Outcomes

Direct Measures

Expected Level of Performance

 The student will acquire knowledge of the changes affecting the family and interpersonal relationships between family members at each stage in the family life cycle; examine the theory and research relevant to cognitive, social, emotional, physical, economic, psychological, and creative needs of children.

The student will demonstrate principles of clothing construction plus the use and care of construction equipment, acquire knowledge of textile fibers from origin to end utilization; analyze clothing for the individual, family and special populations.

The student will acquire knowledge of basic nutrition as it related to life cycle needs, demonstrate basic food preparation principles in food selection and preparation; demonstrate skills in menu planning and meal service.

The student will analyze the principles and elements of design as they relate to home furnishings; demonstrate the ability to select housing as it relates to social, physical, economic and psychological needs of individuals; study principles related to selection, use, and care of equipment for the home.

The student will describe the basic concepts in the selection and purchasing of consumer goods and services in the market place; analyze the management process and its effect on the family; demonstrate the application of management principles in supervised experiences.