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Professional Learning Communities (Plcs) For Early Childhood Science Education, Jungwon Eum
Professional Learning Communities (Plcs) For Early Childhood Science Education, Jungwon Eum
College of Education and Human Sciences: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research
This study explored the content, processes, and dynamics of Professional Learning Community (PLC) sessions. This study also investigated changes in preschool teachers’ attitudes and beliefs toward science teaching after they participated in two different forms of PLCs including workshop and face-to-face PLC as well as workshop and online PLC. Multiple sources of data were collected for this study including participant artifacts and facilitator field notes during the PLC sessions.
The participants in this study were eight teachers from NAEYC-accredited child care centers serving 3- to 5-year-old children in an urban Midwest city. All teachers participated in a workshop entitled, “Ramps …
Nebline, Nov./Dec. 2016
NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County
Feature: Look Who’s Hatching — Preschoolers Explore Egg-Laying Animals
Food & Health
Farm & Acreage
Pests & Wildlife
Horticulture
Early Childhood
4-H & Youth
Extension Calendar
and other extension news and events
Nebline, October 2016
NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County
Feature: Legends of the Fall — Accidental and Occasional Invaders
Food & Health
Farm & Acreage
Pests & Wildlife
Horticulture
Early Childhood
4-H & Youth
Extension Calendar
and other extension news and events
Nebline, September 2016
NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County
Feature: 4-H Youth Showcase Projects, Develop Skills at the Super Fair
Food & Health
Farm & Acreage
Pests & Wildlife
Horticulture
Early Childhood
4-H & Youth
Extension Calendar
and other extension news and events
Nebline, August 2016
NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County
Feature: 4-H Clover College 20th Anniversary — Grows From 8 to 58 Workshops
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Special pullout section: Lancaster County Super Fair 2016 Schedule & Map
Nebline, July 2016
NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County
Feature: Lancaster County Extension Board — Building Our Community Connection
Food & Health
Farm & Acreage
Pests & Wildlife
Horticulture
Early Childhood
4-H & Youth
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A Study Of Home Emergent Literacy Experiences Of Young Latino English Learners, Guy Trainin, Stephanie Wessels, J. Ron Nelson, Patricia Vadasy
A Study Of Home Emergent Literacy Experiences Of Young Latino English Learners, Guy Trainin, Stephanie Wessels, J. Ron Nelson, Patricia Vadasy
Department of Teaching, Learning, and Teacher Education: Faculty Publications
This empirical study explored the home environment literacy practices of young Latino English learners and their families. The participants were 217 incoming Kindergarten Latino EL students and parents. The data collection included a completed HLEQ by the parents. In addition, children were administered the PPVT, the pre- LAS, the PALS-K screening, the Woodcock Reading Mastery assessment, and the Wide Range Achievement test. All of the literacy assessments given to the children provided the researchers with comprehensive look at their literacy knowledge base. The results of this study indicate that there were two significant paths for students’ achievement: availability of books …
Nebline, June 2016
NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County
Feature: The Garden Grocery — Food Safety & Selection at Farmers’ Markets
Food & Health
Farm & Acreage
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Horticulture
Early Childhood
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Nebline, May 2016
NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County
Feature: Emerald Ash Borer is Getting Closer
Food & Health
Family Living
Farm & Acreage
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Nebline, April 2016
NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County
Feature: Climate Impacts on Cropping Systems in Eastern Nebraska
Food & Health
Family Living
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Special Pullout Section: Weed Awareness
A Little Change Can Make A Big Difference, Kelley E. Buchheister
A Little Change Can Make A Big Difference, Kelley E. Buchheister
Department of Child, Youth, and Family Studies: Faculty Publications
The opportunity to teach mathematics through service learning projects provides a relevant and connected experience that encourages concept development and problem solving proficiency while also developing students’ feelings of generosity and altruism. In this article I describe a prior project that helped my students, many of whom struggled with mathematics, become engaged in mathematical thinking and reasoning. Additional specific connections are made toward extended projects surrounding current events, as well as state and national standards.
Nebline, March 2016
NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County
Feature: It’s Easier Than Ever to Connect with Extension — Mobile Device and Social Media are Changing the Way People Learn
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Nebline, February 2016
NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County
Feature: Tips to Keep Your Heart Healthy — February is Heart Health Month
Food & Health
Family Living
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Horticulture
Pests & Wildlife
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Romantic Relationship Experiences From Late Adolescence To Young Adulthood: The Role Of Older Siblings In Mexican-Origin Families, Lorey A. Wheeler, Sarah E. Killoren, Shawn D. Whiteman, Kimberly A. Updegraff, Susan M. Mchale, Adriana J. Umana-Taylor
Romantic Relationship Experiences From Late Adolescence To Young Adulthood: The Role Of Older Siblings In Mexican-Origin Families, Lorey A. Wheeler, Sarah E. Killoren, Shawn D. Whiteman, Kimberly A. Updegraff, Susan M. Mchale, Adriana J. Umana-Taylor
Nebraska Center for Research on Children, Youth, Families, and Schools: Faculty Publications
Youth's experiences with romantic relationships during adolescence and young adulthood have far reaching implications for future relationships, health, and well-being; yet, although scholars have examined potential peer and parent influences, we know little about the role of siblings in youth's romantic relationships. Accordingly, this study examined the prospective longitudinal links between Mexican-origin older and younger siblings' romantic relationship experiences and variation by sibling structural and relationship characteristics (i.e., sibling age and gender similarity, younger siblings' modeling) and cultural values (i.e., younger siblings' familism values). Data from 246 Mexican-origin families with older (M = 20.65 years; SD = 1.57; 50% …
Family Influences On Mexican American Adolescents’ Romantic Relationships: Moderation By Gender And Culture, Fanita A. Tyrell, Lorey A. Wheeler, Nancy A. Gonzales, Larry Dumka, Roger Millsap
Family Influences On Mexican American Adolescents’ Romantic Relationships: Moderation By Gender And Culture, Fanita A. Tyrell, Lorey A. Wheeler, Nancy A. Gonzales, Larry Dumka, Roger Millsap
Nebraska Center for Research on Children, Youth, Families, and Schools: Faculty Publications
This study examined prospective associations between the family context and adolescents’ romantic relationships as moderated by adolescents’ gender and culture among Mexican American families (N = 189). Adolescents at Time 1 (early adolescence) were on average 12.29 years of age (SD = .50) and 54% female. Mothers and fathers reported on family structure and dynamics during early adolescence, and youth reported on their romantic relationship involvement and quality during middle and late adolescence. Results from path analyses indicated that family structure and dynamics (supportive parenting, consistent discipline, parent-adolescent, and interparental conflict) were associated with adolescents’ romantic involvement and …
Nebraskans Speak About Early Care And Education: Buffett Early Childhood Institute/Gallup Survey On Early Childhood Care And Education In Nebraska, Gallup, Inc.
Buffet Early Childhood Institute Reports and Publications
The Buffett Early Childhood Institute/Gallup Survey on Early Childhood Care and Education in Nebraska demonstrates that the vast majority of Nebraskans recognize the importance of high-quality early care and education. However, Nebraskans also report its lack of availability and affordability across the state. Most Nebraskans agree that the state should make early care and education a higher priority than it currently is today. Results from this study are based on questionnaires completed by more than 7,100 Nebraska residents. Gallup conducted the survey in English and Spanish via mail in late August through September 2015. The following represent key findings from …
Nebline, January 2016
NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County
Feature: Extension 2015 Highlights
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Reggio Emilia Inspiration For Early Education In China: The Case Of Zhejiang Province., Gaoyan Su, Carolyn P. Edwards
Reggio Emilia Inspiration For Early Education In China: The Case Of Zhejiang Province., Gaoyan Su, Carolyn P. Edwards
Department of Child, Youth, and Family Studies: Faculty Publications
The progressive spirit of the Reggio Emilia experience belongs not to Italy alone, but to the whole world. In this paper we would like to discuss how it is being received in the Zhejiang Province in China, as an example of its promise and potential to influence early childhood reform. In this way, we hope to contribute to international dialogue about Reggio-inspired education and to increase understanding about how its principles and practices are spreading to China, a vast and complex society with non-Western cultural-political traditions and institutions.
Nutrition Education Resources In North Carolina–Based Head Start Preschool Programs: Administrator And Teacher Perceptions Of Availability And Use, Sarah Lisson, L. Suzanne Goodell, Dipti A. Dev, Kristi Wilkerson,, Archana V. Hegde, Virginia C. Stage
Nutrition Education Resources In North Carolina–Based Head Start Preschool Programs: Administrator And Teacher Perceptions Of Availability And Use, Sarah Lisson, L. Suzanne Goodell, Dipti A. Dev, Kristi Wilkerson,, Archana V. Hegde, Virginia C. Stage
Department of Child, Youth, and Family Studies: Faculty Publications
Objective: The purpose of this study was to provide new insight into common barriers to the availability and use of nutrition education (NE) resources in Head Start preschool programs based on administrator and teacher perceptions.
Methods: In-depth, semistructured phone interviews (n = 63) were conducted with administrators (n = 31) and teachers (n = 32) from North Carolina–based Head Start programs. Interviews were audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim. Data were analyzed qualitatively using content analysis to identify common themes.
Results: Five emergent themes were identified within the areas of NE resource availability and use and barriers to NE resource availability and …