College of Agricultural, Human, & Natural Resource Sciences

Department of Human Development

Noriko Porter


Noriko PorterInstructor

 

Areas of Emphasis

Early childhood development and education

 

Education

  • Ph.D. University of Missouri, Columbia. Human Development and Family Studies 2008

  • M.S. Southern Illinois University, Carbondale Curriculum, Instruction, and Media 1986

  • University of Toyama, Japan Kindearten Education 1984

 

Professional Experience

January 2008 - Present

Instructor, Department of Human Development
Washington State University, Pullman

2004-2007

Instructor, Department of Human Development and Family Sciences
University of Missouri, Columbia

2004

PT Preschool Instructor,Child Development Laboratory
University of Missouri, Columbia

2003

Graduate Research Assistant, Center for Family Research and Policy University of Missouri, Columbia

2001

Mathematics Consultant,Neighborhood Center- Head Start, Area III
Houston, TX

1993-1998

Associate Professor, Department of Early Childhood Education
Hokuriku Gakuin Junior College, Japan

1993-1998

Adjunct Faculty, Department of Early Childhood Education
University of Toyama, Japan

1988-1993

Instructor, Department of Early Childhood Education
Hokuriku Gakuin Junior College, Japan

1987-1988

Clinical Supervisor, Department of Early Childhood Education
Hokuriku Gakuin Junior College, Japan

1986-1987

Preschool Teacher, Hokuriku Gakuin Affiliated Ogigaoka Preschool

 

Recent Publications

Porter, N. (2008). Reggio Emilia in the United States [Japanese]. In K. Sumio (Ed.), Purojekuto gata no jitsusen kenkyu [Project-type early childhood practice and research] (pp. 94-103).  Kyoto, Japan: Kitaoji shobou.

Porter, N. (2008). What is a project approach? [Japanese]. In K. Sumio (Ed.), Purojekuto gata no jitsusen kenkyu [Project-type early childhood practice and research] (pp. 117-137).  Kyoto, Japan: Kitaoji shobou.

Porter, N. (2008). How to promote skills to effectively work with parents in early childhood teacher preparation [Japanese]. In M. Oto (Ed.). A survey of early childhood programs that facilitate parents’ active participation (pp.153-158). Tokyo: Foundation of Children’s Future, Japan.

Ispa, J. M., Sable, M. R., Porter, N., & Csizmadia, A. (2007). Pregnancy acceptance, parenting stress, and toddler attachment in low-income Black families. Journal of Marriage and Family, 69(1), 1-13

Porter, N. (1998). How to create better early childhood education practice [Japanese]. In K. Yamamoto (Ed.). Hoikuhouhou Keitairon [Theory of Instruction and Curriculum in Early Childhood Education]. (Chapter 8). Tokyo: Jusonbo. 127-146.

 

Classes Taught

  • Working with Parents, Overview of Programs for Young Children (University of Missouri, Columbia)
  • Theory of Early Childhood Education, Methodology of Early Childhood Education, Children and Culture, Children and Language, Content in Children’s Environment, Preschool Observation, Childcare Center Practicum, Child Welfare Center Practicum, Preschool Practicum (Hokuriku Gakuin Junior College)
  • Study of Educational Content (Language), Study of Educational Content (Overview) (University of Toyama)

 

Current Research

  • Influence in Japanese childrearing styles on maternal stress.

  • Imagination as a coping mechanism in children with high-functioning autism.

 

Grants

  • Exploring childrearing support programs that facilitate parents’ active participation [Japanese]. The Foundation of  Children’s Future, Japan. 3,000,000 yen ($270,000) 2007-2008.
    Co-investigator with Miyako Oto (PI), Michiko Onishi, Jyunko Enami, Fumiko Hieda, Mutsuko Ginaga, Nobuko Hoshi, Eiko Otomo, Yukiko Berger, and Mahiro Suzuki.
  • John D. Bies International Travel Grant, 2006, $1500.00

 

Presentations

 

    • Porter, N., & Ispa, J. (Submitted). A Content Analysis of Japanese and U.S. Contemporary Parenting Magazines: What the Experts Are Telling Parents. Pecha Kucha Presentation to be presented at the Society for Research in Child Development Biennial Meeting (Denver, CO). April 2-4, 2009.

    • Porter, N., & Ispa, J. (Submitted). Japanese and U.S. Mothers’ Concerns: Content Analyses of Mothers’ Questions on Online Message Boards. Poster Presentation to be presented at the Society for Research in Child Development Biennial Meeting (Denver, CO). April 2-4, 2009.

    • Porter, N., Ispa, J. M., Sable, M. R., & Csizmadia, A. (2007). Pregnancy Acceptance among Low-Income, Young, Black Mothers and its Relation to Maternal and Child Outcomes: A Follow-Up Study. Society for Research in Child Development Biennial Meeting (Boston, MA). March 29-April 1, 2007.

    • Porter, N. (2007). Influence of Japanese Childrearing Styles on Maternal Stress. 24th Annual Graduate Professional Council Research and Creative Activities Forum (RCAF), University of Missouri, Columbia. February, 2007.

    • Porter, N. (2005). Using imagination as a coping mechanism in children with high-functioning autism: A qualitative study. Lifespan Development Initiative 2nd Annual Symposium and Poster Session, University of Missouri, Columbia. March 2005

    • Sable, M. Ispa, J. Porter, N., & Csizmadia, A. (2005). Young, low-income, African American mothers' acceptance of pregnancy: Links with later maternal warmth, parenting stress, and toddler development. Psychosocial Workshop (Philadelphia, PA). March 2005

    • Porter, N. (2003). A comparison study of early childhood teacher compensation between the U.S. and Japan: An investigation of child care staff well-being. National Association for the Education of Young Children Annual Conference, OMEP Poster Session. (Chicago, IL), November 5 -8, 2003.


    Awards/Honors

    • Gregory Scholarship, 2005

     

    Professional Memberships

    • Society for Research in Child Development (2006-current)
    • National Association for Education of Young Children (1993-current)
    • Japan Society of Research on Early Childhood Education (1987-current)
    • Japan Society of Developmental Psychology (2003-current)

Curriculum Vitae


Mailing Address:

Human Development
Washington State University
601A Johnson Tower
P.O. Box 644852
Pullman, WA 99164-4852

Contact:

Email: nori_porter@wsu.edu
Phone: (509) 335-8668
Fax: (509) 335-2456

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