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Dawson, Katz – Online Submission, 2023
This literature review and accompanying research proposal were developed to identify and begin the process of addressing a gap in established pedagogical practices and academic literature. Specifically, the work asks: How are secondary Foods Studies and Home Economics teachers addressing the needs of culturally diverse and non-hegemonic…
Descriptors: Culturally Relevant Education, Vocational Education, Secondary School Teachers, Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers
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Elizabeth A. Ramsey; Melinda Swafford – Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences, 2024
This article provides a historical review of the FCS profession beginning with the Progressive Era and founder Ellen Swallows Richards. The review includes a summary of significant historical events and legislation, that reveal how the FCS profession addressed the needs of individuals, families, and communities from inception to the present. From…
Descriptors: Family and Consumer Sciences, Educational History, Educational Legislation, Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers
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Nicole A. Graves – Family Science Review, 2024
Family and consumer sciences (FCS) has a rich history dating back to its origins as home economics. The profession has always been rooted in multiple branches of science including chemistry, biology, sociology, and psychology. The Family and Consumer Sciences Body of Knowledge (FCS-BOK) unveiled at the turn of the 21st century helped solidify the…
Descriptors: Family and Consumer Sciences, Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Educational Research, Ecology