Course Description

This course provides students an opportunity to develop community family life education programs and emphasize teaching and evaluation strategies. This course will examine issues that influence families across the lifespan, roles and responsibilities of individuals within the family, Human Development and Family Studies professions and their place in 21st century communities. Students will develop an understanding of the general philosophy and broad principles of Family Life Education in conjunction with the ability to plan, implement, assess, and evaluate educational programs.

Course Goals

After completing this course, you should be able to:

1.   Employ a variety of strategies to identify and meet the needs of different audiences

2.   Utilize appropriate techniques and technologies to promote application of information in the learner’s environment

3.   Create learning environments that are respectful of individual vulnerabilities, needs, and learning styles

4.   Demonstrate sensitivity to diversity and community needs, concerns, and interests

5.   Identify and utilize appropriate sources for evidence-based information

6.   Design educational experiences that include needs assessment; knowledge of audience; goals, objectives, and/or learning outcomes; content development, implementation/means of delivery; assessment measures/evaluation