FCSE 350 - Teaching Family Life Education

Class Hours: 3
Lab/Discussion: 0
Credits: 3

Prerequisite: Family and consumer sciences education, child development and family relations, and disability services majors, or instructor permission
Description: Emphasizes teaching family life education in family and consumer sciences classrooms and through community organizations and agencies. Lessons are planned and implemented using a variety of instructional methods incorporating adaptations and modifications for special needs learners, basic skills, global concerns, and use of a problem-solving/decision-making approach. Planning of content, learning activities, instructional materials, and evaluation based on clearly stated objectives is emphasized. A microcomputer spreadsheet is utilized to manage a department budget and a grade book. Participation in professional organization activities is expected.