industry. By understanding the motivations and priorities of college students, industry professionals can better position themselves to attract and retain the talent they need to thrive
