FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES EDUCATION AND STUDIES

Development and Guidance in Early Childhood, Ages Birth through 8

Course Number: Family and Consumer Sciences Education and Studies (FCEDS) 223, section XW

Credit: 3 undergraduate credits

Tuition: $669 undergraduate

ONLINE in WebCT AND CD-ROM

Dates: January 14 - May 9, 2008

Enrollment Deadline: December 31, 2007

   Typical and atypical development from birth through eight years of age. Development and guidance within the

contexts of the family, program, and society. Guided observation of physical, motor, cognitive, communication,

social, and emotional development.

Prerequisites: FCEdS 280L, Pre-Student Teaching Experience

Computer Requirements: Internet, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Quicktime player, Word processing software, A CD_ROM drive

Instructor: Cathy Hockaday

For information visit: www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/disciplineSpring08.htm or call Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. toll free (800) 262-0015.

To Register visit: http://www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/register.htm

Occupational, Career and Technical Programs

Course Number: Family and Consumer Sciences Education and Studies (FCEDS) 318/518, section XW

Credit: 2 undergraduate or graduate credits

Tuition: $446 undergraduate, $694 graduate

ONLINE IN WEBCT Location: College Course Portal

Dates: January 14 - May 9, 2008

Enrollment Deadline: December 31, 2007

   Planning and implementing programs in occupational family and consumer sciences including FCCLA. Impact of selected legislation on family and consumer sciences programs. Techniques for cooperative education, school-to-work, and work-based education programs. May be used toward Multi-Occupation Cooperative endorsement.

Prerequisites: FCEdS 206 and 400 hours work experience in a family and consumer sciences related job.

Computer Requirements: 1. Personal computer; minimum of configuration for Macintosh: PowerPac, 32 mg RAM, minimum configuration for PC: 32 mg RAM, 486 66MHZ processor 2. Word processing software 3. Web Browser, either: Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or newer, or Netscape Communicator 4.0 or newer. Please review the browser setting instructions at: http://wyw.webct.com/cache.html4. Adobe Acrobat Reader 4.0 or newer (free download from http://www.adobe.com) 5. Internet connection (at least 28.8 connection speed-faster is better) 6. black and white printer recommended.

Note: May be applied toward M.S., M.Ed., or Ph.D. in Family & Consumer Science Education (Leadership Academy), Master of Family and Consumer Sciences

Instructor: Betty Chamness Trost

For information visit: www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/disciplineSpring08.htm or call Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. toll free (800) 262-0015.

To Register visit: http://www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/register.htm

Models for Teaching Family and Consumer Sciences

Course Number: Family and Consumer Sciences Education and Studies (FCEDS) 508, section XW

Credit: 3 graduate credits

Tuition: $1041 graduate

WEBCT

Dates: January 14 - May 9, /2008

Enrollment Deadline: December 31, 2007

   Selecting teaching strategies and instructional materials based on theories of learning and human development that reflect a professional philosophy of family and consumer sciences. Application to formal and non-formal educational settings with diverse audiences.

Prerequisite: 6 credits in Family and Consumer Sciences

Note: May be applied toward M.S., M.Ed., or Ph.D. in Family & Consumer Science Education (Leadership Academy), Master of Family and Consumer Sciences

Instructor: Betty Chamness Trost

For information visit: www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/disciplineSpring08.htm or call Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. toll free (800) 262-0015.

To Register visit: http://www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/register.htm

Assessment in Family and Consumer Sciences

Course Number: Family and Consumer Sciences Education and Studies (FCEDS) 515, section XW

Credit: 3 graduate credits

Tuition: $1041 graduate

WEBCT

Dates: January 14 - May 9, 2008

Enrollment Deadline: December 31, 2007

   Role of assessment in family and consumer sciences education programs. Planning and constructing test items and other assessments of school and nonschool learning.

Prerequisites: Introductory statistical and program development skills

Note: May be applied toward M.S., M.Ed., or Ph.D. in Family & Consumer Science Education (Leadership Academy)

Instructor: Cheryl Hausafus

For information visit: www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/disciplineSpring08.htm or call Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. toll free (800) 262-0015.

To Register visit: http://www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/register.htm

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E-mail: swirrc@iastate.edu