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Joan H. Benedict

Assistant Professor
Director of the Child Development Laboratory Preschool
School of Human Ecology
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA 70803
Phone: 225-578-2408
Fax: 225-578-2697
Email: jbened3@lsu.edu

Research Interests:
Directing new research entitled “Social Interaction of Preschool Children.” IRB#2389
Data collected on lab preschool enrolled children, 2003-04, 2004-05, 2005-06. This research involves coordination of graduate student and an undergraduate Chancellor’s future leaders in research student.

Recent and Notable Publications:
Benedict, J. (2001, Winter). Children and music in the family. Top: Tips on Parenting, 3 (4), 1-2..
Benedict, J. (2000, Spring). Quality in child care: What should parents look for? Top: Tips on Parenting, 2 (1), 6-7..

Invited Research Summaries (Louisiana Early Childhood Association Journal)

Benedict, J. (2006, Summer). Preschool policy brief on the National Institute for Early Education Research, Early Literacy: Policy and practice in the preschool years. Collaborations, 31.

Benedict, J. (2006, Spring). Families of children with special needs. Collaborations, 32.

Benedict, J. (2006, Winter). A Comparison of full-day versus half-day kindergarten. Collaborations, 20.

Benedict, J.(2005, Fall). A review of: The state of state pre-kindergarten standards. Collaborations, 24.

Benedict, J. (2005, Summer). The effect of home and school environments on achievement in kindergarten. Collaborations, 20.

Benedict, J. (2005, Spring). A study relating parents' behavior to children's behavior. Collaborations, 20.

Benedict, J. (2005, Winter). The effects of peer interaction on play. Collaborations, 24.

Benedict, J. (2004, Summer). The effects of an early reading program on high risk children. Baton Rouge Association for the Education of Young Children Newsletter.

Benedict, J. (2004, Summer). What research says about parenting and children's learning. Collaborations, 16.

Benedict, J. (2004, Spring). What research says about physical activity, growth, and young children. Collaborations, 16.

Benedict, J. (2004, Winter). How children's books effect their phonological awareness. Collaborations, 16.

Benedict, J. (2003, Fall) Mathematics and young children: A report from classroom teachers. Collaborations, 16.

Benedict, J. (2003, Summer). Comparing toilet training practices and attitudes of child caregivers with preatices and attitudes of parents. Collaborations, 16.

Benedict, J. (2003, Spring). Young children with disabilities and their play interactions. Collaborations, 15.

Benedict, J. (2003, Winter). What research says about parent involvement and schools. Collaborations, 16.

Benedict, J. (2002, Summer). Conflict resolution in early childhood programs. Collaborations, 20.

Benedict, J. (2002, Winter). Violence and the young child. Collaborations, 16.

Benedict, J. (2001, Summer). Music and young children research. Collaborations, 20.

Benedict, J. (2001, Spring). A report on "redshirting" children eligible for kindergarten. Collaborations, 20.

Benedict, J. (2000, Spring)..Nutrition for young children: What research Says. Collaborations, 15-16.

Benedict, J. (1999,Spring). Research related to infant brain development and the importance of providing a secure base for babies. Collaborations, 21-22.

Benedict, J. (1999, Fall). Strong families, strong schools. Collaborations,

1.2.2.5 Instructional Material

Benedict, J., Whitley, A., Kelso, G., Dubea, M. & Grace, C.. (1992). Administration of Infant, Toddler Programs Trainer Manual, Southern Early Childhood Association, (49 pages).

Teaching:
Lab. Preschool (16)-Spring,2006*
HUEC 4060-Spring,2006
HUEC 7091-Spring,2006
HUEC 7091-Spring,2006
Lab. Preschool (16)-Spring,2005*
HUEC 7054 (3)-Spring,2005
Lab. Preschool (16)-Fall,2005*
HUEC 3382 (3)-Fall,2005

Lab. Preschool (16)-Spring, 2004*
HUEC 7054 (3)-Spring, 2004
HUEC 8000 (3)-Summer,2004
HUEC 7091 (3)-Summer,2004
EDCI 4058 (5)-Summer,2004
EDCI 3058 (5)-Summer,2004
Lab. Preschool (16)-Fall,2004

Lab Preschool (16)-Spring,2003*
HUEC 7054 (3)-Spring,2003
HUEC 7091 (3)-Spring,2003
EDCI 4058 (5)-Summer,2003
HUEC 8000 (3)-Summer,2003
Lab. Preschool (16)-Fall,2003*
HUEC 8000 (5)-Fall,2003
HUEC 7091 (3)-Fall,2003

Lab. Preschool (16)-spring,2002*
HUEC 7054 (3)-spring,2002
HUEC 7091 (3)-spring,2002
HUEC 4058 (5)-Summer,2002
Lab. Preschool (16)-Fall,2002*

Professional and Notable Activities:
National Conference Presentations
Benedict, J. , DiCarlo,C., Schellhaas, A., & Wayne, A. (2005, December). Social interaction of children: Children with special needs enter a classroom with typically developing peers. Paper presented at the National Association for the Education of Young Children annual conference, Washington, DC.

Benedict, J., & Durham, S. (2005, June). Tell me my story: Using avariety of teacher-made books about home, culture, and classroom. Paper presented at the National Association for the Education of Young Children's 14th National Institute for Early Childhood Professional Development, Miami, FL.

Benedict, J. (2004, November). Social interaction of children: Children with special needs enter a classroom with typically developing peers. Research poster session at the National Association for the Education of Young Children annual conference, Anaheim, CA.

Benedict, J., Aghayan, C., Zitzman, N. (2003, November). Tell me my story: Using teacher made books to connect children's home, culture, and classroom. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Association for the Education of Young Children, Chicago, IL.

Benedict, J., Cramer, K., & Richardson, S. (2001, November). Children grow out of shoes, teachers grow out of webs: Relating the classroom curriculum to children's real life experiences. Paper presented at the National Association for the Education of Young Children annual conference, Anaheim, CA.

Benedict, J., Cauley-Brocato, R., & Cramer, K. (2000, November). Helping teachers extend a curriculum web: Learn how thematic units can be expanded into meaningful curriculum projects. Paper presented at the National Association for the Education of Young Children annual conference, Atlanta, GA.

Benedict, J., Aghayan, C. & Thirion, L. (2000, November). The many faces of continuity-of -care for infants and toddlers: Same-age, multi-age, family-style grouping, and primary caregivers. Paper presented at a seminar at the National Association for the Education of Young Children annual conference, Atlanta, GA.

Benedict, J. & McGehee, J. (1998, November). Developmentally appropriate curriculum in preschool settings for children with disabilities and typical age peers: Setting up centers. Paper presented at the National Association for the Education of Young Children annual conference, Toronto, Canada. (paper accepted while at Northwestern State University of LA)

Benedict, J. & Smith, R. (1998, March). Career lattice in action: A collaborative training project that is preparing child care workers for the Child Development Associate Credential. Paper presented at the Southern Early Childhood Association annual conference, Louisville, KY.

Benedict, J. & Babin, E. (1997, March). Children learning English as a first language/University students learning English as a second language: Collaboration. Paper presented at the Southern Early Childhood Association annual conference, Myrtle Beach, SC.

Benedict, J. & Smith, R. (1997, November). Career lattice in action: A collaborative training project that is preparing child care workers for the Child Development Associate Credential. Paper presented at the National Association for the Education of Young Children annual conference, Anaheim, CA.

Benedict, J. (1996). Developmental appropriateness of primary teacher beliefs and practices: A collaborative research project. Paper presented in a round table discussion at the National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators annual conference, Dallas, TX.

Benedict, J. & Babin, E. (1996, November) Children learning English as a first language/University students learning English as a second language: Collaboration.

Paper presented at the National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators annual conference, Dallas, TX

Benedict, J. & Burts, D. (1995, November). Making changes in an outdated play area: Considering safety, creativity, and appropriateness. Paper presented at the National Association for the Education of Young Children annual conference, Washington, DC.

Benedict, J. (1993, November). Developmentally appropriate bulletin boards: Encourage creative thinking in young children. Paper presented at the National Association for the Education of Young Children annual conference, Denver, CO.

Benedict, J. (1992, March). Developmentally appropriate bulletin boards: Encourage creative thinking in young children. Paper presented at the Southern Early Childhood Association annual meeting, Tulsa, OK.

Benedict, J. (1992, November) Literacy events that work in inner-city, low SES public school kindergarten: Ideas for implementing. Paper presented at the National Association for the Education of Young Children annual conference, New Orleans, LA.

Benedict, J. & Dubea, M. (1988, November). Those wonderful scribbles: Young children begin to write. Paper presented to National Association for the Education of Young Children annual conference, Anaheim, CA.

Honors and Awards:
State Louisiana Early Childhood Association Mildred Souther Award, 1995 Clara Tucker Fellowship in Home Economics, LSU, 1980

University Faculty Service Award Nomination - 2003

Invited Travel Study Tour: Attended the first Infant/Toddler Study Group to study infant centers in Reggio Emilia, Italy with Dr. Ron Lally, California West Ed
Laboratories, April 6-11, 2003

Grants and Contracts:
2003 Burts, D.C., Benedict, J., & Sasser, D. Using family literacy bags as a vehicle for parental involvement and literacy development of preschool children, Junior League of Baton Rouge, $39,323l (Received $1,500 of requested amount)

1995-96: Benedict, J. Child Care Career Development Training Program and Teacher Resource Center. Louisiana Department of Social Services, $148,000. (renewed 1996-97, 1997-98,1998-99)

1996-97: Faculty in Special Education at NSU & Benedict, J. Project First Step, Office of Special Educational Services, LA State Dept. of Education, $8,000.

1996-97: Benedict, J. Child Care Training of Welfare Mothers, collaboration with NSU Continuing Education, Rapides Head Start, & NSU Child Development Center, $2,500.

1996-97:Benedict, J. Support for the Education and Care of Preschool Children in Central Louisiana, Rapides Foundation, $53,877.