ERIC Number: EJ1118289
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2016-Oct
Pages: 9
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ISSN: EISSN-1077-5315
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Master Gardener-Led Lessons Increase Knowledge in Gardening and Environmental Science for Iowa Summer Camp Youth
Black, Bruce J.; Haynes, Cynthia; Schrock, Denny; Duerfeldt, Kevin; Litchfield, Ruth
Journal of Extension, v54 n5 Article 5RIB9 Oct 2016
Gardening and nutrition lessons for children can affect knowledge, actions, and behaviors that support more healthful lifestyles. The objective of the study described in this article was to determine the effectiveness of a master gardener--led education program for youth at a week-long summer camp in Iowa. Garden knowledge was assessed via a pretest, a posttest, and a 6-month follow-up. Campers increased their garden knowledge after the week-long camp. In addition, a 6-month follow-up questionnaire was mailed to parents to obtain information about changes in participants' behaviors. More than 75% of parents noticed positive garden-related behavior changes in their children.
Descriptors: Gardening, Summer Programs, Program Descriptions, Extension Education, Nutrition Instruction, Life Style, Behavior Change, Program Effectiveness, Pretests Posttests, Knowledge Level, Questionnaires, Parent Attitudes, Statistical Analysis, Children, Adolescents, Volunteers
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Iowa
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