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Fish, Brittany A.; Jumper, Rachel L. – Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences, 2021
This paper presents the results of a nationwide survey of educators for grades 6-12 who specialize in family and consumer sciences education (N=380). The paper examines teacher reports about their self-efficacy in online learning during the switch to off-campus instruction. Data revealed that district communication to teachers indicating that they…
Descriptors: Self Efficacy, Elementary School Teachers, Secondary School Teachers, Family and Consumer Sciences
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Narine, Lendel K.; Meier, Cris – Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences, 2021
Extension programming must continue to evolve by meeting the changing needs and interests of residents. Family and Consumer Sciences agents in Cooperative Extension often utilize community needs assessments to inform future programming. However, a needs-based approach alone may not incorporate residents' interest, which is important for…
Descriptors: Extension Education, Family and Consumer Sciences, Program Attitudes, Preferences
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Burr, Brandon K.; Hubler, Daniel S.; Kuns, J. Brooke – Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences, 2017
Time constraints and financial cost are two of the top barriers to attending relationship education (RE) programs. More and more families experience demands on their time and other resources, which can make attending RE more difficult. Little is known about general preferences pertaining to time and cost of RE. To more effectively inform planning…
Descriptors: Preferences, Barriers, Program Costs, Time Factors (Learning)
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Shirley, Lindsey; Roark, Mark F.; Lewis, Lisa – Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences, 2012
Utah State University Cooperative Extension programming, provided through the historic land-grant system, is one method used to meet the needs of residents located in rural communities. Residents in a Central Utah county need Cooperative Extension programs to address the health and wellness of their rural community. According to the Utah…
Descriptors: Partnerships in Education, Physical Activities, Extension Education, Extension Agents
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Gubler, Rea R.; Grady, Artis P.; Croxall, Kathy C. – Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences, 2009
At Southern Utah University (SUU), service-learning is a priority. For the past few years, the campus has joined the national movement toward an engaged student body by dedicating faculty released time, resources, and finances to develop the Center for Service-Learning and Civic Engagement. The family and consumer sciences (FCS) faculty embraced…
Descriptors: Consumer Science, Released Time, Service Learning, Learning Experience
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Delgadillo, Lucy; Erickson, Luke V. – Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences, 2006
Results from a survey of 180 students at a western university suggest that apartment manager's responsiveness and fairness explain 50% of the variance in determining student satisfaction with off-campus housing. Variables that measured aspects of the off-campus housing experience included manager fairness, likelihood of renting from the manager…
Descriptors: College Housing, College Students, Student Attitudes, Evaluation Methods