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Parents as Partners in Early Education. Quality Matters. Volume 3, Spring 2008
Author: Edie, David
Date: 2008-00-00
Type: Reports - Descriptive
Subjects: Early Childhood Education,Young Children,Child Care Centers,Public Policy,Parent School Relationship,Parent Participation,Parent Role,Early Intervention,Program Effectiveness,Family Programs,Home Visits,Family Involvement,Child Development,Parents as Teachers,Disadvantaged Youth,Nurses,Low Income Groups

Parents are children's first and foremost teachers. In today's world, a second significant influence on children ages 0 to 5 is the teachers or caregivers who provide child care and early education. Wisconsin's young children typically spend significant amounts of time in early care and education (ECE) programs, like family child care homes, child care centers, nursery schools or private preschools, 4-year-old kindergarten and Head Start. Today 71 percent of Wisconsin children have all available parents in the workforce (fourth highest rate in the nation), a dramatic change from 30 years ago. Parent engagement in early learning and development is particularly important in today's environment, where increasing numbers of young children are in child care and other early childhood programs. This policy brief is the third in a series exploring the components of a high-quality ECE program. It focuses on parents as partners in early education, examining what is known about the effectiveness of different approaches, possible models for programs, and options for public policy. An overarching concept that informs this report is that young children should have nurturing child care and early learning experiences no matter what the setting, whether it be the child's home, family child care, preschool or a child care center. While there is a continuum of services and supports that involve parents in their children's early development and learning, this report concentrates on two major program areas: (1) Parent engagement in their child's education from an early age; and (2) Family support services provided through early care and education programs with a strong home visiting program. (Contains 15 endnotes.)
Making the Grade: Making the Case for Well-Educated, Well-Trained Teaching Staff in Early Care and Education. Quality Matters: A Policy Brief Series on Early Care and Education. Volume 2, Fall 2007
Author: Edie, David
Date: 2007-00-00
Type: Collected Works - Serial
Subjects: Young Children,Brain,Longitudinal Studies,Early Childhood Education,Child Development,Cost Effectiveness,Human Capital,Preschool Children,Evidence,Teacher Education,Teacher Qualifications,Disadvantaged

The last quarter century of research on brain development suggests that the nurturing and learning experiences available in the first few years play a strong role in shaping a child's development. Babies are born with a remarkable intrinsic ability to learn. The foundation for a child's intellect, personality and skills is established in the first five years. Today, a vast majority of Wisconsin's children under the age of six have all parents in the workforce, and early care and education have become a routine part of many children's young lives. A growing body of scientific evidence indicates that investing in the education of youngest learners may be one of the most promising ways to prepare children for school and strengthen the future economic position of states and the nation. A series of longitudinal studies have established that high quality early education is a cost-effective investment, yielding the highest returns when children from disadvantaged backgrounds are targeted. The largest expense in any early care and education program, and the one that research has shown has the most significant impact, is human resources: the adults who guide and teach young children. This paper is the second in a series of Quality Matters policy briefs that explore the elements of high quality early care and education. It examines educational qualifications of teachers as a component of quality, and explores the benefits gained from well-educated early childhood teachers. (Contains 2 tables and 23 endnotes.)
YoungStar in Wisconsin: An Initial Progress Report as of July 2011
Author: Edie, Dave
Date: 2011-10-00
Type: Reports - Descriptive
Subjects: Child Care,Parents,Young Children,Child Caregivers,Standard Setting,Program Evaluation,State Government,State Agencies,State Programs,Human Services,Technical Assistance,Fund Raising,Flow Charts

YoungStar is a program of the Department of Children and Families (DCF) created to improve the quality of child care for Wisconsin children. YoungStar is designed to: (1) Evaluate and rate the quality of care given by child care providers; (2) Help parents choose the best child care for their kids; (3) Support providers with tools and training to deliver high-quality early care; and (4) Set a consistent standard for child care quality. In November 2010, the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families contracted with a consortium to deliver specified YoungStar services in six regions in the state. The Consortium is made up of three agencies: Wisconsin Early Childhood Association, Supporting Families Together Association, and Celebrate Children Foundation. This report is intended to provide data and analysis on the statewide rollout of YoungStar, in the following areas: (1) Applications received; (2) Child care programs that have ratings on a 5-star scale; (3) Programs that have been scheduled for technical ratings; (4) YoungStar technical consultation delivered; (5) Pre-YoungStar technical assistance provided; (6) Baseline data child care workforce qualifications; (7) Pre-YoungStar training provided; (8) Micro-grants awarded; (9) Media and public Information; (10) Fund Raising; and (11) Flow chart for implementation.
Private University Librarian's Experience on Procurement of Books in Bangladesh
Author: Chowdhury, Muhammad Hossam Haider
Date: 2011-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Private Colleges,Foreign Countries,Vendors,Librarians,College Libraries,Library Materials,Library Role,Criteria,Purchasing

The private universities in Bangladesh are playing an important role in modernizing the higher education system in the country and the role of librarians is also different and challenging. Specially, procuring books and monographs is an exigent function being this lost its demand very quickly. In some cases, titles bear only one semester necessity. Suppliers frequently fail to supply books needed in a semester and late arrival of books is another phenomena which frustrate private university librarians in the country. In these circumstances, IUB (Independent University, Bangladesh) is trying to establish a method for working with the best book suppliers. Experience shows that apparent goodwill or gorgeous showrooms of vendors sometimes mislead the librarians. The best way is to determine some criteria and each criterion should be weighted. The weight may differ from criterion to criterion. Performance in the latest year may receive maximum number in the weighted formula. Goodwill, interest to work with the university, up-to-date-ness, availability of resources, maximum discount, etc., may be included in the weighted formula. Performance of the consecutive three years would guide one to select a vendor from the old panel of suppliers. This paper describes the situation of procurement and the crisis faced by the private universities particularly the IUB. Weighted Formula for Vendor Selection is appended.
One Teacher's Dilemma in Mediating Translation from Written to Symbolic Form in a Multilingual Algebra Classroom
Author: Essien, Anthony A.
Date: 2011-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Discussion (Teaching Technique),Multilingualism,Mathematics Instruction,Algebra,Grade 10,Mathematics Tests,Interviews,Mathematics Teachers,Student Problems,Symbols (Mathematics),Case Studies,English (Second Language),African Languages

This study investigated how a teacher in a multilingual classroom attempted to support learners who are struggling to translate written/verbal mathematics into a symbolic form. Thirty-six Grade ten learners in one multilingual classroom in South Africa were given a written test involving one algebraic question and then a discussion on the solution ensued. The results of the written test by learners, analysis of class discussion and the interview with the teacher all revealed the complexity of discerning or situating learners' difficulty due to either language limitation or lack of understanding of the mathematics concept or both. (Contains 1 table.)
Utilizing a Graphic Organizer for Promoting Pupils' Argumentation
Author: Hsieh, Fu-Pei
Date: 2011-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Reading Comprehension,Persuasive Discourse,Low Achievement,Instructional Materials,Grade 5,Foreign Countries,High Achievement,Measures (Individuals),Elementary School Students,Instructional Effectiveness,Interviews

The purpose of this study was utilizing a GO (graphic organizer) for promoting pupils' argumentation. The method of case study was employed. A total of eight fifth grade pupils from two classes were assigned (n = 4, two high achievers, two low achievers) with GOI (graphic organizer instruction), and the others (n = 4, 2 high achievers, 2 low achievers) received no treatment. The instrument was composed of six open-ended questions based on Toulmin's Argument Pattern (Toulmin, 1958). Qualitative data were collected and analyzed through qualitative description. The results indicated that students with GOI performed better on recognizing data, claim, warrant and backing than the others. They can make main claims and justify them by data provided in the text and their claims were consistent with data, warrant and backing. Additionally, they all thought that GOI was an effective method for promoting argumentation. On the other hand, students without GOI made less important claims and supported them only by their own experience and opinions. Finally, the interviews showed that the low achievers benefited more from GOI than the high achievers and the GOI can facilitate both the comprehension and argumentation ability. (Contains 3 tables and 4 figures.)
The Cultural Aspect of Foreign Languages Teaching at Primary School in Turkey
Author: Sadik, Turkoglu
Date: 2011-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,English (Second Language),Second Language Learning,Elementary Schools,Cultural Influences,Student Interests,Teaching Methods,Interpersonal Communication

Learning a foreign language is a new concept at primary school in Turkey. Even if the Minister of National Education has been thinking of it for a long time, it has only been compulsory since 2006. Pedagogues are still doing research on the way to teach a new language to children. One of the ideas is to base this new learning on cultural contents. This method respects the close link between language and culture. Moreover, using a cultural base is an efficient way to interest children and open their minds. This method can be efficient if we join together some parameters: a motivated teacher (who works alone or with a staff), cultural contents adapted to the age and the interests of children, a frequent use of foreign language as a way of communication, a work in link with other subjects of the primary school and the use of genuine and varied supports. Such a work helps pupils to build their personalities and progress with the foreign language.
Acculturation into the Creek Traditions: Growing in Depth and Breadth of Understanding within the Environment
Author: Bogan, Margaret B.
Date: 2011-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Oral Tradition,American Indian Education,Acculturation,Ecology,Tribes,American Indian Culture,Power Structure,Teaching Methods,Story Telling,Cultural Influences,Plants (Botany),Medicine

This paper is in part, a reflective analysis of 15 years living with the state-recognized Florida Creek Indians of the Central Florida Muskogee Creek Tribe and the Pasco Band of Creek Indians, formally of Lacoochee, FL and currently in Brooksville, FL, respectively. It addresses the power structures within tribal organizations. Selected Creek teaching stories are presented along with their layers of meaning. The oral tradition of transference of information will be described from the perspective of learning through hidden agendas. Non-western science teachings about the medicinal use of native plants will be used to support personal and professional growth. Taboos and group visions will be described. The process of acculturation will further be described through experiencing spirit dreams. The author was transformed in her depth and breadth of understanding of ecology as a function of this study.
Field of Dreams Program Evaluation: Empowering the Latino Population in Type2 Diabetes  Self-Management
Author: Urteaga, Edie
Date: 2011-10-00
Type: Dissertations/Theses - Masters Theses
Subjects: Program Evaluation,Diabetes,Quality of Life,Access to Health Care,Hispanic Americans,Health Promotion,Empowerment,Knowledge Level,Program Effectiveness,Daily Living Skills,Health Behavior,Genetic Disorders,Stress Variables,Life Style,Eating Habits,Community Programs

Adult onset, type2 diabetes affects Latino families at a higher rate than other ethnicities and  negatively impacting their quality of life, ability to financially succeed, and ultimately impacting our overall economy.  Multiple resources are available in the country to help people learn how to prevent, control, and manage diabetes. However, the need exists for creative ways to empower Latino families in diabetes self-management and increase their awareness and understanding of the nuts and bolts of this illness. One specific segment of Latino families of major concern is those who may have remote or no access to health care due to their work in intense manual labor industries such as winery fields, dairies and others. This research uses a case study methodology to examine curriculum, Field of Dreams, as a model to empower this segment of our population, adult Latinos, working in such environments, in type2 diabetes self-management
A Comparison of Educational Systems of Turkey, Malta, Ireland, Spain, Sweden, Portugal, Finland, Greece, Belgium, the Netherlands and Denmark
Author: Gokce, Asiye Toker
Date: 2011-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Educational Philosophy,Global Approach,Foreign Countries,Vocational Education,Principals,Comparative Education,Cross Cultural Studies,Educational Administration,Educational Objectives,Educational Finance,Admission Criteria,Leadership Styles,Administrator Education,Enrollment,Administrative Organization

Managing people requires ongoing living in a harmony and to educate citizens who would support this status. It is not easy to continue the existence of management which can perform different cultures. The different management style is different educational systems. The management style also directly affects the country's educational philosophy. Countries have differences in respect to economic, social and educational boundaries. In addition, globalization affects countries' management styles. Thus, governments of different cultures and educational systems need to recognize their own education system to compete with the world. In this study, Malta, Ireland, Spain, Sweden, Portugal, Finland, Greece, Belgium, the Netherlands, Denmark and Turkey, of which the educational systems structuring, financing, training programs, the school principal to choose the format of formal education objectives, admission requirements and funding are compared. In this study, education and training related to different education system managers will be introduced, and it is intended to gain different perspectives. (Contains 4 footnotes, 6 tables, and 7 figures.) [This paper was presented at XIV WCCES &quot;Bordering, Re-Bordering and New Possibilities in Education and Society&quot; Istanbul June 14-18, 2010.]
The Role of Urban Primary and Secondary Schools in Minimizing Disease Outbreak Caused by Environmental Contamination: A Case of Chinhoyi, Zimbabwe
Author: Mutungwe, Edlight
Date: 2011-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Municipalities,Secondary Schools,Elementary Schools,Wastes,Comprehensive School Health Education,Sanitation,Diseases,Urban Areas,Foreign Countries,Public Health,Health Promotion,Environmental Education,Prevention,Case Studies,Observation,Questionnaires,Interviews,Student Participation,Teacher Role

Waste management is a major challenge facing urban councils in Zimbabwe and Chinhoyi Municipality is no exception. Lack of resources and technical and administrative know-how is hindering proper waste management. Raw sewage and industrial waste flow into streams and rivers and uncollected rubbish bins and strewn litter is a common feature in the municipal area. The city has had serious cholera outbreaks that affected adults, school children and children before school age. The primary school environmental studies syllabus and the secondary school health education syllabus have been in place, but preliminary findings indicate that these syllabi do not equip learners with knowledge and skills to combat the outbreak of diseases like cholera. The Department of Curriculum and Instruction sought to establish the role that schools play in minimizing disease outbreaks in their environments through environmental studies and health education. The case study included three primary schools and three secondary schools under the Chinhoyi Municipality. Data were collected using observation guides, questionnaires for secondary pupils and teachers, excursions, documents and interviews with primary school pupils, school heads, health inspectors and municipality officials. The data were then presented qualitatively aided by graphs and pie charts. The study indicated that school pupils were not active in waste management in the urban areas. It was also found that teachers were not making any reference to disease outbreaks during lessons on environmental studies. The teacher education programme should include a course on waste management, so as to develop in learners a positive attitude towards proper waste disposal behavior. (Contains 5 figures and 3 tables.)
A Study of the Relationship between Students' Anxiety and Test Performance on State-Mandated Assessments
Author: Hernandez, Rosalinda
Date: 2011-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Writing Evaluation,Writing Tests,Correlation,Test Anxiety,State Standards,Standardized Tests,Hispanic American Students,Grade 4,Elementary School Students,Writing Achievement,Knowledge Level,Writing Skills,Scores,Time

This study examined whether relationships exist between Hispanic fourth-grade students' anxiety and test performance on a state-mandated writing assessment. Quantitative methodologies were employed by using test performance and survey data from 291 participants. While no significantly direct relationship exists between students' levels of anxiety and their performance on the TAKS (Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills) writing assessment, other findings indicate that greater time spent on the writing assessment, result in higher scores as well as greater levels of anxiety. (Contains 3 tables.)
Progressive Education Standards: A Neuroscience Framework
Author: O'Grady, Patty
Date: 2011-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Progressive Education,Standards,Biology,Educational Change,Change Strategies,Neurology,Program Design,Program Effectiveness,Brain,Cognitive Processes,Teaching Methods

This paper proposes a coherent and unique set of 12 standards, adopting a neuroscience framework for biologically based on school reform. This model of educational principles and practices aligns with the long-standing principles and practices of the Progressive Education Movement in the United States and the emerging principles of neuroscience. Progressive educators may now adopt the progressive neuroscience education framework to design and deliver effective programs in systematic ways. Research of the brain confirms how individuals attend, process, organize, remember, apply and use information. That research enables educators to identify the pedagogies that enhance rather then inhibit learning.
Software GOLUCA: Knowledge Representation in Mental Calculation
Author: Casas-Garcia, Luis M.
Date: 2011-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Cognitive Structures,Knowledge Representation,Computer Software,Mental Computation,Elementary School Teachers,Teacher Attitudes,Cognitive Ability,Cognitive Processes,Networks,Concept Formation,Foreign Countries

We present a new software, called Goluca (Godinho, Luengo, and Casas, 2007), based on the technique of Pathfinder Associative Networks (Schvaneveldt, 1989), which produces graphical representations of the cognitive structure of individuals in a given field knowledge. In this case, we studied the strategies used by teachers and its relationship with the perception expressed about their own abilities for mental calculation. First of all, the participants, 14 primary teachers, were asked what opinions they had about their own capabilities of mental calculation, classifying them as good, bad or moderate. Using the software Goluca, representations were obtained in the form of Pathfinder Associative Networks and the cognitive structure of these teachers concerning to the mental calculation strategies they used and calculated the consistency of such networks, denoted as &quot;coherence&quot;. The results obtained allowed to identify which were the main strategies used by teachers and specify that teachers, who feel they have good skills in mental calculation, have more consistent cognitive structures. (Contains 2 tables and 5 figures.)
Monkeys on Bicycles and Teletats Too: Prognostications from an Introduction to Media Course using a Marshall McLuhan Inspiration.
Author: Gutenko, Gregory
Date: 2011-11-06
Type: Reports - Descriptive
Subjects: Introductory Courses,Telecommunications,Science Fiction,Media Literacy,Information Technology,Student Interests,Cultural Relevance

This paper synthesizes the end-of-semester prognostications developed over several semesters by students, goaded by their instructor, in the Introduction to Media course at the University of Missouri at Kansas City. Contending with &quot;Understanding Media&quot; alongside a much more conventional Introductory text, participants have distilled some consistent observations regarding beings and their tools, the convergence of Marshall McLuhan with science fiction forecasting, and the most likely direction of telecommunications technology (where we will literally &quot;wear all mankind as our skin&quot;--McLuhan 1964). This is all quite speculative, but the uniformity in certain speculations over several semesters about what our technology will ultimately be required to retrieve from our past is interesting. Introductory media survey courses typically regard their topic in terms of their histories, industry practices, and controversies (e.g.: Rodman). McLuhan's &quot;Understanding Media&quot; was added several years ago to cover the fourth perspective of media philosophy, which is usually more engaging for the many Juniors and Seniors who enroll in this Sophomore-level course, inexplicably, out of sequence. Being half a century old, &quot;Understanding Media's&quot; many then-contemporary, culturally relevant references used for illustration (Jack Paar?) are lost to time, and to my students. Conversely, the same passage of time has made McLuhan's prescient premonitions and prognostications today our everyday reality, and consequently readily comprehensible. This is quite a turnaround from the 1970's challenge of understanding McLuhan. The tetrads in particular are easily understood, appreciated, and handled by this generation of media savvy students.