Parental support of numeracy during a cooking activity with four-year-olds     

Maureen Vandermaas-Peeler  Erin Boomgarden  Lauren Finn  Caroline Pittard 《International Journal of Early Years Education》2012,20(1):78-93

While research demonstrates the importance of numeracy-related activities performed at home for young children's mathematics achievement, few studies involve observational studies of the processes which support children's mathematical learning at home. On this premise, this study reports evidence from numeracy-related interactions between parents and their four-year-old child during cookery sessions at home. Numeracy group parents who received instructions to incorporate additional mathematics into the activity provided significantly more numeracy guidance and also created more opportunities for their children to practice advanced mathematics. Comparison group parents provided enough numeracy guidance to complete the recipe but rarely provided extensive or advanced numeracy guidance. Children in the numeracy group generated significantly more correct math responses during the activity than comparison group children, though there were no significant differences on the post-test. The findings suggest the need to raise parental awareness of opportunities to support and encourage mathematics in activities at home.  相似文献   

Number of childhood abuse perpetrators and the occurrence of depressive episodes in adulthood     

Liu RT  Jager-Hyman S  Wagner CA  Alloy LB  Gibb BE 《Child abuse & neglect》2012,36(4):323-332

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Does Dampened Physiological Reactivity Protect Youth in Aggressive Family Environments?     

Saxbe DE  Margolin G  Spies Shapiro LA  Baucom BR 《Child development》2012,83(3):821-830

Is an attenuated physiological response to family conflict, seen in some youth exposed to early adversity, protective or problematic? A longitudinal study including 54 youth (average age 15.2 years) found that those with higher cumulative family aggression exposure showed lower cortisol output during a laboratory‐based conflict discussion with their parents, and were less likely to show the normative pattern of increased cortisol reactivity to a discussion they rated as more conflictual. Family aggression interacted with cortisol reactivity in predicting youth adjustment: Adolescents from more aggressive homes who were also more reactive to the discussion reported more posttraumatic stress symptoms and more antisocial behavior. These results suggest that attenuated reactivity may protect youth from the negative consequences associated with aggressive family environments.  相似文献   

Incorporating English Language Teaching Through Science for K-2 Teachers     

Therese Shanahan  Lauren M. Shea 《Journal of Science Teacher Education》2012,23(4):407-428

English learners are faced with the dual challenge of acquiring English while learning academic content through the medium of the new language (Lee et al. in J Res Sci Teach 45(6):726?C747, 2008; Stoddart et al. in J Res Sci Teach 39(8):664?C687, 2002) and therefore need specific accommodations to achieve in both English and the content areas. Teachers require higher quality and new forms of professional development to learn and meet the needs of their students. This study examines the impact of one professional development model that explicitly embedded language learning strategies into science inquiry lessons. It also demonstrates how teachers involved in the PD program improve their self-efficacy about language instruction embedded in content and how they interpret and implement the methodology.  相似文献   

How are medical students trained to locate biomedical information to practice evidence-based medicine? a review of the 2007–2012 literature     

Lauren A. Maggio  Janice Y. Kung 《Journal of the Medical Library Association》2014,102(3):184-191

Objectives:

This study describes how information retrieval skills are taught in evidence-based medicine (EBM) at the undergraduate medical education (UGME) level.

Methods:

The authors systematically searched MEDLINE, Scopus, Educational Resource Information Center, Web of Science, and Evidence-Based Medicine Reviews for English-language articles published between 2007 and 2012 describing information retrieval training to support EBM. Data on learning environment, frequency of training, learner characteristics, resources and information skills taught, teaching modalities, and instructor roles were compiled and analyzed.

Results:

Twelve studies were identified for analysis. Studies were set in the United States (9), Australia (1), the Czech Republic (1), and Iran (1). Most trainings (7) featured multiple sessions with trainings offered to preclinical students (5) and clinical students (6). A single study described a longitudinal training experience. A variety of information resources were introduced, including PubMed, DynaMed, UpToDate, and AccessMedicine. The majority of the interventions (10) were classified as interactive teaching sessions in classroom settings. Librarians played major and collaborative roles with physicians in teaching and designing training. Unfortunately, few studies provided details of information skills activities or evaluations, making them difficult to evaluate and replicate.

Conclusions:

This study reviewed the literature and characterized how EBM search skills are taught in UGME. Details are provided on learning environment, frequency of training, level of learners, resources and skills trained, and instructor roles.

Implications:

The results suggest a number of steps that librarians can take to improve information skills training including using a longitudinal approach, integrating consumer health resources, and developing robust assessments.  相似文献   

Exploring the Influences of a Partner-Based Teacher Credential Program on Candidates’ Performance Outcomes     

Elizabeth A. van Es  Judith Haymore Sandholtz  Lauren M. Shea 《Peabody Journal of Education》2014,89(4):482-499

The study compared candidates in a 4-year undergraduate program for secondary mathematics and science teaching, based on the UTeach model, with candidates in a 1-year postbaccalaureate program at the same institution. Candidates in the undergraduate program participated in a partnership of university mathematics, science, and education departments and intensive field-based experiences in high-needs schools. We conjectured that this approach would better prepare prospective teachers to develop beginning teacher competencies. Analysis of the Performance Assessment for California Teachers Teaching Event identified few differences between candidates in both groups. Surveys revealed significant differences between candidates’ perceptions of their preparation for teaching. These findings suggest that different program models can offer differential support to prospective teachers but how the program features are enacted influences the impact that these programs have on teacher preparation.  相似文献   

3. INTERNATIONAL STUDIES     

Susan Krieger  Richard P. Adler  Lauren R. Sass 《Communication Booknotes Quarterly》2013,44(1):15-19

Susan Krieger Hip Capitalism (Beverly Hills, Calif.: Sage Publications, 1979—$15.00/ 7 .95)

Richard P. Adler, ed. All in the Family: A Critical Appraisal (New York: Praeger Publishers (for the coth edition)/Cambria Press, 360 Bryant St., Palo Alto, Calif. 94302 (for paperback orders), 1979—$22.00/6.95)

Lauren R. Sass, ed. Television: The American Medium in Crisis (Facts on File, 119 West 57th St., New York 10019—price not given)

Encyclomedia: 1979 Television Edition (Encyclomedia, 342 Madison Ave. New York, N.Y. 10017—$57.00, paper)  相似文献   

Finding their way: How public library users wayfind     

Lauren H. Mandel 《Library & information science research》2013

A multi-method case study research design, guided by Passini's conceptual framework of wayfinding, was employed to investigate library user wayfinding behavior within the entry area of a medium-sized public library facility. The case study research design included document review of the library's wayfinding information system; unobtrusive observation of library user wayfinding behavior; intensive interviews with library users to discuss their views on wayfinding in the library; and an expert review with library staff and a library wayfinding and signage expert to validate research findings. Overall, the study found library users' wayfinding behavior to be generally inconsistent over time, but that there are users who stick to predominant segments (those segments used heavily to connect two particular nodes, or stops). Those segments tend to be the straightest or most direct segments connecting two given nodes. Also, users appear to employ Passini's wayfinding styles more often than his wayfinding strategies, but additional research is needed that delves more deeply into these cognitive processes.  相似文献   

Literature Searching in Medical Education: Online Tutorial Development from Idea to Creation     

Lauren A. Maggio  Kathy J. Davies  Nancy Allee  Jim Beattie  Donna Berryman  Dawn Littleton 《Medical reference services quarterly》2013,32(4):372-382

The medical education literature is growing, and the result is not only greater knowledge, but an increasing complexity in locating quality evidence-based information. In 2008, eight librarians partnered with the Association of American Medical Colleges to research, conceptualize, and build an online module to develop medical educators’ search skills. Developing an online instructional module is a time-consuming, multi-stage process requiring the expertise of content, technical, and design specialists working in concert. Many lessons were learned, including the power of collaborative tools; the benefits of including specialists, such as graphic designers; the benefit of thoroughly surveying existing resources; and the importance of choosing technology wisely.  相似文献   

Serial Argumentation Goals and Their Relationships to Perceived Resolvability and Choice of Conflict Tactics     

Jennifer L. Bevan  Karin D. Tidgewell  Karissa C. Bagley  Lauren Cusanelli  Meredith Hartstern  Domina Holbeck 《Communication quarterly》2013,61(1):61-77

The present study utilized a scale that measured Bevan, Hale, and Williams' (2004) serial argumentation goals and associated these goals with the perceived resolvability of the serial argument and serial argument conflict tactics. College students reporting on current and former dating partnerships completed a written survey containing close-ended items. Six of Bevan et al.'s (2004) ten original goals again emerged from data analyses, and the four remaining goals combined to form a single goal. These seven serial argument goals were related to perceived resolvability and conflict tactics in generally expected ways.  相似文献