Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
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Early years speakers bureau topics
Year: 2004, 2004
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Armstong, Wilma, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community-Based Education, Supporting host (sht): Peterborough Family Resource Centre, Other (oth): Trent University Dept of Sociology
Abstract: <p>This project explores three topics related to early childhood development - child preparedness for school, bonding and attachment, and social skills - specifically drawing on the Ontario Early Years project.</p>
Full Text: Early Years Study New understanding of brain development in the early years and its effect on subsequent learning, behaviour and health has lead to steps being taken to provide better circumstances in and outside the home for early child development The …
The Ontario Disability Support Program and The Natural Blends Cafe trainee program: a social policy analysis and evaluation
Year: 2004, 2004
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Brown, Jennifer, Supporting host (sht): Natural Blends Cafe, Supporting host (sht): Community Opportunity and Innovation Network, Supporting host (sht): Peterborough and District Association for Community Living, Other (oth): Trent University Canadian Studies Dept, Supporting host (sht): Ontario, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community-Based Education
Abstract: <p>The research paper contains both the results of an evaluation of the Natural Blends Cafe training program and a discussion of the impacts of the Provincial Government's social policies on the program.</p> more
Full Text: The Ontario Disability Support Program and The Natural Blends Café Trainee Program: A Social Policy Analysis and Evaluation Includes: Final Report By Jennifer Brown Completed for: COIN Natural Blends Cafe Supervising Professor: Prof. Chris Beyers, Trent …
Youth-at-risk: phase 1
Year: 2004, 2004
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Pritchard, Kelly, Supporting host (sht): Jamaica Self-Help, Other (oth): Trent University International Development Studies, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community-Based Education
Abstract: <p>The goal of this project was to compile information about programs and resources available to Jamaican youth-at-risk. The project provided a resource binder including information from the websites of various organizations working in Jamaica, in Canada, and internationally.</p>
Building enthusiasm for nature: interactive activities on solar energy for Camp Kawartha
Year: 2004, 2004
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Sager, Sara, Creator (cre): Gates, Tanya, Other (oth): Trent University Geography Dept, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community-Based Education, Supporting host (sht): Camp Kawartha
Abstract: <p>The purpose of this research is to create an interactive exhibit/display that will educate grade five students about solar energy. This research investigates the characteristics which make a successful interactive display; one in which [sic] is accessible to all visitors and keeps the user motivated and interested to learn.</p>