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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
Murdock, Ashleigh Barbee, Ed. – Research and Curriculum Unit, 2008
Secondary vocational-technical education programs in Mississippi are faced with many challenges resulting from sweeping educational reforms at the national and state levels. Schools and teachers are increasingly being held accountable for providing true learning activities to every student in the classroom. This accountability is measured through…
Descriptors: Teaching (Occupation), Field Experience Programs, Partnerships in Education, Teacher Education
Scott, Michael L., Ed.; Annexstein, Leslie T.; Ordover, Eileen L.; Esters, Levon T.; Bowen, Blannie E.; Reeve, Edward M. – 2003
Students in career and technical education programs increasingly represent gender, racial, and cultural diversity. Students with disabilities from a wide range of backgrounds are entering the work force and career and technical education programs. This paper takes a critical look at equity issues in career and technical education. After a brief…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Civil Rights Legislation, Compliance (Legal), Disabilities
Gray, Kenneth C.; Walter, Richard A. – 2001
The preservice licensure and preparation of career and technical education (CTE) teachers was examined to determine whether changes in CTE teacher licensure requirements are necessary. Two overarching missions of CTE were identified. The first was traditional/tech prep (leading to employment). The second was a more general combination of education…
Descriptors: Academic Education, Articulation (Education), Change Strategies, Comparative Analysis