SFL 377
Teaching Methods and Instruction in Family and Consumer Sciences Education
Family Life
College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences
Course Description
Developing meaningful and engaging instruction for secondary students; developing critical thinking, problem solving, literacy, and democratic character; assessing learner performance.
When Taught
Fall and Winter
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
6
Fixed
0
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Standard #4: Content Knowledge
Learning Outcome
The candidate understands the central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structures of the discipline.
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Standard #1: Learner Development
Learning Outcome
The candidate understands cognitive, linguistic, social, emotional and physical areas of student development.
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Standard #2: Learning Differences
Learning Outcome
The candidate understands individual learner differences and cultural and linguistic diversity.
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Standard #3: Learning Environments
Learning Outcome
The candidate works with learners to create environments that support individual and collaborative learning, encouraging positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation.
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Standard #5: Assessment
Learning Outcome
The candidate uses multiple methods of assessment to engage learners in their own growth, monitor learner progress, guide planning and instruction, and determine whether the outcomes described in content standards have been met.
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Standard #7: Instructional Strategies
Learning Outcome
The candidate uses various instructional strategies to ensure that all learners develop a deep understanding of content areas and their connections, and build skills to apply and extend knowledge in meaningful ways.
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Standard #8: Reflection and Continuous Growth
Learning Outcome
The candidate is a reflective practitioner who uses evidence to continually evaluate and adapt practice to meet the needs of each learner.
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Standard #9: Leadership and Collaboration
Learning Outcome
The candidate is a leader who engages collaboratively with learners, families, colleagues, and community members to build a shared vision and supportive professional culture focused on student growth and success
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Standard #10: Professional and Ethical Behavior
Learning Outcome
The candidate demonstrates the highest standard of legal, moral, and ethical conduct as specified in Utah State Board Rule R277-515.
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Standard #6: Instructional Planning
Learning Outcome
The candidate plans instruction to support students in meeting rigorous learning goals by drawing upon knowledge of content areas, Core Curriculum standards, instructional best practices, and the community content.
