Grow to Learn
Recruiting preschool/kindergarten teachers and children (3-7 years old) for a research project aimed at enhancing early science teaching and learning through a teachers’ professional development program — Grow to Learn (GTL).
GTL supports teachers to teach basic plant science via growing sweet peas. This project is the initial step towards creating a scalable professional development program. Results will help us understand the role of metacognition in science education. This project is funded by American Psychological Association.
For preschool/kindergarten teacher
To enhance early science instructional strategy via a professional development program Grow to Learn (GTL).
Appreciation: $100 plus one University of Idaho/IdahoSTARS credit
Tasks
- Online survey (20 minutes *2)
- One online workshop (three hours)
- GTL classroom implementation: Teaching basic plant science via growing sweet peas (materials and instruction will be provided)
- Biweekly reflection via online journal (15 minutes *8)
- Monthly online group planning sessions (40 minutes *4)
IRB Number: 010467
For parent
Learning basic plant science via growing sweet peas.
Eligibility
- Preschool/kindergarten age, typically developing children (3 to 7 years old)
- The child's classroom teacher must consent to participate as well
Appreciation: $20
Tasks
- Expressive vocabulary assessment (20 minutes *2)
- Science competence assessment (20 minutes *2)
Note: Task performance location is negotiable at your convenience; four months interval between Time 1 and Time 2 data collection.
IRB Number: 010467
