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  • Early Childhood Education
  • Food-Based Learning
  • Science Integration

Background:

  • Head Start programs aim to prepare preschoolers for academic success.
  • Food-based learning (FBL) offers potential for engaging children in early learning experiences.
  • Integrating FBL with science learning in Head Start classrooms is an area needing further exploration.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate how Head Start teachers utilize and integrate food-based learning (FBL) with science education.
  • To understand teachers' perceptions, motivators, and barriers related to FBL integration.
  • To identify potential areas for professional development to enhance FBL in Head Start.

Main Methods:

  • A qualitative phenomenological approach was employed.
  • In-depth, semistructured telephone interviews were conducted with 35 Head Start teachers in North Carolina.
  • Interview data were transcribed and analyzed for emergent themes using the Systems Thinking Iceberg Model.

Main Results:

  • Teachers most commonly used FBL during mealtimes, with success measured by child engagement and willingness to try new foods.
  • A significant challenge identified was connecting FBL activities to specific science concepts.
  • Motivators for FBL included improving child health, while barriers involved issues like food waste.

Conclusions:

  • Professional development programs can address teachers' perceptions and mental models to improve FBL integration.
  • Teachers' understanding of how FBL supports kindergarten readiness needs to be addressed.
  • Further research is recommended to explore the adoption, implementation, and academic impact of FBL in Head Start settings.