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
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.