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Bodies that Shatter: Creativity, Culture and the New Pedagogical Imaginary
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Harris, Anne; Lemon, Andrea – Pedagogy, Culture and Society, 2012
Taking Butler's notion of embodied performativity in relation to education and global flow, this article uses one example of Samoan cultural dance within a community arts education programme to argue the need for localised, context- and culture-specific arts pedagogies which incorporate diversity in all its expressions, suggest an emerging…
Descriptors: Art Education, Dance, Foreign Countries, Community Programs
Early Childhood Development and Obesity Risk-Factors in a Multi-Ethnic, Low-Income Community: Feasibility of The "Five Hundred under Five" Social Determinants of Health Pilot Study
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Hearst, Mary O.; Martin, Lauren; Rafdal, Brooke H.; Robinson, Ronel; McConnell, Scott R. – Health Education Journal, 2013
Objective: First, to describe a community-academic partnership that piloted a parent and home-based programme focused on the intersection of health and education from a social determinants foundation and determine the feasibility and acceptability of such work. Second, to examine trends and co-occurrence of social and environmental context,…
Descriptors: Preschool Children, Child Development, Health Programs, Social Influences
Editors' Introduction.
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Lovaas, O. Ivar, Ed.; Buch, Greg, Ed. – Research in Developmental Disabilities, 1992
This article outlines problems associated with large mental hospitals, describes how knowledge gained from these problems can be used to create alternative treatment programs, and introduces the papers in this special issue on community-based treatment programs for individuals with developmental disabilities. (JDD)
Descriptors: Adults, Behavior Disorders, Children, Community Programs
Childhood Obesity in Colorado: A Growing Problem--The Impact of the Epidemic and Recommendations for Solutions
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Trujillo, Tara – Colorado Children's Campaign, 2007
Colorado traditionally has ranked as one of the healthiest states in the nation, a claim that reinforces a culture of activity, community and well-being. Though Colorado is ahead of the curve in this area, Coloradans aren't immune to the growing trends that threaten the health of people across the nation. One of the most concerning elements of…
Descriptors: Hypertension, Child Health, Obesity, Economic Impact
Sustained Reduction in Adolescent Pregnancy Rates through School and Community-Based Education, 1982-2000
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Vincent, Murray; Drane, J. Wanzer; Joshi, Praphul; Shankarnarayan, Saikiran; Nimmons, Michelle – American Journal of Health Education, 2004
The resident population of Bamberg County, SC, has been exposed to multiples of public health information and education interventions since October 1982 with the intent to reduce the occurrence of unintended pregnancies among unmarried adolescents. Data analyses were conducted to compare 20 years of pregnancy rates among girls aged 14-17 years for…
Descriptors: Community Education, Public Health, Community Programs, Pregnancy
Community Integration Policy and Practice Abstracts.
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Searl, Julia, Comp. – 1996
This compilation of 126 abstracts features journal articles on the community integration of individuals with developmental disabilities. Articles were selected based on their relevance to policy and practice. Research articles were included if they had a strong applied emphasis. Articles were originally published from 1988 to 1996 and are grouped…
Descriptors: Abstracts, Child Abuse, Communication Skills, Community Programs