The Food Stamp Nutrition Education Program Focuses on the Learner

Authors

• Lucia Kaiser, University of California DavisFollow
• Tammy McMurdo, University of California DavisFollow
• Amy Block Joy, University of California DavisFollow

Volume

45

Issue

2

Abstract

The study reported here sought to determine how California Food Stamp Nutrition Education Program (FSNE) educators are implementing learner-centered approaches. We e-mailed a brief survey to all FSNE educators in California in 2004 (n=67; 69% responded). Most educators felt they were doing "okay" or "very well" in implementing learner-centered techniques. Techniques used less successfully included ground rules, icebreakers, partner activities, and goal setting. Focus group participants (n=15) have tried learner-centered techniques, although not all are universally successful. Learner-centered education requires advanced preparation to implement successfully; educators may need to be more assertive with agencies to achieve results.

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Recommended Citation

Kaiser, L., McMurdo, T., & Joy, A. B. (2007). The Food Stamp Nutrition Education Program Focuses on the Learner. Journal of Extension, 45(2), Article 14. https://doi.org/10.66752/1077-5315.4230