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Keino, Leah C.; Torrie, Margaret C.; Hausafus, Cheryl O.; Trost, Betty C. – Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences, 2010
Several definitions of service learning exist. For this initiative, the authors used Torres and Sinton's (2000) definition that students are learning about social issues and applying new knowledge to real problems in their communities. This project entailed a partnership of committed citizens of different groups (middle, secondary, and university…
Descriptors: Citizenship, Service Learning, Foreign Countries, Educational Resources
Keino, Leah C. – Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences, 2007
Family and consumer sciences professionals' contribute to the well-being of individuals, families, and communities through work in and support of international efforts. However, limited literature is available on professionals' challenges when working in such settings. In this article, the author offers one professional's insights into working…
Descriptors: Semitic Languages, Arabs, Foreign Countries, Consumer Science
Keino, Leah C. – Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences, 2006
As electronic portfolios become institutionalized in undergraduate education, it is imperative to understand the types of evidence students select to represent attainment of identified learning outcomes. This article presents an action research inquiry, which analyzes 26 completed graduation portfolios, to determine the type of artifacts selected…
Descriptors: Portfolios (Background Materials), Undergraduate Study, Action Research, Portfolio Assessment
Kruempel, Beverly J.; Gentzler, Yvonne S.; Hausafus, Cheryl O.; Keino, Leah C. – Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences, 2006
This article discusses how civic engagement came alive in a Family and Consumer Social Issues class. College students are at a critical age to develop a lifelong interest in civic engagement. Students in a Family and Consumer Social Issues class were required to attend two meetings of a public board or agency of their choice. Their assignment was…
Descriptors: Thinking Skills, Parliamentary Procedures, Citizen Participation, College Students
Gentzler, Yvonne S.; Hausafus, Cheryl O.; Keino, Leah C.; Kruempel, Beverly J. – Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences, 2005
With the continuing decline of FCS education collegiate programs nationally in recent years, only a few programs currently have the capacity to offer graduate level preparation both at the masters and doctoral levels. To address this situation, several initiatives have been recommended--and some adopted--including offering joint degrees by several…
Descriptors: Consumer Science, Leadership, Educational Demand, Curriculum Development
Keino, Leah C.; Van Wyk, Ria; Hendrich, Suzanne; Phye, Gary; Thompson, Ann – Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences, 2005
In an effort to address migration of talent from sub-Saharan Africa, a number of higher education institutions are attempting to strengthen or develop graduate programs in several areas. These institutions see the potential for emerging digital technologies to provide new and exciting opportunities for collaboration with Western institutions.…
Descriptors: Graduate Study, Migration, Foreign Countries, Partnerships in Education