Integration of Food-based Learning With Science in the Preschool Classroom: Implementation Gaps and Opportunities.
J Nutr Educ Behav
; 55(4): 266-284, 2023 04.
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
To explore Head Start teachers' use and integration of food-based learning (FBL) with science learning in the Head Start classroom.DESIGN:
Phenomenological approach using in-depth semistructured telephone interviews.SETTING:
North Carolina Head Start preschools.PARTICIPANTS:
Thirty-five Head Start lead and assistant teachers. PHENOMENON OF INTEREST All interviews were transcribed verbatim. Authors coded interview data for emergent themes.ANALYSIS:
Eleven primary themes were identified during analysis and inductively organized using the Systems Thinking Iceberg Model.RESULTS:
Teachers described most frequently using FBL during mealtimes. Teachers stated they felt successful when children were engaged and willing to try a new food. However, they struggled to connect food to science concepts. Teachers reported several motivators (eg, improving health) and barriers (eg, food waste) to integrating FBL. Teachers prioritized preparing children for kindergarten, but most teachers did not see how FBL could help them achieve this goal. CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS Head Start teacher professional development programs could impact all 4 levels of the Systems Thinking Model to improve teachers' perceptions, underlying structures, and mental models regarding integrative FBL. Additional research is warranted to investigate the adoption, implementation, and potential impact of FBL on academic outcomes.Palabras clave
Texto completo:
1
Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Contexto en salud:
2_ODS3
Problema de salud:
2_quimicos_contaminacion
Asunto principal:
Eliminación de Residuos
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Alimentos
Tipo de estudio:
Qualitative_research
Aspecto:
Implementation_research
Límite:
Child
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Child, preschool
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Humans
País/Región como asunto:
America do norte
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Nutr Educ Behav
Asunto de la revista:
CIENCIAS DA NUTRICAO
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CIENCIAS DO COMPORTAMENTO
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EDUCACAO
Año:
2023
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Nueva Caledonia