Contact and University Appointment Information

Diane W. Bales

Curriculum Vitae

January, 2016

Contact and University Appointment Information

Title:Associate Professorand Human Development Specialist

Business Address:Department of Human Development and Family Science

Cooperative Extension

The University of Georgia

222 Hoke Smith Annex

Athens, GA 30602-4356

Phone:706-542-7566

Fax:706-542-1799

Email:

Proportion time assignments:85% Outreach (Extension); 15% Resident Instruction

Date of appointment: August 19, 1999

Years at present rank: 10 (as of August 2015)

Tenure status: Tenured

Graduate faculty status:Graduate Faculty (as of June 2012)

Highest degree: Ph.D. in Child Psychology

Institute of Child Development, University of Minnesota, 1998

Professional Education

Institute of Child Development, University of Minnesota

M. A. in Child Psychology1995

Ph.D. in Child Psychology1998

Minnesota Pre-Kindergarten Teaching License1997

CarletonCollege

B. A. in Psychology1990

Magna cum laude; Distinction in psychology

Certifications

Child Passenger Safety Technician

Original certification date: January 2001

Most recent recertification: May 2015

Trainer II, Georgia Early Care and Education Professional Development System

State-approved to provide beginning and intermediate-level training for child care providers in Georgia.

Certification date: November 2009

Most recent recertification: November 2014

Professional Employment

2005–present:Associate Professor, Department of Human Development and Family Science (formerly named Child and Family Development); and Human Development Specialist, UGA Extension, College of Family and Consumer Sciences, The University of Georgia.

1999–2005:Assistant Professor, Department of Child and Family Development; and Human Development Specialist, Cooperative Extension Service, College of Family and Consumer Sciences, The University of Georgia.

1997–1999:Public Service Assistant, Department of Child and Family Development; and Children, Youth, and Families at Risk (CYFAR) Coordinator, Cooperative Extension Service, College of Family and Consumer Sciences, The University of Georgia.

Extension Teaching

Training Workshops Taught to Extension Audiences, 1999-2015

• Part 1: What Makes an Excellent Teacher?
• Part 2: Effective Environments for Young Children
• Part 3: Choosing Appropriate Activities and Materials for Different Ages
• Part 4: Effective Practices for Child Care Provider Training

Effectiveness of Training Workshops(as shown by instructor evaluations)

Extension Instructor Evaluations

The following are summaries of programs evaluated using the standard Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Instructor Evaluation form. Participants selected a rating of 1 (strongly disagree), 2 (disagree), 3 (neutral), 4 (agree), or 5 (strongly agree) for each item on the evaluation. The following are summaries of Extension Instructor Evaluation ratings through December 31, 2015.

Total number of programs evaluated: 34

Total evaluations received: 944

Frequency by Rating

QuestionMean1234 5

1. Clear objectives4.678310251671

2. Tasks related to objectives4.668113253645

3. Well organized/prepared4.76718175751

4. Understandable4.717213205696

5. Gained knowledge/skills4.667228229677

6. Would recommend class4.708120213698

7. Related well to audience4.707120203712

8. Treated in prof. manner4.767210166754

ACT Project Evaluations

For classes taught to child care providers under the 3-year ACT grant (2001 – 2003), a project-specific evaluation form was required. Participants selected a rating of 1 (strongly disagree), 2 (disagree), 3 (mildly disagree), 4 (not sure), 5 (mildly agree), 6 (agree), or 7 (strongly agree) for each item on the evaluation. The following are summaries of instructor evaluations on that evaluation form.

Total programs evaluated (5/1/02—10/31/03): 26

Total evaluations received: 618

Frequency by Rating

QuestionMean 123456 7

1. Knew a lot about topic6.5341367198396

2. Knew a lot about ECE6.47532109198387

3. Objectives explained6.44310317237351

4. Organized/prepared6.49333110204388

5. Clear explanations6.45426117208375

6. Interesting information6.0310177219215324

7. Too advanced2.932261602611127194

8. Not advanced enough3.50154148252833101108

9. Handouts useful6.15765924246305

10. Communicated well6.27730513226346

11. Made me comfortable6.34423814223352

12. Involved participants6.30465118221349

13. Satisfied w/ program6.45623514196386

Narrative Comments

The following are a randomly selected sampling of comments from community-based class participants. The comments are divided by audience type.

CountyExtensionAgents

• Seeks out, pays attention to the needs of the agents.
• Diane goes over and above in preparing for her classes. She exudes exuberance and makes learning fun for the participants. She is extremely knowledgeable in her field and covers a lot in the class time.
• Information obviously seen as a need. Great that she brought this resource to Extension agents. Great impact potential.
• Excellent! Always well prepared...always new and innovative in teaching.
• As usual, Diane is always creative and innovative in her teaching. She has a knack for teaching advanced concepts in a way that is fun and participants can succeed at.
• This class needed to be two sessions. I would like to have more on what we could go back and do to get the word out that we have this research.
• Good class. One suggestion would be to have a question/answer session on how to deal with real life situations.
• Excellent class with relevant information that we can use with providers or in parenting classes.
• Very good class with cutting-edge information that is very much needed for those of us working with child care providers.
• This class is awesome; please make it longer.
• Would recommend this to all 4-H agents to help them learn about parents of 4-Hers and identify possible patterns linked to 4-Her behavior.
• This information came at a needed time. Thank you for sharing and explaining a wealth of information.

Child and Family Development Undergraduate Students

• The instructor is very proficient in the subject area.
• The instructor was very knowledgeable about the subject. Great visual aides. Encouraged participation from students.
• She was well organized, clearly explained, and related well with the audience, and professional manner.
• So much information presented in a short time! Most interesting!
• Instructor held our attention, knowledgeable in subject, related well with audience.
• She is a wonderful instructor and well worth my time. She answered all questions.

Child Care Providers

• She was one of the best instructors of any DHR class I have ever taken in the past 5 years.
• She was upbeat. Fresh ideas because they were presented in a fun way.
• She was very excited and knew what she was doing. It was very fun and I love the hands-on experiments.
• She speaks well even though she talks fast.
• Diane always knows her material so well.
• The instructor gave out a lot of information that I didn’t know. She made it easy to understand.
• This workshop was one of the best I have ever attended. Dr. Bales, you were great!
• [I liked] the way we as the providers got the chance to use our imaginations and think about things in the views of a child’s perspective.
• Have the parents come to find out what’s going on in the program as well as the child care providers.
• The instructor really takes time to teach and explain everything about a child.
• It moved at a good pace, applicable information, energetic delivery. [Should] show pictures of actual learning centers and possible arrangements.
• [I would like] more hands-on activities.
• I felt it was great the way it was. Very informative, lots of examples and models that she used. I would highly recommend this class to all people dealing with small children.
• [I liked] the concrete suggestions in brochure and from instructor. [I would like] more concrete suggestions.

Elementary teachers

• Good pace, consistently engaging, interesting
• Very knowledgeable about subject

Extension Paraprofessionals

• Mrs. Diane Bales was very good with our group. She kept us on our feet and she knew what she was talking about.
• More time would allow more in-depth discussion.
• She is quick and to the point. Covers the materials in an understanding way.
• Fun and informative. She enjoys her job and presents it well.
• She was very clear speaking and very friendly and a lot of help.

Parents

• This program was very interesting. I really enjoyed it. Of all the programs that I have been to, this is the best!
• Good class structure. It opened us up to share thoughts with one another.

Resident Instruction

University of Georgia Courses Taught

SemesterClassEnrollment

Fall 2015HDFS 2950: Introduction to Child Development (online)33

Fall 2014HDFS 2950: Introduction to Child Development (online)33

Fall 2013HDFS 2950: Introduction to Child Development (online)25

Fall 2012CHFD 2950: Introduction to Child Development (online)24

Fall 2011CHFD 5130: Creative Activities for Young Children21

Fall 2010CHFD 5130: Creative Activities for Young Children31

Fall 2009CHFD 5130: Creative Activities for Young Children41 (2 sections)

Spring 2009CHFD 5130: Creative Activities for Young Children24

May 2008CHFD 2950: Introduction to Child Development21

Fall 2007CHFD 5130: Creative Activities for Young Children28

May 2007CHFD 2950: Introduction to Child Development33

May 2006CHFD 2950: Introduction to Child Development33

Invited Guest Lectures: The University of Georgia

Bales, D. (2015, March). Dare to Be Messy: Creativity and Sensory Materials in Early Childhood. Creative Activities for Young Children (HDFS7130), Department of Human Development and Family Science, The University of Georgia.

Bales, D. (2014, December). Better Brains for Babies. Infant Development (HDFS 3920), Department of Human Development and Family Science, The University of Georgia.

Bales, D. (2014, November). Effective Writing for the Public. Family Life Education Methodology (HDFS 4880), Department of Human Development and Family Science, The University of Georgia.

Bales, D. (2014, October). Dare to Be Messy: Creativity and Sensory Materials in Early Childhood. Creative Activities for Young Children (HDFS 5130), Department of Human Development and Family Science, The University of Georgia.

Bales, D. (2014, March). Dare to Be Messy: Creativity and Sensory Materials in Early Childhood. Creative Activities for Young Children (HDFS 5130/7130), Department of Human Development and Family Science, The University of Georgia.

Bales, D. (2013, November). Effective Writing for the Public. Family Life Education Methodology (HDFS 4880), Department of Human Development and Family Science, The University of Georgia.

Bales, D. (2013, September). Better Brains for Babies. Parent Education and Child Guidance (HDFS 4860), Department of Human Development and Family Science, The University of Georgia.

Bales, D. (2013, March). Dare to Be Messy: Creativity and Sensory Materials in Early Childhood. Creative Activities for Young Children (HDFS 5130/7130), Department of Human Development and Family Science, The University of Georgia.

Bales, D. (2012, October). Using Technology in Early Childhood Education. Creative Activities for Young Children (CHFD 5130), Department of Human Development and Family Science, The University of Georgia.

Bales, D. (2012, October). Electronic and Online Delivery of Family Life Education. Creative Activities for Young Children (CHFD 4880), Department of Human Development and Family Science, The University of Georgia.

Bales, D. (2011, November). Effective Writing for the Public. Family Life Education Methodology (CHFD 4880), Department of Child and Family Development, The University of Georgia.

Bales, D. (2011, September). Websites and Beyond: Using Technology in CHFD Careers. Introduction to Family and Consumer Sciences (CHFD 2000). College of Family and Consumer Sciences, The University of Georgia.

Bales, D. (2011, September). The Basics of Brain Development for Early Childhood Teachers. Parent Education and Child Guidance (CHFD 6860), Department of Child and Family Development, The University of Georgia.

Bales, D. (2011, May). Careers Working with Children. Professional Development/Community Activities (CHFD 3110), Department of Child and Family Development, The University of Georgia.

Bales, D. (2011, February). Dare to Be Messy: Creativity and Sensory Materials in Early Childhood. Creative Activities for Young Children (CHFD 5130/7130), Department of Child and Family Development, The University of Georgia.

Bales, D. (2010, February). Dare to Be Messy: Creativity and Sensory Materials in Early Childhood. Creative Activities for Young Children (CHFD 5130/7130), Department of Child and Family Development, The University of Georgia.

Bales, D. (2009, February). Dare to Be Messy: Creativity and Sensory Materials in Early Childhood. Creative Activities for Young Children (CHFD 5130/7130), Department of Child and Family Development, The University of Georgia.

Bales, D. (2008, September). Dare to Be Messy: Creativity and Sensory Materials in Early Childhood. Creative Activities for Young Children (CHFD 5130/7130), Department of Child and Family Development, The University of Georgia.