Pedagogy and Methodology
The chapters included in this section address both pedagogy and methodology in teaching family and consumer sciences courses. They address subjects such as planning for instruction, classroom management, and integrating FCCLA into the classroom. In addition, using constructivism, laboratory management, service learning, and using technology are covered in the chapters.
- Classroom Management
- Planning for Instruction
- Using Rubrics
- Integrating FCCLA into the Classroom
- Using Constructivism: An Alternative to Teacher-Centered Instruction
- That’s a Good Question!: Questioning Techniques for the FCS Classroom
- Cooperative Learning
- Lab Management in Family and Consumer Sciences Classrooms: Skill Learning, Project-Based Learning, and Experiments
- Making Connections: Service Learning as an Active Instructional Method
- Technology in the Family and Consumer Sciences Classroom
- Integrating Web-Based Products as Classroom Assignments
- Enhancing Math in the FCS Classroom
- Developing High-Quality Work-Based Learning Experiences in Family and Consumer Sciences
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Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher Education Standards Addressed:
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6. Career and Technical Student Organization Integration: Integrate the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) co-curricular student organization into the program to foster students’ academic growth, apply family and consumer sciences content, develop leadership skills, engage in community service learning, and make career and content connections.
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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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8. Instructional Strategies and Resources: Facilitate students’ critical literacy and problem solving in family and consumer sciences through varied instructional strategies and technologies by experiences modeling responsible management of resources in schools, communities, and the workplace.
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9. Laboratory Management: Develop, implement, and demonstrate laboratory policies and procedures based on current industry standards specific to the focus of the course to ensure both the safety of students and clients, and sustainability of products and the environment.
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10. Student and Program Assessment: Collect student and program data to assess, evaluate, and improve student learning and family and consumer sciences programs using evidence-based criteria, standards, and authentic processes
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11. Learning Environment: Create and implement a safe, supportive, and culturally responsive learning environment that shows sensitivity to diverse needs, values, and characteristics of students, families, and communities.
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