CONNECT: An Evidence -Based Practice Approach to...

Pam Winton, Virginia Buysse, Dale Epstein, & Chih-Ing LimCONNECT, FPG Child Development Institute

2011 National Inclusion InstituteMay 17, 2011

CONNECT: An Evidence-Based Practice Approach to Professional Development

The CONNECT Team

Virginia BuysseUniversity of

North Carolina

Chih-Ing LimUniversity of

North Carolina

Beth RousUniversity of

Kentucky

Patti SingletonUniversity of

KentuckyCici Sidor

University ofNorth Carolina

Pam WintonUniversity of

North Carolina

Dale Epstein University of

North CarolinaJonathan Green

University of North Carolina

Heidi HollingsworthUniversity of

North Carolina

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Agenda

Demonstration on how faculty

and PD providers can use CONNECT

Modules

Overview of free

CONNECT Modules

Overview of free CONNECT Modules

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What is CONNECT?

CONNECT is developing web-based modules to support early childhood professional development.

CONNECT Modules are practice-focused and designed using an evidence-based practice approach to professional development.

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Context: Increased Attention to PD Quality

Effective professional development

Increase in teachers’

knowledge and use of evidence-based practice

Improved child and family outcomes

Focus on clinical practice- NCATE, 2010

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Practitioners are expected to use evidence-based practice

Context: Increased focus on evidence-based practice

PD providers are expected to incorporate EBP

into PD.

A decision-making process that integrates the best available research evidence with family & professional wisdom & values

Buysse & Wesley, 2006; Buysse, Wesley, Snyder, & Winton, 2006

Evidence-BasedPractice is……

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Step 1 Dilemma

Step 2 Question

Step 3 Evidence

Step 4 Decision

Step 5 Evaluation

Innovation: An Approach for Incorporating EBP into PD

5 Step Learning Cycle – Process for Making Evidence-Based Practice Decisions

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CONNECT Modules: Practice-focused approach

Research-Based

Practices

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Our Target Audience

•2-year and 4-year college faculty

•Other professional development providers

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Assistive Technology Dialogic ReadingTiered ApproachesSocial emotionalAcademic practices

Spanish translation of Modules 3-7

COMING SOON

Now Available Module 1: Embedded Interventions (English and Spanish versions) Module 2: Transition (English and Spanish versions) Module 3: Communication for Collaboration Module 4: Family-Professional Partnerships

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Using the CONNECT Modules

Module 4: Family-Professional Partnerships

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Teacher’s viewpoint (China) Family’s viewpoint (Aaron)

Step 1: Dilemma

Step 2:Reflection

Step 3:Content

Step 4: Decision-Making

Step 5:Evaluation

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Step 1: Dilemma

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Step 2: Question

In working with families with young children in early care

and education programs, are partnership-oriented practices effective in promoting trusting

family-professional partnerships?Step 1:

DilemmaStep 2:

QuestionStep 3:

EvidenceStep 4:

DecisionStep 5:

Evaluation

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Step 1: Dilemma

Step 2:Question

Step 3:Evidence

Step 4: Decision

Step 5:Evaluation

Step 3: Evidence

• Research • Definition/Demonstration of Practice• Policies• Experience-based knowledge

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Step 1: Dilemma

Step 2:Question

Step 3:Evidence

Step 4: Decision

Step 5:Evaluation

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Research

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Definition

Step 1: Dilemma

Step 2:Question

Step 3:Evidence

Step 4: Decision

Step 5:Evaluation

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Partnership-oriented practices include:• Enhanced communication• High expectations • Respect • Commitment • Equality • Advocacy

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Family Professional Framework

Dr. Ann Turnbull Distinguished Professor, University of KansasCo-Founder and Co-Director of the Beach Center on Disability

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Examples and Applications of Partnership-Oriented Practices

Step 1: Dilemma

Step 2:Question

Step 3:Evidence

Step 4: Decision

Step 5:Evaluation

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Building trust can be thought of in terms of 3 phases:

1) Developing an initial friendly relationship Being on beginning ground

2) Making shared decisions Being on middle ground

3) Addressing challenging issues Being on firm ground

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Demonstrations of Practice

Step 1: Dilemma

Step 2:Question

Step 3:Evidence

Step 4: Decision

Step 5:Evaluation

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Developing an Initial Friendly Relationship - Beginning Ground

Step 1: Dilemma

Step 2:Question

Step 3:Evidence

Step 4: Decision

Step 5:Evaluation

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Making Shared Decisions - Middle Ground

Step 1: Dilemma

Step 2:Question

Step 3:Evidence

Step 4: Decision

Step 5:Evaluation

> > > >

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Addressing Challenging Issues - Firm Ground

Step 1: Dilemma

Step 2:Question

Step 3:Evidence

Step 4: Decision

Step 5:Evaluation

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Policy

Step 1: Dilemma

Step 2:Question

Step 3:Evidence

Step 4: Decision

Step 5:Evaluation

> > > >

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Step 1: Dilemma

Step 2:Question

Step 3:Evidence

Step 4: Decision

Step 5:Evaluation

> > > >

Experience-based knowledge

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Step 4: Decision

Step 1: Dilemma

Step 2:Question

Step 3:Evidence

Step 4: Decision

Step 5:Evaluation

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EvidenceResearch PoliciesExperience-based knowledge

Unique Perspectives & Contexts of the Dilemma

Integrate Decision

Plan for implementation Identify, review and select strategies

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Step 1: Dilemma

Step 2:Question

Step 3:Evidence

Step 4: Decision

Step 5:Evaluation

Plan for Implementation

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Step 1: Dilemma

Step 2:Question

Step 3:Evidence

Step 4: Decision

Step 5:Evaluation

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Step 5: Evaluation

Instructor Supports

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Online Instructor Support: Activity Guides and Alternate Activities

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Online Instructor Support: CEC / DEC and NAEYC Standards & OSEP SPP / APR Indicators

Online Instructor Support: Discussion board

http://community.fpg.unc.edu/discussions/discussions/connect-modules

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Tech Help

Email: connect@unc.eduPhone: 919-843-5553 (Chih-Ing)

Alison LuttonNAEYC Senior DirectorHigher Education Accreditation & Program Support

Johnna DarraghProfessorHeartland

Community College

Nancy GrausamAssistant Professor

Pennsylvania College of Technology

Susan FowlerProfessor

University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana

Upcoming face to face opportunities

Providence, Rhode Island, June 12, 2-4 pm EST.PDI

Presentation on infusing diversity and inclusion into NAEYC Professional Preparation Standards by CONNECT staff

&

CONNECT Team plus:Faculty Team – Pip Campbell (Thomas Jefferson University), Susan Fowler (University of Illinois- Champaign-Urbana), Rena Hallam (University of Delaware), Sharon Palsha (University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill)

Pre-conference workshopNovember 16, 2011, National Harbor, MD

Upcoming face to face opportunities

http://www.facebook.com/connect.modules#!/pages/CONNECT-Modules/465314135485

More Ways toVisit us at: http://community.fpg.unc.edu/connect-modules

Or contact us:

connect@unc.edu

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Questions

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Small Group Discussion

• What elements did you like most?

• How are you likely to use the modules?

• Reactions to the 5-step decision process?

• How can we best support your use?