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50 Years of ERIC
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Harmony and Tension in Child Care Work: Implication for Occupational FCS Education.
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Rehm, Marsha L.; Samuel, Judith – Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences Education, 2002
Interviews with nine students preparing for child care work explored how aesthetic concepts of harmony and tension contribute to their vocational goals and perceptions. Harmony is experienced in love of children, enjoyment of teamwork, and personal mission. Tension results from low wages and lack of societal respect. (Contains 41 references.) (JOW)
Descriptors: Adult Child Relationship, Aesthetic Values, Child Care Occupations, Child Caregivers
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
Variables Related to Attitudes toward Domestic Violence and Use of Reasoning, Verbal Aggression, and Violent Conflict Tactics in High School Students.
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Jones, Shannon R.; Gardner, Scott P. – Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences Education, 2002
A study of 122 high school students investigated how gender, self-esteem, attitudes toward cohabitation, family openness, parents' annual income, and race were related to attitude towards dating violence. More family openness correlated with use of reasoning in dating conflicts. Low self-esteem correlated with high verbal aggression. (Contains 67…
Descriptors: Conflict Resolution, Dating (Social), Family Relationship, High School Students
Practicing Teachers Advise for Marketing and Recruitment of Educators and Revisiting the Identity Issue.
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Mimbs, Cheryl A. – Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences Education, 2002
Practicing family and consumer sciences (FCS) teachers (n=83) were asked about their perceptions regarding the teacher shortage and their suggestions for recruiting and retaining teachers. They shared advice for beginning teachers on the challenges and rewards of the classroom and affirmed teachers' personal role in recruitment and retention.…
Descriptors: Beginning Teachers, Job Satisfaction, Secondary Education, Teacher Persistence
The Effectiveness of the Parenting Curriculum: An Evaluation of High School Students' Questionnaire Responses.
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Sasso, Tyanna K.; Williams, Sally K. – Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences Education, 2002
A survey to determine the effectiveness of the 1995 Parenting Curriculum gathered data from 107 students enrolled in the course and 55 others who were not. There were no statistical differences between the groups, but the course did have a positive effect on course participants' knowledge, attitudes, and future parenting decisions. (Contains 13…
Descriptors: High School Students, High Schools, Instructional Material Evaluation, Outcomes of Education
National Jump$tart Coalition for Financial Literacy Benchmarks: Curriculum Inclusion and Pedagogical Practice in Wisconsin.
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Klemme, Diane – Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences Education, 2002
A survey of middle and high school family and consumer sciences teachers (99 of 300 responded) about financial topics identified by the National Jump$tart Coalition indicated that most high schools provided more instruction time than middle schools. Problem solving and decision making were most frequent processes. Only 46 schools offered separate…
Descriptors: Consumer Education, High Schools, Middle Schools, Money Management
Comparison of Internet and Traditional Classroom Instruction in a Consumer Economics Course.
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Johnson, Debbie; Burnett, Michael; Rolling, Peggy – Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences Education, 2002
Undergraduate students enrolled in a classroom consumer economics course (n=25) were compared with 11 who received their instruction via the Internet. Students enrolled in the online section scored higher on the posttest and reported that they spent more time on course assignments. (Contains 16 references.) (JOW)
Descriptors: Consumer Economics, Higher Education, Internet, Online Courses
Taking Steps for Family and Consumer Sciences Educators in Connecticut: A Model for Change.
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Bull, Nancy H.; Cummings, Merrilyn N. – Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences Education, 2002
A survey indicating that 77% of Connecticut family and consumer sciences teachers would retire by 2012 spurred the work of a coalition to reinstate the teacher education program at a public university. A stakeholders' forum and collaborative linkages resulted in a teacher education curriculum proposal. (Contains 12 references.) (JOW)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Change, Higher Education, Models