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PRESENTATIONS :

International

“Women’s Rights: The Oxford Round Table Continues with You.” The Oxford Round Table: Women in the Modern World, the Struggle for Equality. Lincoln College, Oxford University. Oxford, UK. March 20, 2008.

“The Rights of Women: Research and Possibilities.” The Oxford Round Table: Women in the Modern World, the Struggle for Equality. Lincoln College, Oxford University. Oxford, UK. March 18, 2008.

“A Wish for My Grandson, Summarizing Our Work Together.” The Oxford Round Table: Early Childhood Education, Ensuring Opportunity and Quality. Harris Manchester College, Oxford University. Oxford, UK. March 13, 2008.

“Overview: Trends and Issues in Global Early Childhood Education.” The Oxford Round Table: Early Childhood Education, Ensuring Opportunity and Quality. Harris Manchester College, Oxford University. Oxford, UK. March 10, 2008.

“Transformational Experience in Jamaica.” The WOW (Wonderful Opportunities Waiting) Series. Invited Speaker, University of Warwick. Coventry, UK. March 6, 2008.

“Reading First: First Things First.” The Oxford Round Table: Reading First. Harris Manchester College, Oxford University. Oxford, UK. July 8, 2007.

“Reading First: What I Wish for my Grandson.” The Oxford Round Table: Reading First. Harris Manchester College, Oxford University. Oxford, UK. July 13, 2007.

“School Administration: Moving Ahead by Looking Back.” The Oxford Round Table: Principals and Superintendents. St. Anne’s College, Oxford University. Oxford, UK.
July 15, 2007.

“The Journey of Administration: Research and Application.” The Oxford Round Table: Principals and Superintendents. Saint Anne’s College, Oxford University. Oxford, UK. July 20, 2007.

McConnell-Farmer, J.L., Wolfersberger, M., Falk, M., Kopper, S., May, K., Sink, K., Snethen, D., Thayer, N., & J. Underwood. “For Teachers of Grades 1-6: Literacy Skills and Enrichment Strategies.” Sandy Bank Primary School. Treasure Beach, Jamaica, West Indies. May 25, 2007.

McConnell-Farmer, J.L.; Wolfersberger, M., Falk, M., Kopper, S., May, K., Sink, K., Snethen, D., Thayer, N., & J. Underwood. “Making Literature Connections with Hospitalized Children.” Mandeville Regional Hospital. Mandeville, Jamaica, West Indies. May 17, 2007.

“Child Psychology: Wishes for My Grandson.” The Oxford Round Table: Child and Adolescent Psychology and Counseling. Harris Manchester College, Oxford University. Oxford, UK. March 22, 2007.

“Child Psychology: The Value of Research.” The Oxford Round Table: Child and Adolescent Psychology and Counseling. Harris Manchester College, Oxford University. Oxford, UK. March 18, 2007.

“Early Childhood: Research and Practice.” The Oxford Round Table: Early Childhood Education. Harris Manchester College, Oxford University. Oxford, UK. March 15, 2007.

“Early Childhood Education: Research and Practice.” The Oxford Round Table: Early Childhood Education. Harris Manchester College, Oxford University. Oxford, UK. March 11, 2007.
“Reading First: Strategies and Adapations for Learning. “ The Oxford Round Table: Reading First. Harris Manchester College, Oxford University. Oxford, UK. July 28, 2006.

McConnell-Farmer, J.L. & Wolfersberger, M. “An Effective Adaptation of a Comprehension Strategy with Jamaican Preschool and Primary Grade Students.” The Oxford Round Table: Reading First. Harris Manchester College, Oxford University. Oxford, UK. July 27, 2006.

“Reading First: Programs and Practices.” The Oxford Round Table: Reading First. Harris Manchester College, Oxford University. Oxford, UK. July 24, 2006.

“Child Psychology: Where are We and Where are We Going?” The Oxford Round Table: Child Psychology. Saint Anne’s College, Oxford University. Oxford, UK. July 21, 2006

“Child Psychology: Research and Application.” The Oxford Round Table: Child Psychology. Saint Anne’s College, Oxford University. Oxford, UK. July 17, 2006.

McConnell-Farmer, J.L.; Wolfersberger, M.; Hitchens, S.; Jacobs, K.; Pierce, E. & D. Saunders. “Lessons and Materials for Teaching Five Year-Olds”. Teachers of Five Year-Olds. Church Teacher’s College. Mandeville, Jamaica, West Indies. May 26, 2006.

McConnell-Farmer, J.L.; Wolfersberger, M.; Hitchens, S.; Jacobs, K.; Pierce, E. & D. Saunders
“Making Literature Connections with Elementary-Aged Children.” Mandeville Regional Hospital. Mandeville, Jamaica, West Indies. May 25, 2006.

McConnell-Farmer, J.L. & Wolfersberger, M. “Literacy Lessons for At-Risk Learners.” Hanbury House Orphanage. Mandeville, Jamaica, West Indies. May 23, 2006.

“Lessons on Literacy in the Classrooms: Reflections from the United States and Canada.” The Oxford Round Table: Early Childhood Education. Exeter College, Oxford University. Oxford, UK. March 17, 2006.

“Early Childhood Literacy Instruction: Starting from the Beginning.” The Oxford Round Table: Early Childhood Education. Exeter College, Oxford University. Oxford, UK. March 13, 2006.

McConnell, J.L. , Coe, G., Chavez, J.M. , & Oshodi, A.I. “International Perspectives in Early Childhood Education: Reflections of Practice in Latin America and Africa.” The International Early Years Conference. University of Warwick. Coventry, UK. March 22, 2005.

“Assessing Where to Begin: Early Childhood Literacy Instruction.” The Oxford Round Table: Early Childhood Education. Lincoln College, Oxford University. Oxford, UK. March 28, 2005.

“Advocating for a Research Agenda in Early Literacy.” The Oxford Round Table: Early Childhood Education. Lincoln College, Oxford University. Oxford, UK. March 31, 2005.

“A Research Agenda for Child Psychology.” The Oxford Round Table: Child Psychology. Oriel College, Oxford University. Oxford, UK. July 28, 2005.

“The Future for the Child in Child Psychology.” The Oxford Round Table: Child Psychology. Oriel College, Oxford University. Oxford, UK. July 25, 2005.

“Reading First: Past, Present, and Future.” The Oxford Round Table: Reading First. Saint Anne’s College, Oxford University. Oxford, UK. August 2, 2005.

“Where To Go From Here With Reading First. “ The Oxford Round Table: Reading First. Saint Anne’s College, Oxford University. Oxford, UK. August 5, 2005.

“Literacy Acquisition among Young Children : A Comparison Between The United States and the United Kingdom.” The Oxford Round Table: Early Childhood Education. Harris Manchester College, Oxford University. Oxford, UK. March 29, 2004.

“Where Do We Go From Here? Developing a Research Agenda for Early Literacy Instruction.” The Oxford Round Table: Early Childhood Education. Harris Manchester College, Oxford University. Oxford, UK.
April 1, 2004.

McConnell, J. & Chavez, J.“Early Childhood Teacher Training in California and Kansas: Innovation and Practice in the Training of Early Childhood Professionals.”XXIV World Congress of OMEP. Melbourne, Australia. July 23, 2004.

“ An Investigation of Emerging Literacy in the Education of Young Children: The United States and the United Kingdom.” The Oxford Round Table: Early Childhood Education. Harris Manchester College, Oxford University. Oxford, UK. March 28, 2003.

“Introduction to Early Years Instruction in the United Kingdom.” The Oxford Round Table: Early Childhood Education. Harris Manchester College, Oxford University. Oxford, UK. March 23, 2003.

“Defining and Documenting the Rights of Children with Disabilities. (Round Table Discussant) The Oxford Round Table: Anti-Discrimination Measures in Protecting Persons with Disabilities. Lincoln College, Oxford University. Oxford, UK. March 22, 2002.
Dye, G.A. & McConnell, J.L. “Collaboration Strategies: The University’s Joint Responsibility and Accountability in Protecting Persons with Disabilities.” The Oxford Round Table: Anti-Discrimination Measures in Protecting Persons with Disabilities. Lincoln College, Oxford University. Oxford, UK.
March 21, 2002.

McConnell, J.L. & Chavez, J.M. “Philosophy for Children: A Preliminary Study of Four-Year-Old Children.” (poster session) The International Early Years Conference. University of Warwick. Coventry, UK. March 18, 2002.

“National Policies and Training Frameworks for Early Years Education and Care.” (Chair of the symposium) The International Early Years Conference. University of Warwick. Coventry, UK. March 18, 2002.

McConnell, J.L. & Chavez, J.M. “The Implication of National Policies in The United States, Brazil, El Salvador and Peru on Early Childhood Education.” The International Early Years Conference. University of Warwick. Coventry, UK. March 18, 2002.

McConnell, J.L. & Chavez, J.M. “Technology and the Early Childhood Education Teacher.” ITiRA (Information Technology in Regional Areas) 2002 Conference. Central Queensland University. Rockhampton, Australia. August 28, 2002.
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"Young Children in Cuba: What to Expect and Where to Look." Nassau, Bahamas; "The Revolution Continues; Early Childhood Education in Cuba." Havana, Cuba; and "Implications of National Policies in Cuba Compared to Other Latin Countries." Cienfuegos, Cuba. The Early Childhood Deleqation to Cuba. The People to People Organization International. January, 2001.

McConnell, J.L. & Coe, G. "Who, Why, and How: Welcoming Young Children with Special Needs into YOUR Preschool." (keynote address) Safeguarding Our Children’s Early Development. The Bahamas Child Care and Preschool Association Annual Conference. Nassau, the Bahamas. May, 2001.

"A Circle of Children: Transition and Circle Time Activities that Work!" Safequarding Our Children's Early Development. The Bahamas Child Care and Preschool Association Annual Conference. Nassau, the Bahamas. May, 2001.

"Professional Development in Diverse Contexts 1." (Chair, panel) and McConnell, J.L & Chavez, J. "Early Childhood Teaching Training in Selected Areas of the World: An International Experience." The Third Warwick International Early Years Conference. University of Warwick. Coventry, UK. April, 1999.

"Learning from Goals 2000." Shanghai, China; "Looking into the Millennium: Early Childhood Education in the United States." Beijing, China; and "Storytelling in the United States: Lessons to Share." Gengcun, China. The Early Childhood Deleqation to The Peoples' Republic of China. The People to People Organization International. October, 1999.

Chavez, J. & McConnell, J.L. "Preschool Education in the United States: A Discussion of the Standards and Philosophies that have Influenced the Development of Early Childhood Education Programs in the United States." McConnell, J.L. & Chavez, J., "A Major Reform Effort in the United States: The High/Scope Curriculum Methodology." The 9th International Council for Philosophical Inquiry with Children International Conqress on Philosophies in Schools. Brasilia, Brazil. July, 1999.

"Perestroika (Reconstruction) and Glasnost (Openness) in Early Childhood Education." Moscow, Russia; "Creativity and Problem Solving in Early Childhood Curricula." St. Petersburg, Russia; and "What Lessons Have We Learned From Our Young Children in the United States, Russia, and the Czech Republic? Discussion and Clarification." Prague, the Czech Republic. The Early Childhood Delegation to Russia and the Czech Republic,_The People to People Organization International. March, 1998.

"Curriculum Considerations: The Peoples' Republic of China and the United States." Beijing, China; "A United States of America Model for Effective Curriculum in Early Childhood Education." Nanjing, China; "Comparing Curriculum Approaches in Early Childhood Education." Suzhou, China; and "Looking at Our Cultures, Looking at Our Similarities in Early Childhood Education." Shanghai, China. The Early Childhood Delegation to the Peoples' Republic of China, The People to People Orqanization International. October, 1997.

"A Centenary Celebration of the Work of Piaget: Looking at Constructivism Through the Eyes of Young Children." and "Constructivism in Early Childhood Education: A Celebration of Learning." (poster session) Learning for Life: Centenary Celebration of the Work of Piaget and Vygotsky, The Second Warwick International Early Years Conference. University of Warwick, Coventry, UK. March, 1996.

"Piagetian Theory in Action: A Model of the High/Scope Educational Approach in the United States."; "Common Concerns, Common Problems: A Reflection on the United States/Spain Conference on Education."; "ToTo, I Don't Think We're in Kansas Anymore."; and "Prince of Peace Child Care Center: A Model of the High Scope Educational Approach in the United States." (poster session) The Joint United States/Spain Conference on Education, The People to People Orqanization International. Barcelona, Spain. December, 1995.

Note: My responsibilities in China (twice), Cuba, The Czech Republic, Russia, Spain, and the United Kingdom included giving several speeches (introductory, summative, and concluding remarks on presentations) before the delegations and the general membership at the meetings. I did not include these remarks under the "Conference Presentations, International " section of this document.

National

Dye, G. & McConnell, J.L. "Collaborative Teaching: What Makes it Work? Lessons Learned!"
Learning Disabilities Association of America 45th Annual International Conference. Chicago, IL. February 28, 2008.

"African-American Children of the Plains: A History of Education in Nicodemus, Kansas". The National Association for the Education of Young Children Conference. Chicago, IL. November 9, 2007.

Dye, G.A. & McConnell-Farmer, J.L. "Perspectives of Collaboration in the Classroom: Year One Survey Results". National Learning Disabilities 44th Annual International Conference. Pittsburgh, PA. February 15, 2007.

“Integration at Last, in 1999: Implications of the Brown v. Board of Education Cases I, II, and III on the Young Children of Topeka.” The National Association for the Education of Young Children. Washington D.C. December 9, 2005.

“ToTo, I Don’t Think We’re in Kansas Anymore: Washburn University’s Student Study Abroad Program in Jamaica.” OMEP (Organisation Mondiale pour L’Education Prescolaire) Conference. Washington D.C. December 8, 2005.

Dye, G.A. & McConnell, J.L. “Student Perceptions in Collaboration in Higher Education. “ Learning Disabilities Association of America 42st Annual International Conference. Reno, NV. March 2, 2005.

Dye, G. & McConnell, J.L. “Collaboration as a Change Agent in Early Childhood Special Education Teacher Licensure.” Learning Disabilities Association of American 41st Annual International Conference. Atlanta, GA March 17, 2004.

DeLuccie, M. & McConnell, J.L. Together We Can: Enhancing Professional Development Through the work of the Early Childhood Higher Education (ECHO) Consortium. The National Association for the Education of Young Children Conference. Anaheim, CA. November 12, 2004.

“From the Inside: The Participants Speak” (panel), The History Society of Education Meeting. Kansas City, MO. November 6, 2004

McConnell, J.L. & Hinitz, B.F. “The Participants Speak: The Impact of the Brown v. Topeka Board of Education.” (panel organizers) The History Society of Education Meeting. Kansas City, MO.
November 6, 2004.

Dye, G.A. & McConnell, J.L. “Collaborative Programs Impacting Individuals with Disabilities.” Learning Disabilities Association of America 40th Annual International Conference. Chicago, IL. February 27, 2003.

Lindeman, D., Horn, E., Mitchell, L., McConnell, J. & York, M. “Building Resources to Implement a Unified Early Childhood Education Licensure: The Kansas Experience.” Division for Early Childhood Conference (DEC). Washington DC. October 14, 2003.

Dye, G.A. & McConnell, J.L. “A Model for Collaboration in Teacher Education.”
The Learning Disabilities Conference Association International Conference. Reno, NV. February, 2000.

McConnell, J.L. & Chavez, J. “Early Childhood Education in Peru, Brazil, and Spain: A Comparative Analysis." The National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators Spring Conference. San Francisco, CA. June, 2000.
Chavez, J. & McConnell, J.L. "Innovative Early Childhood Education Programs in Australia, Brazil, and Mexico." The National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators 2000 Annual Conference. Atlanta, GA. November, 2000.

Dye, G.A. & McConnell, J.L. "Modeling Collaboration in Higher Education: Linking Training in Special and Early Childhood Education." The Learning Disabilities Association International Conference. Atlanta, GA. February, 1999.

McConnell, J.L. & Chavez, J. "The Implications of National Policies in the United States, Brazil, El Salvador, and Peru on Early Childhood Teacher Education." TheNational Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators 1999 Conference. New Orleans, LA. November, 1999.

Dye, G.A. & McConnell, J.L. "Teacher Preparation: Summarizing the Issues." (panel) The Learning Disabilities Association International Conference. Washington DC. March, 1998.

McConnell, J.L. & Chavez, J. "Unforgettable Experiences with Early Childhood Educators Around the World." The National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators‑ACCESS 1998 Spring Conference.
Miami, FL. June, 1998.

Chavez, J. & McConnell, J.L. "Reflections on Developing Successful Early Childhood and University Partnerships Programs." The National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators 1998 Annual Conference. Toronto, Canada. November, 1998.

"1954 Brown vs. Topeka Board of Education, Reflections of a Child: Linda Brown Thompson and Cheryl Brown Henderson." The 26th National Association for the Education of Young Children 1998 Annual Conference. Toronto, Canada. November, 1998.

Dye, G.A. & McConnell, J.L. "Special Education and Early Childhood Education Collegiality: An Umbrella of Support." Learning Disability Association International Conference. Chicago, IL. February, 1997.

McConnell, J.L., Chavez, J. & Lee, M. "Reconceptualizing Careers in Child Development, A Cross‑Cultural Comparison: California, Great Britain, and Spain." The National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators‑ACCESS 1997 Spring Conference. Seattle, WA. June, 1997.

Chavez, J. & McConnell, J.L. "Teacher Education Beyond Our Own Boarders, The Spanish Solution." The National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators 1997 Annual Conference. Anaheim. CA. November, 1997.

"1954 Brown vs. Topeka Board of Education, Reflections of a Child: Linda Brown Thompson." The 25th National Association for the Education of Young Children 1997 Annual Conference. Anaheim, CA.
November, 1997.

"Learning for Life Centenary Celebration of the Work of Piaget, A Review of the Second Warwick International Early Years Conference." Constructivist Early Childhood Teacher Education: Centennial Celebration of Piaget's Life, The National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators 1996 Spring Conference. Minneapolis, MN. June, 1996.

"Early Childhood Teacher Preparation in the United States and Spain: A Descriptive Study." The National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators 1996 Annual Conference. Dallas, TX. November, 1996.

"A Former Student Reflects: The First All‑Black Kindergarten West of the Mississippi River." The National Association for the Education of Young Children 1996 Annual Conference. Dallas, TX. November, 1996.
Doctor, J. & McConnell, J.L. "Dorothy Freeman: The Headstart Lady." Ethnoqraphic Research Conference. University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA. March, 1995.

"The California Plan: A Model for Our Profession." The National Association for Early Childhood Teacher Educators 1995 Spring Conference. (panel) San Francisco, CA. June, 1995.

“Lessons for Early Childhood Teacher Educators: Seniors and Children Learn Together in an Intergenerational Child Care Center.” The National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators 1995 Spring Conference. San Francisco, CA. June, 1995.

"Public School Programs for Three‑and Four‑Year‑Olds in the Midwest." (research group) The National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators 1995 Annual Conference. Washington DC.
November, 1995.

"Kindergarten in Kansas: An Historical Perspective." The National Association for the Education of Young Children 1995 Annual Conference. Washington DC. December, 1995.

"Clara Conron: Life of a Kansas Pioneer School Teacher." The National Association for the Education of Young Children 1994 Annual Conference. Atlanta, GA. December, 1994.

"Reflective Practices: A Review of Research." The National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators 1993 Annual Conference. Anaheim, CA. November, 1993.

"Gender Stereotyping in Young Children's Language.” The National Association for the Education of Young Children 1993 Annual Conference. Anaheim, CA. November, 1993.

"Perceptions of Gender as Viewed in the Language of Young Children." (roundtable) The National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators 1992 Annual Conference. New Orleans, LA. November, 1992.

“105 Years of Service to Children: The Memorial Day Nursery of Paterson New Jersey." The National Association for the Education of Young Children 1992 Annual Conference. New Orleans, LA.
November, 1992.

"Technology in Early Childhood Education." (roundtable) The National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators 1991 Annual Conference. Denver, CO. November, 1991.

"Expanding the Knowledge Base: Technology and Young Children." The National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators 1990 Annual Conference. Washington, DC. November, 1990.

"A Concern for Sex Equity: The Language of Young Children." The National Association for the Education of Young Children, Sex Equity Caucus. Washington, DC. November, 1990.

"Looking at Language ‑ Gender Differences Among Young Children." The National Association for the Education of Young Children 1990 Annual Conference. Washington, DC. November, 1990.

"Useful and Creative Applications of Educational Technology." The 9th Annual Microcomputer Education Conference. Arizona State University, Mesa, AZ. March, 1989.

"Cooperative Behaviors Exhibited By Young Children Using Concrete Versus Computer Software Assessments." The National Association for the Education of Young Children 1988 Annual Conference. Anaheim, CA. November, 1988.
"An Investigation of Parent‑Child Verbal Interactions While Programming on the Computer." The 6th Annual Microcomputers Education Conference. Arizona State University, Mesa, AZ. March, 1986.

"Your Heritage: A Data Base Teaching Unit." The 6th Annual Microcomputers Education Conference. Arizona State University, Mesa, AZ. March, 1986.
"Working Together on the Computer: An Experience for Parent and Child." The American Educational Research Association Conference. San Francisco, CA. April, 1986.

"A Young Child and A New Technology." (keynote address) All Day Kindergarten: Creating Connections and Continuity in Early Learning. Teachers College, Columbia University, New York City, NY. July, 1986.

"An Investigation of Cooperative‑Competitive Behavior Using the Computer." The American Educational Research Association Conference. Chicago, IL. March, 1985.
"Computers in Kindergarten." The All‑Day Kindergarten Principles and Practices Conference. Teachers College, Columbia University, New York City, NY. July, 1985.

"A Charted Path to Computing." The Perspectives on the Young Child and the Computer Conference. University of Texas, Austin, TX. September, 1985.

"Looking at Parents, Children and the Computer." The Computers: The Home‑School Connection Conference. Teachers College, Columbia University, New York City, NY. October, 1985.

"Logo and the Language Arts Curriculum.” The Reading, Writing, and Computing in the Elementary School Curriculum Conference. Teachers College, Columbia University, New York City, NY. July, 1984.

"A Practical Approach to Logo, K‑8." The Reading, Writing, and Computing in the Elementary School Curriculum Conference. Teachers College, Columbia University, New York City, NY. July, 1984.

"Computers in the Kindergarten." The Implementing of the All-Kindergarten Conference. Teachers College, Columbia University, New York City, NY. July, 1984.

"Kohlberg: A Critical Perspective." The World Council for Curriculum and Teaching Conference. Teachers College, Columbia University, New York City, NY. July, 1983.

"Looking at Falk's (McConnell's) Marble‑Pull Game." Teacher College/Teaching and Computers Conference. Teachers College, Columbia University, New York City, NY. November, 1983.

Region

McConnell J.L. & Dye, G. “Teaching Struggling Learners.” Midwest Association for the Education of Young Children. Overland Park, KS. April 21, 2004.

McConnell, J.L. & Dye, G.A. "Successful Strategies for Collaboration: Helping Your Student with Special Needs." Greater Kansas Association for Young Children Curriculum Conference. Kansas City, MO.
April, 2000.

Leon, K. & McConnell, J.L. "Curriculum Alternatives: Ideas to Improve Your Guidance and Classroom Management." Greater Kansas Association for Young Children Curriculum Conference. Kansas City, MO. April, 1999.

McConnell, J.L. & Hubbard, K. "Winning with Writing: Lots of Activities that Work." Greater Kansas Association for Young Children Curriculum Conference. Kansas City, MO. March, 1998.
McConnell, J.L. & Dye, G.A. "Inclusion: Linking With Families." Greater Kansas Association for Young Children Curriculum Conference. Kansas City, MO. March, 1997.

Leon, K. & McConnell, J.L. "What To Do With Ten Black Dots." Celebrating Diversity, The Kansas and Missouri Association for the Education of Young Children 1996 Annual Conference. Kansas City, MO. October, 1996.

McConnell, J.L. & Adams, S. "Use of Computers in School Age and Early Care and Education Setting." In‑Service All‑Day Workshop Series, Francis Child Development Institute. Penn Valley Community College. Kansas City, MO. May, 1996.

State

McConnell-Farmer, J.L. & Dye, G.A. “Struggling Learners in YOUR Early Childhood Classroom: Collaborative Strategies for Teaching and Lessons for Learning.” Kansas Division of Early Childhood Education Conference. Wichita, KS. February 23, 2007.

Wolfersberger, R., McConnell-Farmer, J.L., & Wolfersberger, M. “Student Study Abroad Program in Jamaica: A Transformational Experience.” Kansas State University College of Education International Week Celebration. Manhattan, KS. November 14, 2006.

McConnell-Farmer, J.L., Wolfersberger, M., Ayers, J., Farley, C. & Huyett, M. “Teaching Abroad in Jamaica: Strategies and Lessons that ‘work’ with Culturally Diverse Young Children.” Kansas Association for the Education of Young Children. Kansas State University. Manhattan, KS. October 21, 2006.

McConnell-Farmer, J.L. & Vetner-Barkley, J. “OUR Unified Early Childhood Teacher License: Hurray for Kansas!” Kansas Association for the Education of Young Children. Kansas State University. Manhattan, KS. October 15, 2005.

McConnell, J.L. “Telling the Topeka Story: First All-Black Kindergarten West of the Mississippi River.” Telling the Story: Narrating Brown v. Board Conference. Washburn University. Topeka, KS.
May 18-20, 2004.

DeLuccie, M., Lindeman, D., Anderson, M. Thompson, B. & McConnell, J. “Together We Can! Enhancing Professional Development Through the Work of the Early Childhood Higher Education Options (ECHO) Consortium.” The Early Childhood Professional Development Institute. Salina, KS. May 9, 2003.

McConnell, J.L, Drum, K. & Parrson, J. “Successful Literacy Activities for the Struggling Preschooler.“ Kansas Association for the Education of Young Children Conference. Topeka, KS. October 4, 2003.

“Before the Tornado and Home Fire: Birth through Grade 3 Unified Teacher Licensing Program Review and other Kansas Disasters.” ECHO (Early Childhood in Higher Education Options) Meeting. Wichita, KS. September 26, 2003.

McConnell, J.L. & Dye, G.A. "From Preschool to Kindergarten: Readiness Tools for Collaborative Transitions." Transitioning into Developmentally Appropriate Practices: Preschool to Primary 2000 Conference. Wichita, KS. April 28, 2000.

McConnell, J.L. & Leon, K. "The Colors of Stress in Children." Transitioning into Developmentally Appropriate Practices 1999 Conference. Wichita, KS. April, 1999.

Leon, K. & McConnell, J.L. "Research and Collaboration in Early Childhood Teacher Education." The Kansas Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators Meeting, Transitioning into Developmentally Appropriate Practices 1999 Conference. Wichita, KS. April, 1999.

"A Chinese Perspective on Developmentally Appropriate Practice." Transitioning into Developmentally Appropriate Practice, Preschool to Primary Conference. Wichita, KS. April, 1998.

McConnell, J.L. & Leon, K. "Creative Guidance and Classroom Management." The Washburn University 1998 Early Childhood Education Conference. Washburn University. Topeka, KS. June, 1998.

"Where We Begin Together: Early Childhood Teacher Preparation in Kansas." Kansas Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators Meeting. Kansas Association for the Education of Young Children 1998 Annual Conference. Wichita, KS. October, 1998.

McConnell, J.L., Slesser, R., Hogan, E. & Leon, K. "An Organization For and About Early Childhood Teacher Education in Kansas." Kansas Association for the Education of Young Children 1997 Annual Conference. Pittsburgh State University, Pittsburgh, KS. October, 1998. Paper given in my absence.

Dye, G.A. & McConnell, J.L. "The Young Child with Dyslexia: Learning Strategies to Promote Success." The Learninq Disabilities Association of Kansas 1998 Conference. Wichita, KS. November, 1998.

Stalwell, J., Dye, G.A., and McConnell, J.L. "I Have a Kid Who." The Learning Disabilities Association of Kansas 1997 Annual Conference. Overland Park, KS. November, 1997.

McConnell, J.L. & Hubbard, K., "Children with Learning Disabilities: Making the Reading and Writing Connection." Washburn University's Fifteenth Annual Reading/Lanquage Arts Conference. Topeka, KS. November, 1997.

Dye, G.A. & McConnell, J.L., "Learning Disabilities: Twenty Tips for Parents." Learning Disabilities Association of Kansas 1996 Annual Conference. Topeka, KS. November, 1996.

Leon, K. & McConnell, J.L., "Using Literature in Times of Crisis." Pathways to Critical Thinking. Readinq/Languaqe Arts Annual Conference. Topeka, KS. November, 1996.

McConnell, J.L. & Dye, G.A., "We Can Together: Teaching Values Through Cooperation." 19th Annual Governor's Conference for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect. Topeka, KS. October, 1995.

Leon, K. & McConnell, J.L., "What Can You Do With Ten Black Dots?" The Washburn University 13th Annual Reading/Language Arts Conference. Topeka, KS. November, 1995.

"A Review of Research: Computers and Young Children.” The Computer and Young Children Workshop. Emporia State University, Emporia, KS. June, 1993.

"Early Childhood." The Emporia State University Summer Academy for Future Teachers. Emporia State University, Emporia, KS. July, 1993.

"Projects to Enhance Learning Through Themes: Arctic Art and Feudal Life.” The Kansas Association for the Education of Young Children. Lawrence, KS. October, 1993.

"Realities of Developmentally Appropriate Practice." The Proqrams and Possibilities for Young Children in the Public Schools. Emporia State University, Emporia, KS. September, 1992.

"Creativity and Computers: Using Software to Integrate Learning in Your Classroom." The Kansas Association for the Education of Young Children Conference. Emporia State University, Emporia, KS. October, 1992.

"Castles, Penguins and More." The Flint Hills Educational Research and Development Association Conference. Emporia State University, Emporia, KS. October, 1992.

"Software Solutions in Early Childhood Education." The Flint Hills Educational Research and Development Association Conference. Emporia State University, Emporia, KS. October, 1992.

"For Parents: What is Child Development?” The State of Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services Meeting. Emporia State University, Emporia, KS. July, 1992.

"Collaborative Alliances Between Colleges and Schools.” The New Jersey Association for Early Childhood Teacher Educators Meeting. (roundtable) East Brunswick, NJ. October, 1991.

"The Development and Growth of the New Jersey Affiliate." The New Jersey Association for Early Childhood Teacher Educators Meeting. East Brunswick, NJ. October, 1990.

"Aspects of Language: Preschool Children's Awareness of Gender." The New Jersey Association for the Education of Young Children Conference. East Brunswick, NJ. October, 1990.

"The Early Childhood Program at William Paterson College: A Challenge and Chance to Grow.” The Bergen 4C's Conference. Bergen County Community College, NJ. March, 1989.

"Computers and Children: A Twinned Experience." The New Jersey Association for Mothers of Twins Convention. East Brunswick, NJ. November, 1988.

"Computing and the Language Arts Curriculum, K‑3." BOCES, Southern Westchester County, NY.
May, 1984.

Local

Newton, J. & J.L. McConnell-Farmer. “Pertinent Information: Washburn University’s Child Development Associates Program.” Educational Resource Center (ERC). Topeka, KS. April 2, 2008.

“Developing a Transformational Experience.” The International House. Washburn University. Topeka, KS.
February 9, 2007.

“Yo Mon: Teaching the Jamaican Youth.” The Alvamar Country Club Friday Luncheon Group. Lawrence, KS. May 12, 2006.

McConnell-Farmer, J.L. & Wolfersberger, M. “The Department of Education Student Study Abroad Program.” The International Scholars Brown Bag Luncheon. Washburn University. Topeka, KS.
April 19, 2006.

“Oral History of Plaintiff, Vivian Scales.” The Brown Colloquium. Washburn University. Topeka, KS. March 11, 2003.

"The Revolution Continues: Cuba in 2001." The Cosmopolitan Club. Lawrence, KS. May, 2001.

"Che', Fidel, and Raul': Moving Past the Revolution in Cuba." The Alvamar Country Club Friday Luncheon Group. Lawrence, KS. August, 2001.

McConnell, J.L. & Dye, G.A., "Traditions and Diversity: How to Incorporate and Celebrate in the Classroom and Daycare Setting." Topeka Association for the Education of Young Children. Topeka, KS. January, 1998.

"Lessons for an Educator: The China Experience." Friday Luncheon Group, Lawrence Country Club. Lawrence, KS. November, 1997.

“Childhood in China." The Cosmopolitan Club. Lawrence, KS. November, 1997.

PUBLICATIONS :

Book
Bolin, F.S. & Falk (McConnell), J. (Eds.). (1987). Teacher renewal, professional issues and personal choices. NY: Teachers College Press.

Chapters
Falk (McConnell), J. (1987). Computers and teachers: A chance for professional renewal. In F.S. Bolin and J. Falk (McConnell), (Eds.), Teacher renewal, professional issues and personal choice (pp. 130-136). NY: Teachers College Press.

Falk (McConnell), J. (1987). For teachers: A dedication to reassessment and renewal. In F.S. Bolin and J. Falk (McConnell), (Eds), Teacher renewal, professional issues and personal choices (pp. ix-xi). NY: Teachers College Press.

Falk (McConnell), J. & Park Kim, K. (1986). Your heritage: A data base teaching unit. In J. Hydrick, (Ed.), Ethics and excellence On computer education: Choice or mandate (pp. 136-142). Rockville, Maryland: Computer Science Press.

Software Development
"Falk's (McConnell's) Marble Pull Game." Developed for the Apple Ile and used as part of my dissertation research. Copyright protected, 1983. This was the first software developed to assess cooperative interactions among young children.

Peer Reviewed Articles
McConnell, J. L. & Reimond, L. (Spring, 2002) Creativity: The foundation for learning. The Lawrence Arts Center Preschool Newsletter, 3-4.

McConnell, J.L. (May 17, 2001) Who, why and how: Welcoming young children with special needs into your preschool. The Nassau Guardian. Bahamas 26-A.

McConnell, J.L. (2000, Winter). Strategies to foster positive self-esteem in young children, KITS (Kansas Institute for Teacher Services) Newsletter, 1,4-5.

Chavez, J. & McConnell, J.L. (2000). The implications of national policies in the United States, Brazil, El Salvador, and Peru on early childhood teacher education. The Journal of Early Childhood Teacher Education, 21 (2), 155-167.

Chavez, J. & McConnell, J.L. (1999). Reflections: Developing a successful early childhood and university partnership program. The Journal of Early Childhood Teacher Education, 20 (2), 81-84.

McConnell, J.L. & Leon, K. (1999). Movement with 10. Kansas Association for the Education of Young Children Hand On Hand Newsletter, 1, 9. A partial reprint of the article, "Get ready, get set, go with ten".

Engley, E. & McConnell, J.L. (1998). Selected aspects of public school programs for three and four year olds in Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, and Tennessee. Journal of Early Childhood Teacher Education, 19 (2), 125- 129.

McConnell, J.L. & Dye, G.A. (1998). The support system: Ideas for parents and teachers in helping children with dyslexia and learning disabilities. Exceptional Parent, 28 (12), 69-70.

Dye, G.A. & McConnell, J.L.(1998). Children with dyslexia: Tips for parents. Exceptional Parent,28(2),53-55.

McConnell, J.L. & Leon, K. (1998). Get ready, get set, go with 10. Texas Child Care Ouarterly, 21(4),72-73.

Dye, G.A. & McConnell, J.L. (1997). Learning through rhyme. Teaching Exceptional Children, 29 (4),72-73.

McConnell, J.L., Lee, M.W. & Hinitz, B.F. (1997). A global perspective: Learning with our early childhood education colleagues. Journal of Early Childhood Teacher Education, 18 (3), 49-54.

Dye, G.A. & McConnell, J.L. (1996). Forest Gump in the college classroom: A cooperative learning activity. Cooperative Learning and College Teaching, 6 (3), 2-4.

McConnell, J.L.(1995), Kindergarten in Kansas: A view from the beginning. Journal of Education,177(3),9- 22.

Falk (McConnell), J.L. & Aitken, L.T. (1991). Technology in early childhood teacher education: A survey. The Journal of Early Childhood Teacher Education, 12 (37), 5.

Falk (McConnell), J. L. & Park Kim, K. (1986). A salute to the Statue of Liberty. Early Years, 16 (8), 55-59.

Falk (McConnell), J. L. & Celesia, C. (1985). A handy chart that links basic skills to computer use. Early Years, 16 (2), 42-43.

Book Review
McConnell, J.L. (1997). Starting from the child? Teaching and learning from 4 to 8. International Journal of Early Years Education, 5 (3), 266-267.

Falk (McConnell), J.L. (1994). Developing home school partnerships from concepts to practice. Journal of Early Childhood Teacher Educators, 15 (2). 20-21.

Falk (McConnell), J.L. (1991). Development profiles birth to six, The Journal of Early Childhood Teacher Education, 12 (39). 21-22.

Falk (McConnell), J.L. (1988). Computer environments for children. Teachers Colleqe Record, 89 (3).441-444.

Scholarly Acknowledqment Faulkner, D., (1996). Encouraging social collaboration through play the flourishing child. International Journal of Early Years Education. 4,(2). 81-89. My assistance in editing the manuscript was noted.

Proceedings
Editor and Contributor. Journal of the Citizen Ambassador Proqram Early Childhood Education Delegation to Cuba, January, 2001.

Editor and Contributor. Journal of the Citizen Ambassador Program Early Childhood Education Delegation to the Peoples' Republic of China. October, 1999.

Editor and Contributor. Journal of the Citizen Ambassador Program Early Childhood Education Delegation to Russia and the Czech Republic. March, 1998.

Editor and Contributor. Journal of the Citizen Ambassador Program Early Childhood Education Delegation to the Peoples' Republic of China. October, 1997.

RESEARCH ACTIVITIES:

Co-principal Investigator. IDEA Kansas State Improvement Grant. “Topeka Area Special Education Consortium”. $35,000. awarded. 2006-2007.

Co-principal Investigator. I am conducting a longitudinal study with Mary Wolfersberger, titled, “An Effective Adaptation of a Comprehension Strategy with Jamaican Preschool and Primary Grade Students.” The first data collection took place in May, 2006, and will be continued twice yearly, every January and May. The initial assessment involved 46 children ages three, four, and five-years of age. at Wards Park Basic School. Additional assessments were conducted at Hatfield Primary and Junior High, with one hundred and twenty third graders. Both of these schools are located in a suburb of Mandeville, Jamaica. 2006-current.

Principal Investigator. State Improvement Grant Supplement for Early Childhood Higher Education Options Grant Phase II. “Developing Distance Education for Early Childhood Education Options (ECHO): “Foundations in Early Education”’. $18,000. awarded. 2004-2005.

Principal Investigator. State Improvement Grant Supplement for Early Childhood Higher Education Options Grant Phase I. “Washburn University Early Childhood Education Program Re-design: Meeting the State of Kansas Unified Early Childhood Teacher Licensing Requirements through Collaboration.” $13,000. awarded. 2002-2004.

Principal Investigator. “Survey to Selected Aspects of Public School Programs for Three-and Four year olds in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska.” Washburn University Small Grant Award. $ 1,905.00 awarded.
1999-2000.

Co-principal Investigator. I conducted a preliminary cross-cultural study with Yeuhan Zhang, to investigate kindergarten education and kindergarten teacher preparation in the People’s Republic of China. Observations were conducted and a survey distributed in both Mandarin and English to kindergarten teachers and kindergarten trainers. 1998-2002.

Co-Principal Investigator. Along with three colleagues, I was awarded a Curriculum Development Grant to Develop, “Washburn University, Department of Education, Toy Lending Library.” $ 1,475.00 was appropriated with matching funds awarded from the Department of Education Curriculum Resource Center. 1998-1999.

Principal Investigator. "Survey to Selected Aspects of Public School Programs for Three‑and Four-Year Olds in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska." Washburn University Small Grant Award. $1.905. awarded. 1999.

Principal Investigator. "Early Childhood Teacher Preparation in the United States and Spain: A Descriptive Study. Washburn University." $1,200. awarded. 1995.

Principal Investigator. "Looking at Language: Children's Perceptions of Gender." Three hundred and fifty, two‑ thru ten‑year‑old children participated in the study. 1993.

Principal Investigator. "Clara Conron: Pioneer Kansas School Teacher, 1883‑1953", was awarded to study Conron's diary. A maximum of $100 awarded. 1993.

Principal Investigator. "Issues Gender: An Investigation of Young Children's Perceptions of Gender and Technology in Teacher Education: How Early Childhood Programs in the United States are Preparing their Students for Using Technology with Young Children." 1991‑1992.

Co‑principal Investigator. "Multicultural Education and the Issues of Race and Gender: An Examination of Curriculum Materials and the Relationship to Children's Concepts, Attitudes and Values. 1989‑1990.

Principal Investigator. City College, New York City, NY, grant for a study, “Cooperative and Competitive Behaviors Exhibited by Urban Afro‑American and Hispanic‑American Children Using Concrete Versus Computer Software Assessments." A maximum of $225 was awarded. 1987.

Co‑principal Investigator. City College of New York, New York City, NY. Along with a colleague, designed and developed interactive video courseware on telecomputing for teacher training. The maximum $1,400 was awarded. 1986.

Principal Investigator. Conducted a pilot research project in cooperation with Public School 192 (in Harlem). Twenty parents and children attended classes to learn Logo computer programming at the newly formed Center for Computers and Learning, City College. New York City, NY. 1986.

Co‑principal Investigator. A $10,000 grant from CUNY to design, operate and evaluate a computer‑assisted instructional laboratory for students in the CUNY/GED program at City College, New York City, NY. 1985‑1986.

Principal Investigator. A research project in two suburban New Jersey elementary schools. The cooperative interaction of one hundred twenty eight preschool and primary school aged students were assessed using a wooden manipulative game and Falk's (McConnell-Farmer’s) Marble‑Pull Game, a computerized version. 1984.