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Workforce Education and Development
Special Topics Credit Course for Educators
June 27-July 1, 2005
WF ED 498A The PA FACS: A Creative Approach to Teaching the Pennsylvania Academic Standards for Family and Consumer Sciences (3 credits)
Hampton Inn & Suites
State College, Pennsylvania
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Learn about the latest developments in family and consumer sciences, and
how they can affect your curriculum planning, by taking this workforce
education and development course. The course will provide family and
consumer sciences teachers in middle schools, high schools, or vocational
technical schools with the opportunity to:
discuss “hot topics” in family and consumer sciences
design lessons using the Pennsylvania Academic Standards for Family and Consumer Sciences
develop scenarios to use in introducing a practical reasoning approach
review current theories on child development
analyze practices of optimal early-childhood care and development environments
develop strategies for promoting literacy in children
interpret current nutrition information provided by government agencies
identify nutrition-related health problems and consider processes used to determine diet modifications
identify responsibilities associated with managing personal finances
explain and evaluate consumer rights and responsibilities in the resolution of consumer problems through practical reasoning
For more information about this program, please visit the Web site:
http://www.outreach.psu.edu/pst/WorkforceEducation
For information about any of Penn State's other upcoming outreach programs, visit our Web site: http://www.outreach.psu.edu
This publication is available in alternative media on request. Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and the diversity of its workforce.
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