Murray State University
COURSE SYLLABUS
Revised August 2006
DEPARTMENT: ACS COURSE NUMBER: FCS 462 CREDIT HOURS: 3
I. TITLE: Methods of Teaching Family and Consumer Sciences
II. CATALOG DESCRIPTION: Development of planning and organizational teaching skills, use of resource materials and simulated teaching experiences. Principles of learning, curriculum planning, styles of management. Field experiences required. Prerequisite: Upper division (junior or senior) student standing. A student may not receive credit for FCS 462 and FCS 461 or FCS 561.
III. PURPOSE: To encourage development of personal and professional qualities which will enable students to develop planning and organizational skills. To provide opportunity for development of competencies needed to do student teaching and to provide a foundation for future teaching experiences. To fulfill a requirement for the certification of Vocational Family and Consumer Science teachers and for degree completion by dietetics students.
IV. COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Class activities will be centered on the attainment of the course objectives listed below. These objectives are understood to be reflective of, but not limited to those behaviors advocated by the Kentucky Education Reform Act (KERA) guidelines. Following each objective, and enclosed in parentheses, are numbers that reference the Kentucky New Teacher Standards for Preparation and Certification (NTS). Upon successful completion of this class, students will be able to:
A. Recognize the challenges and rewards of teaching others. (NTS# 5)
B. Develop a professional philosophy of life and of education. (NTS#5,7)
C. Explore various learning styles and evaluate strengths and limitations. (NTS#2,3)
D. Develop and demonstrate an ability to prepare and implement lessons and units of instruction appropriate to individual and group learning for various age levels. (NTS#1,3)
E. Develop types of assessments (NTS#4)
F. Use various resources to enhance teaching. (NTS#8,9)
G. Assemble an annotated file of teaching and reference materials. (NTS#8)
H. Demonstrate an ability to utilize and apply the basic teaching skills in peer teaching simulations. (NTS#3)
I. Describe and demonstrate strategies and techniques to effectively cope with differences in learner behavior. (NTS#2,3)
V. CONTENT OUTLINE:
A. Philosophies of Teaching/Learning
B. Professionalism
C. Planning Curriculum Using National Standards/Association Competencies
D. Understanding Various Approaches to Teaching/Learning
E. Critical Thinking skills
F. Writing Objectives
G. Designing Instructional Activities for Individuals and Groups
H. Simulated Teaching Sessions
I. Effective Development and Use of Assessment Techniques
J. Management Practices and Procedures
K. Using Resources Available
L. Appropriate Clinical and Field Experiences
M. Motivating Learners, Factors That Affect Learning
N. Learning Styles
O. Developing Teaching Skills
P. Understanding and Utilizing Teaching Strategies
Q. Individualizing Instruction
R. Integrating Academic Skills
VI. INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES:
A. Lecture-discussion with use of supporting materials.
B. Discussions (small and large groups)
C. Laboratory Experiences and Demonstrations
D. Professional Networking, Site Visits, Interviews
E. Peer Teaching.
F. Internet searches
VII. FIELD, CLINICAL, AND/OR LABORATORY EXPERIENCES:
A. Laboratory participation
B. Microteaching
C. Observation and participation in professional settings
VIII. RESOURCES:
A. Professional Publications
B. Library Materials
C. Resource Persons
D. Internet
IX. GRADING PROCEDURES:
A. Read assignments in text and other as assigned. Handouts often help to supplement and enrich text materials.
B. You are responsible for the assignment sheet which contains listing of some specific assignments with target dates. (Developed during first week of semester)
C. Grade will be based on a percentage of total accumulated points of assignments and exam as follows:
90-100%=A; 80-89%=B; 70-79%=C; 60-69%=D; 59% or below=E
D. Final exam given as per schedule.
v Make-up exams are discouraged but if necessary, will be given at the end of the semester.
X. ATTENDANCE POLICY:
This course adheres to the attendance policy published in the current MSU Undergraduate Bulletin.
You are expected to attend all class meetings. Class discussions and
activities will help to develop competencies. Excessive absences will result in lowered grades.
XI. ACADEMIC HONESTY:
This course adheres to the academic honesty policy stated in the current MSU Undergraduate Bulletin.
Dishonesty will result in an “E” for the course. Any plagiarism will result
in a grade of zero and could result in failure of the course.
XII. TEXT AND REFERENCES:
Hitch, E. & Youatt, J. (2002). Communicating family and consumer sciences. Tinley Park, IL: Goodhart-Willcox. (TEXT)
Chamberlain, V. & Cummings, M. (2003). Creative instructional methods for family & consumer sciences/nutrition & wellness. Rivergrove, IL: Glencoe McGraw-Hill, Inc.
Selected Professional Publications including: American Career and Technical Association Journal, Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences, Journal of Nutrition Education.
XIII. PREREQUISITES:
Upper division (junior or senior) student standing
XIV. STATEMENT OF AFFIRMATIVE ACTION AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY:
Murray State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, marital status, age, or disability in employment, admission or the provision of services, educational programs and activities, and provides, upon request, reasonable accommodation including auxiliary aids and services necessary to afford individuals with disabilities an equal opportunity to participate in all programs and activities. For information regarding nondiscrimination policies, contact the Office of Equal Opportunity, 270-809-3155.
XV. FLAG SYSYEM/CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT:
Student progress is continuously assessed throughout the teacher preparation program. Appropriate professional characteristics and dispositions, in addition to academic achievement are assessed. Positive and negative flags are submitted by faculty to Teacher Education Services and then presented to admissions committees. Negative flags are carefully reviewed to make a determination as to whether a student should be denied admission OR if a professional development plan will be designed for the student’s progress towards program completion. NEGATIVE FLAGS MAY BE GROUNDS FOR DENIAL OF ADMISSION TO TEACHER EDUCATION AND/OR STUDENT TEACHING.
****All cell phones and pagers must be turned off during class meetings and presentations.
Note: Mrs. Payne reserves the right to make changes in course activities deemed necessary during the semester.