Improving Elementary School Students' Learning Outcomes Using Food-Based Mentorship Programs

摘要

The FoodMASTER (Food Math and Science Teaching Enhancement Resource) initiative is a compilation of programs aimed at enhancing food, math, and science education for individuals of all ages and backgrounds. By engaging in this type of activity, both the university and elementary school students follow a certain set of procedures that promote the development of a high-quality food product. The college students also find themselves engaged in a mentorship-type relationship. The addition of the mentoring element to food product development also may enhance students' knowledge competencies and skills. This article describes how the project was designed and reports positive learning outcomes resulting from the cooperative learning experience.