"Home economics, also called domestic science or family and consumer sciences (often shortened to FCS or FACS)..."
Understanding educational pathways and career options within the family and consumer science field.
Educational Psychology: The study of how people learn and how educational institutions function and impact individuals.
Curriculum Development: The process of creating educational materials and programs to enhance learning effectiveness and outcomes.
Pedagogy: The art or method of teaching, the strategies used by educators to engage and motivate students to learn.
Classroom Management: The process of creating and maintaining a safe and productive learning environment that allows students to thrive.
Assessment and Evaluation: The process of measuring students’ achievement in order to develop effective teaching strategies and improve educational outcomes.
Educational Technology: The application of technology to enhance the learning process, as well as the creation and use of digital resources for education.
Diversity and Inclusion: The understanding and appreciation for individual and cultural differences and fostering an environment of mutual respect and acceptance.
Career Development: The process of identifying and pursuing a desired career path, including developing skills, training, and preparing for job opportunities.
Professional Development: The ongoing process of learning and enhancing skills needed to perform effectively in one’s profession and to stay abreast of trends and demands.
Workplace Bullying and harassment: The identification and measures taken to address workplace bullying and harassment.
Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace: Fostering an environment of mutual respect and minimizing bias in the hiring process.
Time Management: The ability to manage time well is critical for both success in academic life and professional life, so acquiring time management skills is essential.
Financial Management: The management of personal or organizational finances to maximize financial success and minimize risk.
Communication Skills: The ability to communicate effectively with coworkers and superiors is essential for career advancement and workplace success.
Stress Management: Techniques and strategies to manage stress and enhance productivity.
Workplace Ethics and Professionalism: Understanding professional and ethical standards to guide actions in the workplace.
"A subject concerning human development, personal and family finances, consumer issues, housing and interior design, nutrition and food preparation, as well as textiles and apparel."
"It was, and is, most commonly taught in secondary school or high school."
"Historically, the purpose of these courses was to professionalize housework, to provide intellectual fulfillment for women, to emphasize the value of 'women's work' in society, and to prepare them for the traditional roles of sexes."
"Beginning in Scotland in the 1850s, it was a woman-dominated course, teaching women to be homemakers with sewing being the lead skill."
"Politics played a role in home economics education, and it wasn’t until later in the century that the course shifted from being woman-dominated to now required for both sexes."
"Now family and consumer science have been included in the broader subject of Career Technical Education, a program that teaches skilled trades, applied sciences, modern technologies, and career preparation."
"Despite the widening of the subject matter over the past century, there has been a major decline in home economics courses offered by educational institutions."
"Beginning in Scotland in the 1850s..."
"...teaching women to be homemakers with sewing being the lead skill."
"...most commonly taught in secondary school or high school."
"Now family and consumer science have been included in the broader subject of Career Technical Education..."
"The purpose of these courses was to professionalize housework, to provide intellectual fulfillment for women, to emphasize the value of 'women's work' in society, and to prepare them for the traditional roles of sexes."
"The American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences at the beginning of the 20th century saw Americans too desiring youth to learn vocational skills."
"Often shortened to FCS or FACS..."
"Family and consumer sciences are taught as an elective or required course in secondary education, as a continuing education course in institutions, and at the primary level."
"Despite the widening of the subject matter over the past century, there has been a major decline in home economics courses offered by educational institutions."
"A subject concerning human development, personal and family finances, consumer issues, housing and interior design, nutrition and food preparation, as well as textiles and apparel."
"...a program that teaches skilled trades, applied sciences, modern technologies, and career preparation."
"...the course shifted from being woman-dominated to now required for both sexes."