Why teach fcs

Family and Consumer Sciences Education, formerly known as Home Economics, is a program for students who plan to teach Family and Consumer Sciences at the middle school, junior high, high school, or postsecondary levels.

Family and Consumer Sciences Education directly addresses the needs of individuals, families, and consumers. Teachers of Family and Consumer Sciences can directly impact the lives of individuals, the health of families, and the welfare of society and help to shape the future in a very direct way.

Students participate in multilevel practicum experiences which allow them to work closely with master classroom teachers at various levels as they apply professional knowledge and refine their instructional skills.

Students work closely with a Family and Consumer Sciences mentor teacher s and university professor while student teaching. SPU is an approved institution for vocational career and technical education certification of family and consumer science teachers in middle, junior, and high school family and consumer science programs.

FCS teachers may teach course content using child development laboratories, food preparation kitchens, or computer simulations. Student groups complete exercises that require them to apply knowledge, interact with others, adapt to new technology, and logically think through problems. Entrance after your first quarter requires only good academic standing 2. Family and Consumer Sciences courses offer Great Valley High School students valuable learning experiences and career opportunities.

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