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FCS National Standards: Do They Underpin Secondary Curriculum?
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Smith, Bettye P.; Hall, Helen C.; Jones, Karen H. – Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences, 2005
This study focuses on the seven standards that are included in a comprehensive (family-oriented) FCS program: (1) Family; (2) Nutrition and Wellness; (3) Human Development; (4) Interpersonal relationships; (5) Career, Community, and Family Connections; (6) Parenting; and (7) Family and Community Services. The study was conducted to better…
Descriptors: National Standards, Secondary Education, Comprehensive Programs, Consumer Science
Students: Consumers of Family and Consumer Sciences Education.
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Smith, Bettye P.; Hall, Helen C.; Jones, Karen H.; Cory, Jo Ann; Ethridge, Tracy L. – Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences: From Research to Practice, 1998
Survey responses from 1,508 secondary students revealed their perceptions of family-and-consumer-sciences education. Many did not think it should be required, but thought the content was interesting and would help them in family life. (SK)
Descriptors: Course Selection (Students), Family Life Education, Secondary Education, Secondary School Students
Adolescent Pregnancy and Sexual Behavior: Through the Lenses of Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers.
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Smith, Bettye P.; Jones, Karen H.; Hall, Helen C. – Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences: From Research to Practice, 2001
A survey of 309 family and consumer sciences teachers regarding attitudes toward pregnant teenagers and their male partners found that teachers were supportive of opportunities for them and against isolating them. Teachers did not differ on attitudes toward female and male sexual behavior. (Contains 23 references.) (JOW)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Early Parenthood, Pregnancy, Sexuality
FCS Teachers' Stages of Concern Regarding National Standards.
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Faircloth, Elizabeth Grogan; Smith, Bettye P.; Hall, Helen C. – Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences: From Research to Practice, 2001
Family and consumer sciences teachers in Georgia (n=183) completed the Stages of Concern Questionnaire regarding implementation of national family and consumer sciences standards. Results showed 36.8% were at stage three, in which innovation is perceived as a threat. Interventions to address teacher concerns were recommended. (SK)
Descriptors: Adoption (Ideas), Innovation, National Standards, Secondary Education
National Standards for Family and Consumer Sciences Education: Perceptions of Parents, Professionals, and Vocational Administrators.
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Smith, Bettye P.; Hall, Helen C.; Jones, Karen H. – Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences: From Research to Practice, 2001
Responses from 71 parents, 147 education professionals, and 199 vocational administrators found general support for teaching the National Standards for Family and Consumer Sciences. More people thought content areas should be taught than believed they were being taught. (Includes commentary by Rosa S. Purcell.) (SK)
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Course Content, National Standards, Parent Attitudes