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2. The Effects of Pre-Parenthood Education on High School Students.

Author

Michigan State Univ., East Lansing. Dept. of Family Ecology., Luster, Tom, and Youatt, June

Abstract

A quasi-experimental design was used to assess the effects of pre-parenthood education classes on high school students. Participants were 130 students from 8 high schools in Michigan; 26 students not enrolled in the parenting course served as a control group. In both groups, students' knowledge of child development, and beliefs about appropriate child rearing practices and the extent to which parents influence the development of their children, were assessed at the beginning of the semester and when coursework was completed. Analysis of covariance revealed significant differences that favored students in the parenting course. These students were more knowledgeable about child development than were control students. Students in the program were less likely to believe that infants are spoiled by responsive and affectionate care, and more likely to emphasize the importance of talking and reading to children. Students in the program were also more likely to believe that infants should be given considerable leeway in exploring the home environment, and less likely to be authoritarian in their views on discipline. Finally, students in the parenting classes were more likely to believe that parents exert considerable influence on the developing child. It is concluded that these differences can be regarded as positive outcomes. (RH)

Published
1989

3. Intergenerational Education and Service Programming: A Model for Selection and Evaluation of Activities.

Author

Ames, Barbara D. and Youatt, June P.

Abstract

From an intergenerational training program for caregivers of children and frail elderly emerged a model for making program decisions. The model clusters potential activities in five categories: recreation/leisure, education, health promotion, public service, and personal development. It has four levels of selection criteria: match activities to goals, determine developmental appropriateness, consider client interests and abilities, and assess practical considerations. (SK)

Published
1994

4. Kindergarten students' food preferences are not consistent with their knowledge of the Dietary Guidelines

Author

Murphy, Anne S., Youatt, June P., Hoerr, Sharon L., Sawyer, Carol A., and Andrews, Sandra L.

Subjects
Nutrition surveys -- Analysis -- Research, School lunches -- Food and nutrition -- Analysis -- Research, School lunchrooms, cafeterias, etc. -- Food and nutrition -- Analysis -- Research, Food habits -- Research -- Analysis, Food/cooking/nutrition, Analysis, Research, Food and nutrition
Abstract

The importance of nutrition education for students has been identified in several publications: Healthy People 2000 (1), Healthy Children 2000 (2), The Strategic Plan for Nutrition Education: Promoting Healthy Eating [...]

Published
1995

5. Nutrition education needs and learning preferences of Michigan students in grades 5, 8, and 11

Author

Murphy, Anne S., Youatt, June P., Hoerr, Sharon L., Sawyer, Carol A., and Andres, Sandra L.

Subjects
Students -- Education -- Food and nutrition, School lunches -- Food and nutrition, High school students -- Food and nutrition, School lunchrooms, cafeterias, etc. -- Food and nutrition, Education, Health, Food and nutrition
Abstract

An assessment of nutrition education needs and learning preferences of students in grades 5, 8, and 11 was conducted to target instruction toward areas of highest need and strongest interest of students using teaching methods they prefer. This research evaluated students' knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, including knowledge of the new Food Guide Pyramid; attitudes about school lunches and learning about nutrition; nutrition topics of interest; and preferred methods for learning about nutrition. Although results varied across grade level, generally students need to learn about the Food Guide Pyramid; the relationship between dietary fat, weight status, and health; and food sources of fat, salt, and fiber. They want to learn about personal health -- how to control weight, improve diet, and prevent disease -- using instructional methods that actively involve them. Results provide information relative to students' interest, understanding, and application of the Dietary Guidelines., National objectives for nutrition education of children have been identified by the US Dept. of Health and Human Services,[1] the US Dept. of Education,[2] and the Nutrition Education and Training [...]

Published
1994

6. Content Selection in Parenting Education for Classroom Teaching.

Author

Hitch, Elizabeth J. and Youatt, June Pierce

Abstract

Relative importance of factors influencing content selection in parenting education was explored. Questionnaires were answered by 262 home economics teachers providing information on (1) classroom demographics; (2) influence of selected factors on selection of 28 representative concepts in parenting/child development classes; and (3) personal demographics. (Author/CH)

Published
1987

7. RISK Raiders: a food safety hypermedia software game for students (Grades 3-5)

Author

Youatt, June P., Andrews, Sandra L., Hammerschmidt, Patricia, Sawyer, Carol A., and Murphy, Anne S.

Subjects
Food handling, Education, Food/cooking/nutrition
Abstract

An interactive food safety software curriculum was developed and introduced to elementary school students to teach them proper food handling techniques to prevent food-borne diseases. Operation RISK (Reducing the Incidence of Sick Kids) allowed students to fulfill three food-related missions by means of a computer software game. The game evaluated the user's food preparation habits by giving feedbacks after each simulated food situation. The RISK Raiders software was found to interest the children and had a significant effect on the knowledge of students regarding proper food handling.

Published
1996

10. Predictors of Home Environment and Cognitive Competence During Early Childhood in Pakistan

Author

Masud, Simin, Luster, Tom, and Youatt, June

Abstract

This study was designed to investigate the relation between selected family factors and the quality of the home environment for children, and to identify factors that predict the cognitive competence of children in Pakistan. Fifty 4 to 6 year-old children and their mothers were included in the sample. The sample was drawn from randomly selected schools in Peshawar, the capital city of the North West Frontier Province of Pakistan. The results of the study indicated a positive relationship between mothers' education, fathers' occupational status, mothers' satisfaction with their work life and the quality of the home environment mothers provided fortheir children. Number of children was negatively related to the quality of the rearing environment. Traditional religious beliefs had an indirect effect on the home environment via the number of children. Mothers with relatively traditional beliefs tended to have more children. Additional analysis showed that the quality of the rearing environment was positively related to the cognitive competence of children.

Published
1994
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