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Branch Interest in Native American Research:
Child Development & Behavior Branch
Peggy McCardle, PhD, MPH
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Child Development & Behavior Branch
http://www.nichd.nih.gov/publications/pubs/council_db_2004/index.cfm
Child Development & Behavior Branch Social & Affective Development, Child
Maltreatment & Violence Developmental Cognitive Psychology, Behavioral
Neuroscience, & Psychobiology Pediatric Behavior & Health Promotion Reading, Writing & Related Learning Disabilities Language, Bilingualism & Biliteracy Development
Early Learning & School Readiness Math & Science, Cognition & Learning
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Reading Networks
Learning Disability Research Centers Biliteracy Research Network Adult Literacy Research Network* # Adolescent Literacy Research Network* School Readiness Consortium* + $ Measurement Development Consortium* +
Co-funding by * ED, # NIFL, + ACF, $ ASPE
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English Language Learning Language &
Literacy: Major Issues Optimal instructional methods Basis for choosing language(s) Sequence and timing of languages, links between oral
language and literacy Instruction/ intervention, for which children/ individuals,
under what conditions By which teachers/ professionals (background/training,
language abilities/ bilingual skills)
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National Symposium on Learning Disabilities in English Language Learners, Oct 20003
Co-sponsored by the NICHD, US Dept of Ed (OELA, OSERS) & these associations: AFT, ASHA, CEC, IDA, IRA, NCLD, & NEA
Summary Document - http://www.nichd.nih.gov/crmc/cdb/symposium_summary.pdf
Special issue of Learning Disabilities Research & Practice (Jan 2005)
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Native American Students as ELL Improving Academic Performance Among American
Indian, Alaska Native, & Native Hawaiian Students: Assessment & Identification of Learning & Learning Disabilities, March & August, 2005Multiple cosponsors: NICHD, WWU, OELA, OSERS, ETS, IRA, ASHA.
Summary Document:
http://www.nichd.nih.gov/publications/pubs/upload/native_american_learning_2005.pdf
8Vol 45, #2 (Programs & Practice); Vol 45, #3 (Research)
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Research on language and reading:
Effective methods of language and reading instruction (including Culture Based Ed.)
Intervention effectiveness in language, reading, and other education-related developmental areas
Impact of heritage language/ language revitalization programs on educational attainment, motivation, and community cohesion
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Research Focus Areas: Measurement - culturally appropriate, to measure
all areas of child development and to identify learning disabilities
Development or adaptation of research methodologies
Interdisciplinary research to link health and development
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Research Priorities in our “Blueprint” Increasing the number of Native American researchers. Increasing the extent to which research on Native
students is community-based, participatory research… And ensuring the inclusion of a variety (and where
possible a combination) of research methodologies. Defining, examining, and addressing the achievement
gap. Examining the effectiveness of culture-based education
in comparison to existing instruction. Focusing on early childhood development.
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The Blueprint calls for careful, rigorous, research of all types, to address the many important issues that underlie educational performance in American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian students.
From ethnographic studies to neurobiological studies of the brain-behavior link.
Development of theories, measures, and methods. Collaborations across disciplines, and across cultures. Respectful of the rights of individuals but also designed
and conducted with respect for the traditions, culture, and priorities of Native communities
For More Information See…For More Information See…
www.nichd.nih.gov/crmc/cdb/cdb.htm
or contact
Peggy McCardle, PhD, MPH
E-MAIL: [email protected]@NIH.GOV
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