Family and Consumer Sciences Education (B-12) Competencies
Approved by MSBE August 2008,
The beginning (preservice) family and consumer sciences teacher will demonstrate a knowledge
of and/or competency in the following areas of study:
Note: All indicators are assessed on written exams in addition to the performance assessments listed.
Quality
Performance Indicator
Course
Assessments &
Indicator
Artifacts
1.1. Different models for reasoning (e.g.,
FCS 512
Lesson plan-Problem
1. Reasoning
scientific, practical, philosophical, and
Solving
For
interpersonal).
Action
1.2. Analysis of recurring and evolving
FCS 512
Lesson plan-Problem
family, workplace, and community
Solving
concerns.
FCS 493/494
Lessons Plans
FCS 335
Practical perennial
problem association
1.3. Practical reasoning methods and
FCS 512
Lesson plan-Problem
components for responsible action in
Solving
families, workplaces, and communities
FCS 373
Cost comparison
assignment
Budgeting assignment
FCS 472
Plan of action
assignment
Time mgmt
assignment
Service Learning
FCS 493/494
Lessons Plans
1.4. Distinguishing adequate and/or
reliable information from inadequate
and/or unreliable information
1.5. Role exchange, universal
consequences, the role of ethics, and other
criteria for making responsible judgments.
FCS 512
FCS 373
FCS 493/494
FCS 512
FCS 373
FCS 472
2. Human
Development
1.6. Scientific inquiry and reasoning to
gain factual knowledge and test theories on
which to base judgments for action
FCS 512
2.1. Application of reasoning and problemsolving skills to matters relating to human
development.
CFD 160
FCS 335
2.2. Principles and theories of human
Lesson plan-Problem
Solving
Cost comparison
assignment
Lessons Plans
Lesson plan-Problem
Solving
FCS 472
FCS 493/494
CFD 155
Plan of action
assignment
Time mgmt
assignment
Service Learning
Lesson plan-Problem
Solving
Plan of action
assignment
Time mgmt
assignment
Lesson plan-Problem
Solving
Lessons Plans
Self-studies
growth and development across the life
span.
2.3. Developmental stages, including
physical, spiritual, cognitive and affective
characteristics of human development and
their application in meeting the needs of
individuals through the life span.
2.4. Current and emerging research about
human growth and development, including
research on brain development.
2.5. Conditions that influence human
growth and development, including
heredity, environment, gender, ethnicity,
culture, social, political, economic,
political policy, and technological forces.
2.6. Strategies that promote growth and
development across the life span, including
nurturance, communication, family, and
social services.
2.7. Human sexuality concepts and issues
as they impact individuals and families.
2.8. Variations in development requiring
special resources and responses.
3. Parenting
3.1. Application of reasoning and problemsolving skills to parenting issues, decisions,
and situations.
3.2. Effects of parenting roles and
responsibilities on strengthening the wellbeing of individuals and families
3.3. Impact of the parenting role on life
choices and opportunities.
3.4. Impact of child guidance and parenting
styles on the development and nurturing of
individuals.
3.5. Roles and responsibilities of parents
and caregivers across the life span.
3.6. Public policies and laws impacting
children and parenting.
3.7. Impact of parenting practices on the
individual, family, and society.
3.8. Societal conditions that influence
parenting across the life span.
3.9. Cultural differences in roles and
responsibilities of parenting.
3.10. Criteria for selecting care and
CFD 160
CFD 155
Self-studies
FCS 120
CFD 160
FCS 493/494
Exams
CFD 155
CFD 160
Self Studies
CFD 155
Self Studies
FCS 493/494
Lessons Plans
CFD 155
CFD 160
FCS 493/494
Self Studies
CFD 155
CFD 163
Self Studies
Marital Adjustment
Case Study
Lessons Plans
Lessons Plans
FCS 120
CFD 160
FCS 335
CFD 250
FCS 493/494
CFD 155
CFD 250
CFD 155
CFD 163
FCS 120
CFD 250
CFD 155
CFD 250
CFD 155
CFD 160
FCS 120
FCS 472
CFD 163
CFD 155
CFD 155
CFD 155
CFD 163
Lesson plan-Problem
Solving
Lessons Plans
Reflections
Journals from field
experiences working
with young children
Resource
management project
services for children.
3.11. External support systems that provide
services for parents.
3.12. Factors related to beginning the
parenting process.
3.13. Alternatives to biological parenthood,
including but not limited to the legal and
ethical impacts of current and emerging
technologies.
4. Family
4.1. Application of reasoning and problemsolving skills to family issues, decisions
and situations.
FCS 120
CFD 155
CFD 163
CFD 155
FCS 335
4.5. Contemporary issues affecting
individuals and families.
4.6. Factors affecting intergenerational
relationships throughout the life span.
4.7. The role of family in developing
independence, interdependence, and
commitment of family members.
4.8. Strategies for balancing family, work,
and community responsibilities.
4.9. Communication skills that contribute
to positive relationships within families.
4.10. Conflict resolution and coping skills
applied to life situations;
4.11. Diversity and cultural differences in
families.
4.12. The effects of globalization and
increasing diversity on individuals,
families, and society.
Lesson plan-Problem
Solving
FCS 373
FCS 472
4.2. Structures, stages and functions of
families
4.3. Social, economic, cultural, historical
and political contexts of families
throughout time.
4.4. Strategies for evaluating personal and
family needs and priorities throughout the
life cycle.
Health Agency
Research Report
FCS 493/494
CFD 155
CFD 163
FCS 373
CFD 163
CFD 163
FCS 120
FCS 373
FCS 472
FCS 493/494
CFD 163
FCS 120
FCS 373
FCS 472
CFD 155
CFD 163
FCS 472
CFD 155
FCS 120
FCS 373
FCS 472
CFD 163
CFD 160
CFD 163
FCS 120
CFD 155
CFD 163
CFD 160
FCS 373
CFD 163
FCS 373
Time management
study in FCS 472
Lessons Plans
Budget Assignment
Lessons Plans
Service Learning
Reflections from FCS
472
Research Project in
FCS 472
5. Interpersonal
Relationships
4.13. Public policies and laws impacting
individuals and families.
CFD 163
FCS 373
5.1. Application of reasoning and problemsolving skills to interpersonal relationships.
CFD 163
FCS 335
5.2. Functions and expectations of various
types of relationships.
5.3. Processes for building and maintaining
interpersonal relationships.
5.4. Effects of various stages of the family
life cycle on interpersonal relationships.
5.5. Physical, spiritual, cognitive and
affective functioning in relationships.
5.6. Contextual factors that contribute to
healthy and unhealthy relationships.
6. Food and
Nutrition
FCS 493/494
CFD 163
CFD 163
FCS 493/494
CFD 155
CFD 163
CFD 163
CFD 155
CFD 163
5.7. Processes, techniques, and resources
for addressing unhealthy relationships.
5.8. Stress management strategies for
family, work, and community settings.
5.9. Personal needs, characteristics, and
behaviors, and their effects on
interpersonal relationships within different
cultural contexts throughout the
lifespan.
5.10. Communication skills that contribute
to interpersonal relationships.
5.11. Strategies to overcome
communication barriers in family,
community and work settings.
5.12. Ethical principles of communication
in family, community and work settings.
5.13. Effects of communication technology
in family, work, and community settings.
5.14. Effective conflict prevention and
resolution strategies for successful
relationships.
CFD 155
CFD 163
CFD 163
6.1. Application of reasoning and problemsolving skills for decision making related
to food and nutrition.
BMS 130
6.2. Nutrition practices that enhance
individual and family well-being in the life
cycle.
6.3. Effects of psychological, cultural, and
social influences on nutrition.
6.4. Nutritional needs of individuals and
families in relation to health and wellness
across the life
6.5. Strategies and cultural practices for
Marital Adjustment
Case Study
Lesson plan-Problem
Solving
Lessons Plans
Marital Adjustment
Case Study
Marital Adjustment
Case Study
Lessons Plans
Marital Adjustment
Case Study
CFD 163
CFD 163
FCS 472
CFD 163
FCS 472
FCS 472
CFD 163
FCS 472
FCS 493/494
HRA 321
BMS 130
BMS 130
HRA 321
BMS 130
FCS 120
FCS 120
Nutrition Reference
Book
Lessons Plans
Nutrition Reference
Book
Nutrition Reference
Book
planning, purchasing, storing, preparing,
and serving nutritious foods.
6.6. Sources of food and nutrition
information, including food labels, related
to health and wellness.
6.7. Evaluating and using technology for
nutritional planning and practices.
6.8. Cultural, economic, and policy
influences on food and eating behaviors.
6.9. Food safety and sanitation procedures
from production through consumption.
6.10. The influence of science and
technology on food composition, safety,
and other health issues.
6.11. Food science and mathematical
concepts in nutrition, wellness, and food
preparation.
6.12. Legislation and regulations related to
food and nutrition
7. Health and
Wellness
7.1. Application of reasoning and problemsolving skills to health and wellness
situations and decisions.
7.2. Health and wellness practices that
enhance individual and family well-being
in the life cycle.
7.3. Structures of, functions of, and
relationships among human body systems
7.4. Principles and practices of physical
and mental health for individuals and
families
7.5. Methods for prevention, treatment, and
control of diseases.
7.6. Methods used to assess health, reduce
risk factors, and avoid risk behaviors.
7.7. Evaluating and using technology for
assessing and promoting health and
wellness.
7.8. The current research and findings on
consumer health.
7.9. Responses to emergency situations.
7.10. The influence of science and
technology on health.
7.11. Impact of illegal and legal substances
on individual and family wellness.
FCS 373
FCS 493/494
HRA 321
BMS 130
BMS 130
FCS 120
BMS 130
HRA 321
BMS 130
HRA 321
BMS 130
HRA 321
BMS 130
HRA 321
BMS 130
BMS 130
FCS 512
FCS 493/494
BMS 130
FCS 120
FCS 493/494
BMS 130
FCS 120
BMS 130
FCS 120
BMS 130
FCS 120
BMS 130
Lessons Plans
Nutrition Reference
Book
Nutrition Reference
Book
Diet Analysis
Nutrition Reference
Book
Nutrition Reference
Book
Nutrition Reference
Book
Nutrition Reference
Book
Nutrition Reference
Book
Nutrition Reference
Book
Lessons Plans
Nutrition Reference
Book
Lessons Plans
Nutrition Reference
Book
Nutrition Reference
Book
Nutrition Reference
Book
Nutrition Reference
Book
FCS 120
FCS 120
FCS 120
FCS 120
FCS 120
BMS 130
CFD155
Nutrition Reference
Book
7.12. Weight management and exercise
strategies to maintain health throughout the
life span.
7.13. Effects of food fads, diet fads, food
addictions, and eating disorders on
wellness.
7.14. Physical, emotional, social,
psychological, and spiritual components of
individual and family wellness.
7.15. Effects of psychological, cultural, and
social influences on health practices.
8. Family and
Consumer
Resource
Management
8.1. Application of reasoning and problemsolving skills to family and consumer
resource management.
FCS 120
BMS 130
CFD 155
FCS 120
FCS 120
BMS 130
8.6. Evaluating the impact of economics
and technology in a global society.
8.7. Selecting, maintaining, and evaluating
equipment and technology used to meet
and enhance family functions.
8.8. Impact of cultural and economic
diversity on resource management.
Nutrition Reference
Book
FCS 120
FCS 512
FCS 373
FCS 493/494
8.3. Financial planning and management,
including family budgets, credit,
investments, insurance, retirement
planning, savings, and checking accounts.
8.4. Setting goals and ranking priorities
based on individual family needs and
values
8.5. Identifying and assessing community
resources available to assist individuals and
families.
Real Age Assignment
BMS 130
FCS 120
FCS 472
8.2. Identifying, managing, and conserving
material and human resources to meet
individual and family needs.
Nutrition Reference
Book
FCS 373
FCS 472
Lesson plan-Problem
Solving
Decision making
assignment, Cost
comparison
assignment,
Budgeting assignment
Plan of Action
assignment
Time mgmt
assignment
Service Learning
Journal
Lessons Plans
FCS 493/494
Budgeting assignment
Plan of Action
assignment
Time mgmt
assignment
Resource Paper
Lessons Plans
FCS 373
Budget assignment
FCS 373
FCS 472
Budget assignment
Plan of action
assignment
Health Agency
Resource Project
FCS 120
FCS 373
FCS 472
Resource project
Service Learning
Project
FCS 373
FCS 373
FCS 373
FCS 472
Comparison shopping
assignment
Resource Paper
9. Housing,
Environments,
and
Design
8.9. Impact of economic, social, legal and
public policy issues on family and
consumer resource management.
8.10. Consumer rights and responsibilities.
FCS 373
FCS 472
9.1. Application of reasoning and problemsolving skills to housing and environmental
issues, decisions and situations.
FCS 512
9.2. Functions and types of housing.
HID 140
HID 241
HID 140
HID 241
HID 140
HID 241
9.3. Economic, social, legal and political
factors that affect consumer housing
9.4. Analysis of constructed environments
and how they meet or impede the
attainment of basic human needs
9.5. Decision-making skills for
determining housing needs throughout the
life cycle.
9.6. Historical, environmental, aesthetic,
cultural, legal, and technological influences
on living and work
environments.
9.7. Principles and elements of design
applied in creating comfortable, safe, and
aesthetically-pleasing home and work
environments.
9.8. Advances in universal, global and
environmental design practices
10. Textiles,
Apparel
and Fashion
11. Program
Development
and
Professional
Practice
FCS 373
FCS 493/494
HID 140
HID 241
FCS 373
FCS 493/494
HID 140
HID 241
HID 140
HID 241
HID 140
HID 241
Lesson plan-Problem
Solving
Lessons Plans
Floor Plan
Floor Plan, Model of
House
Model of House
Lessons Plans
Floor Plan for Family
History of Housing
Styles
Ex. of Elements &
Principles
Design a House
HID 140
HID 241
10.1. Application of reasoning and
problem-solving skills to textiles, apparel
and fashion issues and choices.
10.2. Selection, care, repair, redesign, and
recycling of textile products to meet
individual and family needs across the
lifespan.
10.3. Strategies for assessing apparel
decisions in terms of values, function,
appearance, and societal norms.
10.4. Fibers, fabrics, design concepts,
quality and construction of textile products.
10.5. Cultural, aesthetic, historical, legal
and environmental aspects of textiles,
apparel, and fashion.
FCS 512
FCS 493/494
FCS 301
Lesson plan-Problem
Solving
Lessons Plans
Sample Notebooks
FCS 301
Constructed items
11.1. Design, organization, and
management of career and technical
education programs.
FCS 512
FCS 301
FCS 301
FCS 515
Classroom mgmt plan
Clinical reflections
journal
Program of study
reflection
11.2. Integrating the processes of thinking,
communication, leadership, and
management in family and consumer
sciences.
11.3. Understand philosophical, historical,
social, and economic foundations of Career
and Technical Education and Family and
Consumer Sciences, including impacts of
legislation.
11.4. Family and consumer sciences body
of knowledge.
FCS 493/494
Lesson Plans
FCS 335
FCS 493/494
FCS 512
Lesson plans
Lesson Plans
Lesson plans and
exams
Lesson Plans
FCS 335
FCS 507
FCS 512
FCS 515
FCS 512
11.5. Ethical issues defining professional
practice.
11.6. Career and technical education
advisory committees.
FCS 335
FCS 512
FCS 515
11.7. Program evaluation and follow-up
assessments.
FCS 515
11.8. Collecting, interpreting, and utilizing
community needs assessment information.
FCS 493/494
Exam
FCS Philosophy paper
Advisory Committee
Plan
Clinical Reflection
journal
Clinical Reflection
journal
Program Evaluation
Teacher Work Sample
FCS 512
FCS 515
12. Career,
Community
and Life
Connections
FCS Philosophy
journal reflection
Legislation project
FCS Philosophy
journal reflection
Exam
Clinical Reflection
journal
Program Evaluation
Budget Plan
Clinical Reflection
journal
Grant Assignment
Advisory Committee
Plan
Clinical Reflection
journal
Marketing Plan
Clinical Reflection
journal
Program Evaluation
11.9. Budget development and
management.
FCS 515
11.10. Business, industry, education and
community agency partnerships.
FCS 515
11.11. Comprehensive public relations
initiatives to reach multiple audiences.
FCS 515
11.12. Regulatory and statutory
requirements.
11.13. Developing professional
competence and leadership through
professional organizations, professional
development, and continuing education
FCS 515
FCS 515
Professional
Reflection and plan
Job Search Assn
Clinical Reflection
journal
12.1. Application of reasoning and
problem-solving skills to career,
community and life issues, decisions and
situations.
FCS 335
Lesson plan-Problem
Solving
FCS 472
Plan of Action
assignment
Time mgmt
assignment
FCS 493/494
FCS 512
12.2. Strategies to manage multiple roles
and responsibilities (individual, family,
career, community, and global).
12.3. Local and global policies, issues, and
trends in the workplace and community
that affect individuals and families.
12.4. Effects of social, economic, and
technological change on work and family
dynamics.
12.5. Potential impacts of individual
careers on the family’s capacity to meet
goals for all family members.
12.6. Importance of life-long learning and
leisure opportunities for all family
members.
12.7. Pathways to acquiring the knowledge
and skills needed to achieve individual,
family, and career goals.
12.8. Transferable and employability skills.
12.9. Job seeking and job retention skills.
12.10. Work ethics and professionalism.
12.11. Skills necessary to support civic
engagement.
12.12. Effects of public policies, agencies,
and institutions on the family.
12.13. Community resources and systems
of formal and informal support for
individuals and families.
12.14. Approaches individuals and families
can use to influence change in policies,
agencies, and institutions.
13. Development
and
Implementation
of
Career and
Technical
Curriculum
FCS 472
FCS 493/494
FCS 472
Service Learning
Journal
Lesson Plans
Lesson Plan – TWS
Clinical Experience &
Reflections
Plan of Action
assignment
Time mgmt
assignment
Lesson Plans
FCS 472
Time mgmt
assignment
FCS 373
Budget assignment
FCS 472
FCS 512
Comparison of
Adult/Adolescent
Learner Assignment
FCS 515
FCS 515
FCS 507
FCS 512
FCS 515
FCS 512
FCS Philosophy
Paper
FCS 335
FCS 120
FCS 472
FCS 120
Health Agency
Research Report
Health Agency
Research Report
FCS 472
FCS 472
13.1. Develop, justify, and implement
curricula that address perennial, practical,
and evolving family, career, and
community issues; reflect the integrative
nature of family and consumer sciences;
and integrate core academic areas.
FCS 335
13.2. Write and evaluate performance
FCS 335
FCS 493/494
FCS 512
Lesson Plan
Objectives
Assignment
Lesson Plans
TWS Clinical Journal
Assignment
Classroom Material
Eval
Lesson Plans
objectives in the cognitive, psychomotor
and affective domains.
13.3. Design, implement, and supervise
learning opportunities.
FCS 493/494
FCS 512
FCS 335
FCS 493/494
FCS 512
13.4. Integrated applications/contextual
learning.
FCS 335
FCS 493/494
FCS 512
13.5. Problems-based learning.
FCS 335
Lesson Plans
Teacher Work Sample
Lesson Plans, Game
Lesson Plans
Clinical Experience
Reflections
Teacher Work Sample
Lesson Plans
Lesson Plans
Clinical Experience
Reflections
Teacher Work Sample
Lesson plan-Problem
Solving
FCS 472
FCS 493/494
FCS 512
13.6. Identify, evaluate and utilize
advanced technological tools to support
instruction and learning.
13.7. Organizing, implementing, and
managing laboratories.
13.8. Developing, implementing, and
supervising experiential, cooperative, and
internship programs.
FCS 335
FCS 493/494
FCS 512
FCS 515
FCS 335
FCS 493/494
FCS 512
FCS 335
FCS 493/494
Student Teaching
Exp.
Lesson Plans
Clinical Experience
Reflections
Teacher Work Sample
Lesson PlanPowerpoint
Lesson Plans
Classroom Material
Eval
Lab Mgmt Plan
Lesson Plans
Classroom Mat’l Eval
Lesson plans
13.9. Interdisciplinary team teaching.
FCS 493/494
FCS 512
13.10. Learning across the lifespan.
FCS 512
13.11. Instructional management systems.
FCS 493/494
Student teaching
lessons and journals
Lesson Plans
TWS,
Clinical
Experience
Reflection journal
Lesson Plans
Clinical Exp.
Reflections
Comparison of
Adult/Adolescent
Learner Assignment
Lesson Plans
FCS 512
Teacher Work Sample
FCS 515
Clinical Reflection
Journal
Program Eval
Assignment
FCS 512
14. Career and
Technical
Student
Organization
14.1. Philosophy and goals of Family,
Career and Community Leaders of
America (FCCLA).
FCS 493/494
Lesson Plans
FCS 507
Teacher Lesson Plan
Action Plan
Clinical Reflection
Journal
Lesson Plans
FCS 515
14.2. Advisor’s role and student leadership
development within the student
organization
14.3. Development, implementation, and
management of the student organization to
foster students’ academic growth,
application of family and consumer
sciences content, character development,
creative and critical thinking, interpersonal
communication, practical knowledge,
leadership, service learning, and career
preparation.
14.4. Organization and management of
FCCLA.
FCS 493/494
FCS 507
Clinical Reflection
Journal
FCS 515
FCCLA Lesson Plan
Action Plan
Lesson Plans
FCS 493/494
FCS 507
FCS 515
FCCLA Lesson Plan
Action Plan
Program of Work
Clinical Reflection
Journal
FCS 493/494
Lesson Plans
FCS 507
FCCLA Lesson Plan
Action Plan
Program of Work
Clinical Reflection
Journal
FCS 515