Exploring the Relationship between Cultural Intelligence and Teacher Burnout in the Mississippi Delta

School districts in the Mississippi Delta are located within one of the poorest regions in the United States (United States Census Bureau, 2012). These school districts face challenges such as low reading and math scores, high concentrations of students living in poverty, and a critical shortage of teachers. Researchers link the critical shortage to high turnover rates and the associated teacher burnout (Darling-Hammond, 2010). The problem of teacher burnout and the consequential attrition that persists in the Mississippi Delta may be ascribed to a cultural disconnect between teachers and students (Brown-Jeffy & Cooper, 2011). Thus, in this exploratory, correlational study, the researcher explored if a significant relationship existed between the four subscales of cultural intelligence and teacher burnout, while controlling for the effects of demographic variables (gender, race, and years of experience), teacher efficacy and teacher recruitment programs using a hierarchical multiple regression analysis. The researcher drew from a sample of 112 teachers from five high schools in the Mississippi Delta. A significant relationship was found between teacher burnout and teacher efficacy. In addition, a significant relationship was found between cultural intelligence and personal accomplishments. Teachers completed a set of instruments via an online survey: Cultural Intelligence Scale (CQS), Maslach Burnout MBI-Educators Survey, Demographic Survey, and the Teacher Sense of Efficacy Scale (TSES)

"Are there any activities?" Black mothers' perceptions and choices pertaining to recreational activities for their children

The purpose of this study was to understand how Black mothers' beliefs and values guided their choices in out-of-school activities for their children. The study is based on interviews with several Black mothers, which attempted to uncover how Black mothers' lived experience played a role in choosing recreational activities for their children out-of-school free time. This results of this present study provides more context as to why certain activities are deemed by Black mothers more suitable recreational choices than others. Specifically, the findings suggest that there is a shift from what has previously been discussed in the literature about the Black community and what Black mothers stated in this study as to the influences on their recreation choices for their children. The interviews with Black mothers revealed several benefits they perceived to result from recreational activities for their children, as well as a number of influences that impacted their choices for activities, none of which is discussed directly in the previous literature. From this study, we have learned about what factors influence Black mothers' choices in out-of-school recreational activities for their children, the role of race within those choices, and the types of messages that Black mothers communicate to their sons and daughters. For this study, 11 Black mothers with a child/ren between the ages of 7-15 years of age were interviewed about their beliefs and values using an interpretative descriptive design. The interviews were semi-structured and lasted anywhere between 30 minutes to 1 hour. Black mothers were recruited until conceptual density was achieved in their responses. This study makes significant contributions to the leisure literature, because it is the first study that employs an interpretative descriptive approach in ascertaining Black mothers’ beliefs about choosing out-of-school activities with the intention of developing practical application of these findings. By adopting this approach, this study was able to explain some of the beliefs and values that Black mothers hold in choosing out-of-school recreational activities for their children. Furthermore, by providing various perspectives of Black mothers' ideal recreational choices for their children, what they currently enroll their child in, and what beliefs and values guide those choices, we are better able to understand the Black community’s out-of-school free time participation in recreation activities and what influences those choices. The results of this study also reveal that there exists significant cross-cultural miscommunication between recreational professionals and the minority communities that they are serving. This study, thus, highlights the importance of a cultural competency model in approaching recreation planning, marketing, staff training, etc. in efforts to bridge the gap between the expectations of the minority communities and the actual programs provided by recreation agencies. I argue that by adopting a cultural competency model, and keeping in mind the changing demographic influences in mind, recreation agencies will be able to better serve minority communities as they create and implement new programs. This approach, compared to solely focusing on diversity training, over time will contribute to stronger, more confident minority communities, and to a healthier, more integrated society as a whole

The Effect of Locally Delivered Controlledâ Release Doxycycline or Scaling and Root Planing on Periodontal Maintenance Patients Over 9 Months

Peer Reviewedhttps://deepblue.lib.umich.edu/bitstream/2027.42/142157/1/jper0022.pd

Two Multiâ Center Studies Evaluating Locally Delivered Doxycycline Hyclate, Placebo Control, Oral Hygiene, and Scaling and Root Planing in the Treatment of Periodontitis

Peer Reviewedhttps://deepblue.lib.umich.edu/bitstream/2027.42/142011/1/jper0490.pd

Efficacy of AZM therapy in patients with gingival overgrowth induced by Cyclosporine A: a systematic review

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>In daily clinical practice of a dental department it's common to find gingival overgrowth (GO) in periodontal patients under treatment with Cyclosporine A (CsA). The pathogenesis of GO and the mechanism of action of Azithromycin (AZM) are unclear. A systematic review was conducted in order to evaluate the efficacy of Azithromycin in patients with gingival overgrowth induced by assumption of Cyclosporine A.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>A bibliographic search was performed using the online databases MEDLINE, EMBASE and Cochrane Central of Register Controlled Trials (CENTRAL) in the time period between 1966 and September 2008.</p> <p>Results</p> <p>The literature search retrieved 24 articles; only 5 were Randomised Controlled Trials (RCTs), published in English, fulfilled the inclusion criteria. A great heterogeneity between proposed treatments and outcomes was found, and this did not allow to conduct a quantitative meta-analysis. The systematic review revealed that a 5-day course of Azithromycin with Scaling and Root Planing reduces the degree of gingival overgrowth, while a 7-day course of metronidazole is only effective on concomitant bacterial over-infection.</p> <p>Conclusion</p> <p>Few RCTs on the efficacy of systemic antibiotic therapy in case of GO were found in the literature review. A systemic antibiotic therapy without plaque and calculus removal is not able to reduce gingival overgrowth. The great heterogeneity of diagnostic data and outcomes is due to the lack of precise diagnostic methods and protocols about GO. Future studies need to improve both diagnostic methods and tools and adequate classification aimed to determine a correct prognosis and an appropriate therapy for gingival overgrowth.</p

Comments from Bill Hallmon

Advice and notes from Bill Hallmon to Maxine Johnston regarding Big Thicket Association matters including alligator dens, hunting, landscaping, trails, wilderness, and TC

Hallmon Ghost Road Report

Report from BTA member Bill Hallmon regarding Ghost Road in Hardin County, Texas and preservatio

Hallmon Ghost Road Report

Report from BTA member Bill Hallmon regarding Ghost Road in Hardin County, Texas and preservatio