California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

FAMILY LIFE & PARENTING EDUCATION

Level I (3 Quarter Units)

FNC 455                                                                        RUBY TROW Spring 1998                                                                   OFFICE 2-121                                                                                                Ext. 2160
Text: Trow, R.L., Individualized Instruction: The Curriculum Module (Bookstore)

Course Objectives: You will be able to:
1. Determine what should be included in a course for teaching Family Life Education at various educational levels and in a variety of settings.

2. Select appropriate content and materials to reach objectives established for a course in Family Life Education.

3. Develop teaching strategies which encourage problem solving, thinking, improved self concept and cooperation with others.

4. Review teaching materials in the area of Family Life Education and critique for effectiveness.

5. Develop a teaching unit plan in area of choice which includes a strategy for evaluation of student achievement of course goals.

6. Incorporate strategies for teaching adults and students with disabilities and/or diverse learning styles.

Tentative Schedule

Meeting 1      Introduction:  communication and teaching

Meeting 2      Multiple intelligences and teaching strategies

Meeting 3      Self esteem, self concept
                      Life styles, values, making choices

Meeting 4       SCANS Competencies/Teaching Strategies

Meeting 5       Relationships, dating
                       Family planning, marriage
                       Pregnancy, Human Sexuality

Meeting 6        Education Programs for special populations

Meeting 7        Family Life Education Programs - older adults, parenting                            child care, life skills, careers

Meeting 8         Class presentations

Meeting 9         Class presentations  

Meeting 10       Final charrette

Assignments

1.   Research presented on class topics to be discussed (5 required).  May       be from books, magazines, professional journals or interviews.                   Another possibility is to arrange for a speaker to come to class.  (5             presentations @ 25 pts = 125 pts).

2.   Teach one lesson in the area of Family Life Education to class (lesson         @ 17 pts = 75 pts).

3.   Develop a unit plan (2-3 weeks) or a Learning Activity Package in one       area of Family Life Education (i.e. parenting, human sexuality, older           adults, disabled students, students with a variety of learning styles) and       provide copies for other class members (one unit plan at 175 prt +             oral presentation @ 25 pts = 200 pts).

Criteria for Lesson

-    actively involves participants
-    includes objectives(s)
-   requires thinking, problem solving, cooperation
-    includes evaluation of student achievement of lesson                                  objectives/outcome competencies

Criteria for Unit
Unit will include:

-    rationale/introduction
-    unit goals
-    specific behavioral objectives (desired outcomes)
-    content (concepts & generalizations)
-    strategies for teaching objectives (lesson ideas)*
-    evaluation of student achievement of objectives/competency outcomes
-    materials used

*includes strategies that reflect multiple intelligences and SCANS Competencies