Draft - Family Psychology
Family and Consumer Science
(Updated 3/28/00)
1. The student uses a variety of ways to communicate ideas that empower, strengthen, and improve the lives of individuals and families.
- 1. Examine communication styles and their effects on relationships
- 2. Examine the roles and functions of communication in family, work, and community settings
- 3. Demonstrate verbal and nonverbal behaviors and attitudes that contribute to effective communication
- 4. Examine barriers to communication in family, work, and community settings
- 5. Demonstrate communication skills that contribute to positive relationships
2. The student acquires the knowledge and skills necessary to manage human, economic, material, and information resources to improve the quality of life for individuals and families.
- 1. Examine family as the basic unit of society
- 2. Examine the role of family in teaching culture and traditions across the life span
- 3. Examine the role of family in developing independence, interdependence, and commitment of family members
- 4. Explain the impact of personal standards and codes of conduct on interpersonal relationships
3. The student applies the Family Consumer Science (FCS) knowledge and skills to reason and solve problems.
- 1. Explore processes for handling unhealthy relationships
- 2. Determine how similarities and differences among people affect conflict prevention and management
- 3. Determine the roles of decision making and problem solving in reducing and managing conflict
- 4. Choose effective responses to harassment
- 5. Demonstrate processes for cooperating, compromising, and collaborating
4. The student applies strategies for balancing the responsibilities of home, school, and work.
- 1. Demonstrate respect for diversity with sensitivity to anti-bias, gender, equity, age, cultures, and ethnicity
- 2. Demonstrate techniques that develop team and community spirit
- 3. Demonstrate ethical behavior in family, workplace, and community settings
- 4. Examine the relative merits of opposing points of view regarding current ethical issues
- 5. Demonstrate leadership skills and abilities
- 6. Demonstrate work ethics and professionalism