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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
Preliminary Impacts of an Innovative FCS Curriculum.
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Cheek, Wanda K.; Hastings, Shirley W.; Lokken, Sheri L. – Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences: From Research to Practice, 2001
Describes the Mississippi family and consumer sciences curriculum that is aligned with the national standards and linked to technology-based classrooms. Discusses preliminary evaluation in 36 schools, indicating some anecdotal evidence of positive impacts. (SK)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Innovation, High Schools, National Standards