Course Syllabus
Course: HFST 2510
Division: Social and Behavioral Science
Department: Education and Family Studies
Title: Orientation to FCSE
Semester Approved: Fall 2022
Five-Year Review Semester: Summer 2027
End Semester: Summer 2028
Catalog Description: Orientation to FCSE is designed to introduce students to the many facets of Family and Consumer Sciences Education. These include food science and nutrition, personal finance, family financial resource management, textiles and clothing, housing and interiors, child development and parenting, and human development and family relations. This class will help begin to prepare students for a career as an FCS educator in secondary schools.
Semesters Offered: Spring
Credit/Time Requirement: Credit: 3; Lecture: 3; Lab: 0
Prerequisites: None required.
Corequisites: None required.
Justification: Orientation to FCSE serves as a prerequisite class for Family and Consumer Science Education programs at a few four-year universities in the state. This class is intended to transfer over to Utah State University and Brigham Young University that both provide the Family and Consumer Science Education program. This course is designed to introduce the basic concepts of Family and Consumer Science Education to prospective FCS educators striving to teach in secondary schools.
General Education Outcomes:
3: A student who completes the GE curriculum can draw from multiple disciplines to address complex problems.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Prepare for assignments and class participation using professional protocols and guidelines. Students will be expected to act like FCSE professionals and put forth professional work throughout the class. Students will be assessed on their participation and quality of submitted assignments.
Discuss the subjects that comprise FCSE. Students will participate in several class discussions and projects that explore the facets of FCSE.
Investigate and gather resources related to FCSE. Students will research, find, and gather various resources related to the FCSE field that can aid in their future teaching careers.
Evaluate the visual aspects of an FCS course or presentation. Students will analyze various FCS courses and presentations throughout the semester for professionalism and effectiveness.
Exchange ideas, opinions, and perspectives with other FCSE students. Students will participate in class discussions and interact with guest speakers throughout the semester by sharing opinions, ideas, and perspectives in conjunction with the FCSE program.
Develop a system to organize professional resources. Students will be required to create a filing system that will be used to collect resources for future FCSE teaching assignments.
Gain experience in presentation skills required by FCS educators. Students will give several presentations that will strengthen their teaching skills and confidence as an educator.
Content:
This course will address the following content in its curriculum: food science and human nutrition, personal finance, family financial resource management, textiles and clothing, housing and interiors, child development and parenting, human development and family relations.
Diversity will be a part of the course curriculum. As this class is for educators, the students will be exposed to techniques and skills that will address diverse perspectives and ideas, use materials to touch a variety of backgrounds, and include content that will matter to all students involved.
Key Performance Indicators:
The evaluation methods used for this course include the following:
Readings and Quizzes 20 to 30%
Reflection Papers 30 to 50%
FCSE Resource Files 20 to 30%
Final Exam 10 to 20%
Representative Text and/or Supplies:
No textbook is required. Articles and other resources will be provided by the instructor to the students.
Pedagogy Statement:
Students will be participating in a myriad of activities to engage their interest and learning. Those will include but are not limited to lectures, group discussions, guest lectures, class debates, hands-on experiences, pair-share, collaborative group work, and other student engagement activities.
In addition, a sense of inclusivity will be instilled in the classroom. Both teacher and students will involve each other, creating a sense of belonging. Respect for each student’s talents, beliefs, and backgrounds will also be recognized throughout the semester.
Instructional Mediums:
Lecture
Maximum Class Size: 30
Optimum Class Size: 20
