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Teaching Strategies for FCS: Student Achievement in Problem-Based Learning Versus Lecture-Based Instruction
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Ward, Janet D.; Lee, Cheryl L. – Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences, 2004
This study compared the effectiveness of problem-based learning (PBL) versus lecture-based instruction (LBI) in high school foods and nutrition classes. Two classes were randomly assigned to the PBL group, while the remaining two were assigned to the LBI group. A pretest was administered. During the semester, LBI students received course content…
Descriptors: Achievement Gains, Problem Based Learning, Lecture Method, Instructional Effectiveness
A Review of Problem-based Learning.
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Ward, Janet D.; Lee, Cheryl L. – Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences Education, 2002
Examines problem-based learning and suggests advantages and disadvantages of this method of instruction. Looks at barriers to implementation and the changes in teachers' role and adjustments needed for assessment. Includes implications for family and consumer sciences educators. (Contains 27 references.) (JOW)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Change, Higher Education, Interdisciplinary Approach
Competencies in Clothing and Textiles Needed by Beginning Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers.
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Lee, Cheryl L. – Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences Education, 2002
A survey of 300 family and consumer sciences (FCS) professionals in North Carolina received 140 responses that rated the importance of teacher competencies in textiles and clothing instruction. Clothing construction ranked highest. Results informed the work of a committee revising FCS curriculum. (JOW)
Descriptors: Clothing Instruction, Curriculum Development, Higher Education, Minimum Competencies
Ethical Dilemmas of Human Science Professionals: Developing Case Studies for Ethics Education.
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Lee, Cheryl L.; And Others – Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences, 1994
A survey of 1,000 home economics professionals received 230 replies; 38% had undergraduate ethics instruction, but only 3 felt prepared to deal with ethical dilemmas. About half of their dilemmas dealt with lack of professionalism in colleagues; social issues accounted for 13% and job-related issues for 8%. (SK)
Descriptors: Career Development, Case Studies, Ethics, Higher Education