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Formative evaluation of a STEAM and nutrition education summer program for low-income youth

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  • Potvin, Jacquelyn
  • Chappell, Kelsi
  • Balestracci, Kate
  • Greene, Geoffrey W.
  • Sweetman, Sara
  • Amin, Sarah

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In-depth formative evaluations are vital for curriculum development and program planning but are often not conducted before a program pilots. A formative evaluation of Project stRIde was conducted to gain insight from experts and identify revisions to the curriculum. Project stRIde is a science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM) and nutrition-based curriculum developed for 4th and 5th grade students from low-income and diverse families. Nine experts spanning the fields of nutrition education, cultural competency, elementary education, summer programs, and STEAM outreach were recruited to participate in an expert content review (ECR) survey and virtual interviews. Seven core themes were identified: effectively promoting student engagement, increased guidance or support needed, activity too difficult for age, time, confidence in teaching lessons, cultural appropriateness, and strengths of curriculum in promoting STEAM education and innovation. Across the lessons, all reviewers agreed that the lessons were accurate, incorporated STEAM concepts, and were culturally appropriate for this population. Future major edits to the curriculum include creating supplemental videos, modifying some activities for age level, and incorporating more opportunities for participant engagement. Overall, an ECR is an effective way to examine a program’s strengths and limitations and should be included in the beginning stages of program planning.

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  • Potvin, Jacquelyn & Chappell, Kelsi & Balestracci, Kate & Greene, Geoffrey W. & Sweetman, Sara & Amin, Sarah, 2023. "Formative evaluation of a STEAM and nutrition education summer program for low-income youth," Evaluation and Program Planning, Elsevier, vol. 97(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:epplan:v:97:y:2023:i:c:s0149718923000320
    DOI: 10.1016/j.evalprogplan.2023.102255
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    1. Kayla Parsons & Kelley Strout & Caitlyn Winn & Mona Therrien-Genest & Kate Yerxa & Jade McNamara, 2024. "Development of Master Chef: A Curriculum to Promote Nutrition and Mindful Eating among College Students," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 21(4), pages 1-13, April.

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