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The Middle Years Development Instrument

The Middle Years Development Instrument. A self-report questionnaire. At the Quarry by Ben Seidelman - Flickr CC Attribution. Completed in Grade 4 and Grade 7. Computer Lab 4th Grade by Woodleywonderworks - Flickr CC Attribution. Measures areas of development strongly linked to well-being.

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The Middle Years Development Instrument

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  1. The Middle Years Development Instrument

  2. A self-report questionnaire At the Quarry by Ben Seidelman - Flickr CC Attribution

  3. Completed in Grade 4 and Grade 7 Computer Lab 4th Grade by Woodleywonderworks - Flickr CC Attribution

  4. Measures areas of development strongly linked to well-being Engineering Camp by Texas A&M University - Flickr CC Attribution

  5. was developed through… A collaborative process, involving scientific experts, teachers, community members, etc.

  6. 2009/10 3,042 MDIPARTICIPATION Annual Breakdown Total to date: Grade 4 Grade 7 3,042 3,042

  7. 2010/11 3,042 MDIPARTICIPATION 1,995 Annual Breakdown Total to date: Grade 4 Grade 7 5,037 1,995

  8. 2011/12 3,042 MDIPARTICIPATION 1,995 1,639 Annual Breakdown Total to date: Grade 4 Grade 7 6,676 1,639

  9. 2012/13 3,042 MDIPARTICIPATION 1,995 1,639 10,285 Annual Breakdown Total to date: Grade 4 Grade 7 16,961 7,399 2,886

  10. 2013/14 3,042 MDIPARTICIPATION 1,995 1,639 10,285 7,255 Annual Breakdown Total to date: Grade 4 Grade 7 24,216 4,717 2,538

  11. 2014/15 3,042 MDIPARTICIPATION 1,995 1,639 10,285 7,255 9,083 Annual Breakdown Total to date: Grade 4 Grade 7 33,299 5,255 3,828

  12. Why is it important?

  13. Birth Adolescence Early Childhood Middle Childhood TIMELINE OF DEVELOPMENT

  14. Middle childhood is a transitional time… Cognitively Socially Academically Physically Field Trip by Daniel O'Neil - Flickr CC Attribution

  15. MDI Focus • Development of the “Whole Child” Hike by Daniel ONeil - Flickr CC Attribution

  16. Children’s Voices

  17. 5 Dimensions of the MDI Social & Emotional Development Physical Health & Well-Being Connectedness Use of After-School Time School Experiences

  18. Well-Being Index • Happiness • Health • Optimism • Self-esteem • Low sadness Medium to High Well-BeingChildren who are reporting no negative responses, and fewer than 4 positive responses. High Well-Being (Thriving)Children who are reporting positive responses on at least 4 of the 5 measures of well-being. Low Well-BeingChildren who are reporting negative responses on at least 1 measure of well-being.

  19. Assets Index Adult Relationships Peer Relationships Nutrition and Sleep After-School Activities School Experiences Not Reported Publicly

  20. Assets & Well-Being: How are they related? As the number of assets in children’s environments increase, so to does their well-being. Number of Assets % Experiencing Well-Being

  21. Access MDI Reports & Maps www.earlylearning.ubc.ca/maps/mdi/nh/

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