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Learning Outcomes
Learning outcomes drive the selection of technology. In order for learning outcomes to drive the selection of technology, teachers must first be sure of their desired student learning outcomes. This important direction allows the efficient selection of technology applicable and appropriate for their learning outcomes. Teachers are often compelled to look to outside sources for standards in their practice, and this resource area provides links and descriptions of some of the major national standards for the subject.
Standards for Family & Consumer Science
National Standards for Family and Consumer Sciences Education
URL: http://www.facse.org/nat.htm
DESCRIPTION: Family and consumer sciences education empowers individuals and families across the life span to manage the challenges of living and working in a diverse, global society. Our unique focus is on families, work, and their interrelationships.
The mission of family and consumer sciences education is to prepare students for family life, work life, and careers in family and consumer sciences by providing opportunities to develop the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviors needed for:
- Balancing personal, home, family and work lives.
- Promoting optimal nutrition and wellness across the life span.
- Successful life management, employment, and career development.
- Functioning effectively as providers and consumers of goods and services.
- Managing resources to meet the material needs of individuals and families.
- Strengthening the well-being of individuals and families across the life span.
- Becoming responsible citizens and leaders in family, community, and work settings.
- Appreciating human worth and accepting responsibility for one's actions and success in family and work life.
- Using critical and creative thinking skills to address problems in diverse family, community, and work environments.
Association for Career and Technical Education
DESCRIPTION: The Association for Career and Technical Education is the largest national education association dedicated to the advancement of education that prepares youth and adults for careers. This area offers information about the history, mission and structure of ACTE, as well as details on our annual awards program and information about how you can participate in the annual observance of Career and Technical Education Week.
The American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS)
DESCRIPTION: The American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS) is the only national organization representing family and consumer sciences professionals across practice areas and content specializations.
National Association of Teacher Educators for Family And Consumer Sciences!
DESCRIPTION: NATEFACS is an Affiliate of the Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) Family and Consumer Sciences Education Division. The purposes of NATEFACS are to improve and strengthen teacher education in family and consumer sciences. Establish and improve standards of research in family and consumer sciences teacher education. Sponsor and otherwise support professional discussion in family and consumer sciences teacher education. Encourage and promote a sufficiently full and fair discussion of the pertinent facts involving concerns and legislation affecting family and consumer science teacher education and the improvement of work and family life. Promote liaison and other cooperative professional activity among members and other having related concerns, especially other affiliates of the ACTE Family and Consumer Sciences Division.
National Association of State Administrators for Family and Consumer Sciences (NASAFACS)
URL: http://www.v-tecs.org/skillfacs.htm
DESCRIPTION: NASAFAC's purpose is to provide a set of curriculum standards that organize the subject matter and processes of Family and Consumer Sciences Education, provide a strong and clear conceptualization of the field, and establish a common direction for program development and revision at the national, state, and local levels – in association with V-TECS.
Family, Community & Career Leaders of America (Formerly FHA & FFA)
DESCRIPTION: Family, Community & Career Leaders of America (FCCLA) is a National Career and Technical Student organization for young men and women in family and consumer sciences education in public and private schools through grade 12.
Office of Vocational and Adult Education
URL: http://www.ed.gov/offices/OVAE
DESCRIPTION: The policies and programs of the Office of Vocational and Adult Education (OVAE) support the goal that no learner be left behind in the preparation of America’s workforce and future.
OVAE supports a wide range of policies, programs, and activities that help young people and adults obtain the knowledge and skills needed to prepare for postsecondary education, successful careers and productive lives. The OVAE gateway includes access to information, research and resources to help students become lifelong learners and make the most of their education, their careers, and their individual human potential.
National Center for Career & Technical Education
DESCRIPTION: The National Research and Dissemination Centers for Career and Technical Education, as primary sources of research-based information, will significantly affect the quality of knowledge and understanding necessary to advance career and technical education in the United States and lead to improved student achievement. To this end, the Centers will develop intensive and ongoing relationships with practitioners and policymakers in career and technical education.
Iowa State University’s Family and Consumer Sciences Electronic Library
URL: http://www.lib.iastate.edu/class/courserel/fceds2.html
DESCRIPTION: Iowa State University’s e-library especially for Family & Consumer Science education and study. Website lists research information and links by FACS content area.
National Center for Research in Vocational Education
URL: http://ncrve.berkeley.edu/
DESCRIPTION: The archived files of the school-based student achievement programs and research performed by the Center for Research in Vocational Education.
Minnesota Electronic Curriculum Repository
Description: These online performance packages and curriculum materials for all levels of all learning areas are designed to assist teachers in graduation standards implementation.
Sponsoring Organization: Department of Children, Families and Learning http://cfl.state.mn.us
Benchmarks and Standards
URL: www.mcrel.org/compendium/browse.asp
Description: A comprehensive set of content knowledge standards based on numerous state, regional and national standards for all learning areas. The concentration in Life Skills offers information about work and technology.
Sponsoring Organization: Mid-Continent Research for Education and Learning (McREL) www.mcrel.org