Foundations of Family and Consumer Sciences Education
The four chapters in this section address the historical evolution of the FCS profession including secondary family and consumer sciences education programs, FCS Cooperative Extension, and 4-H Youth Development. Chapters also address the Family and Consumer Sciences Body of Knowledge and Critical Science philosophical framework.
- The History of a Profession from Home Economics to Family and Consumer Sciences
- 4-H Learning
- The Critical Science Approach: Perennial Problems, Practical Reasoning, and Developing Critical Thinking Skills
- Critical Science Curriculum Evaluation: First Steps to Planning an Effective Family and Consumer Sciences Curriculum
| Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher Education Standards Addressed: |
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7. Curriculum Development: Develop, justify, and implement course curricula in programs of study supported by research and theory that address perennial and evolving family, career, and community issues; reflect the critical, integrative nature of family and consumer sciences; integrate core academic areas, and reflect high-quality career and technical education practices.
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| 12. Professionalism: Engage in ethical professional practice based on the history, philosophy, and family and consumer sciences Body of Knowledge, and relationship to career and technical education through civic engagement, advocacy, collaboration with other professionals, recruitment and mentoring of prospective and new professionals, and ongoing professional development. |