International Family Studies: Developing Curricula and Teaching Tools

ISBN-13: 9780789029232 / Angielski / Twarda / 2006 / 246 str.

Raeann R. Hamon

Opis

Offers a collection of innovative ideas and resources for educators who wish to enhance the international content of their human development and family science curriculum. This book is suitable for educators training the next generation of family professionals.

Spis treści

• About the Editor
  
• Contributors
  
• Preface
  
• PART I: INTERNATIONALIZING THE CURRICULUM
  
• Chapter 1. Internationalizing Family Science Programs: A Spherical Expansion of Inclusive Perspectives (Shi-Ruei Sherry Fang, Teresa McDowell, and Christina Holland)
  
• Educational Institutions and Family Studies Programs
  
• Faculty Engagement and Development
  
• Case Example: Developing Faculty Multicultural Competence
  
• Research
  
• Teaching Practices and Curriculum
  
• Case Example: Discovering International Influences
  
• Student Body
  
• Case Example: Dialogue Group
  
• Conclusion
  
• Chapter 2. Cultural Lessons in Sexuality: Comparison of Parent-Child Communication Styles in Three Cultures (Carol Anderson Darling and Stacy N. Howard)
  
• Costa Rica
  
• Finland
  
• United States
  
• Teaching Methodology
  
• Research Methodology
  
• Results
  
• Discussion
  
• Chapter 3. How Big Is the Penguin?: Designing and Teaching a Course in Comparative Family Policy (Steven K. Wisensale)
  
• The Academic Setting
  
• Objectives and Course Content
  
• Classroom Exercises
  
• The Selection and Use of Learning Materials
  
• Course Projects
  
• Grading and Evaluating Students
  
• Measuring Pedagogical Effectiveness
  
• Suggestions and Guidelines
  
• Chapter 4. Breaking Down Cultural Barriers: An Evaluation of Cultural Competence Training for Family, Youth, and Community Science Educators (Lisa A. Guion and Lamont A. Flowers)
  
• Background
  
• Cultural Competence
  
• Building Cultural Competence
  
• Training Evaluation Methodology
  
• Results
  
• Conclusion
  
• Chapter 5. The Cultural Transformation Model: Promoting Cultural Competence Through International Study Experiences (Sylvia M. Asay, Maha N. Younes, and Tami James Moore)
  
• Research Strategy
  
• The Cultural Transformation Model: Phases I-V
  
• Discussion
  
• Conclusion
  
• Chapter 6. Global Ecology Instructional Model: An Application for the Study of Families in an International Context (Mozhdeh B. Bruss, Barbara J. Frazier, and Eileen Buckley)
  
• Background
  
• Purpose
  
• Context
  
• Theoretical Foundations
  
• Learning Objectives
  
• Learning Activities
  
• Critical Elements of the GEI Model
  
• Model Outcomes
  
• Chapter 7. The Fulbright Programs Model for Teaching and Learning About International Families (Maria E. Canabal)
  
• Fulbright Scholar Program
  
• Fulbright Educational Partnership Program
  
• Discussion and Recommendations
  
• Appendix: Participants’ Report
  
• Chapter 8. Teaching Family Sciences in Ecuador (Paul L. Schvaneveldt and Bron Ingoldsby)
  
• Case Example: Casa Grande
  
• Human Ecology
  
• The Curriculum
  
• Discussion
  
• PART II: TEACHING TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES
  
• Chapter 9. Teaching About Ethnic Families Using Student Group Presentations (Sylvia Niehuis)
  
• Purpose, Objectives, and Rationale
  
• Procedure
  
• The Teaching Strategy’s Effectiveness
  
• Conclusion
  
• Chapter 10. Affirmation Book Project: Impacting Diversity, Literacy, and Collaboration (Melinda K. Swafford, Rebekah A. Thomas, and Sue Bailey)
  
• Purpose, Objectives, and Rationale
  
• Procedure
  
• Assessing Effectiveness
  
• Conclusion
  
• Chapter 11. Creating an Electronic Portfolio to Integrate Multiculturism in Teaching Family Economics (Anita M. Subramaniam)
  
• Purpose, Objectives, and Rationale
  
• Procedure
  
• Examples
  
• Assessing Student Performance
  
• Chapter 12. Communicating Across Preferences: A Comparative Family Systems Example (Ann Creighton-Zollar)
  
• Purpose, Objectives, and Ratio

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