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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
> > > >
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
> > > >
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
> > > >
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
> > > >
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
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:
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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?
