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Preparation for Parenting. Teacher's Instructional Guide.

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Title: Preparation for Parenting. Teacher's Instructional Guide.
Language: English
Authors: Texas Tech Univ., Lubbock. Home Economics Curriculum Center.
Availability: Home Economics Curriculum Center, Texas Tech University, Box 41161, Lubbock, TX 79409-1161.
Peer Reviewed: N
Page Count: 294
Publication Date: 1999
Sponsoring Agency: Texas Education Agency, Austin. Div. of Career and Technology Education.
Intended Audience: Practitioners; Teachers
Document Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher
Descriptors: Child Caregivers, Child Development, Child Health, Child Rearing, Child Welfare, Curriculum Guides, Family Life, Family Relationship, High Schools, Home Economics, Individual Development, Instructional Materials, Learning Activities, Parent Responsibility, Parenthood Education, Parents as Teachers, State Programs, Statewide Planning, Teaching Guides
Geographic Terms: Texas
Abstract: This instructional guide for a one-half-credit technical laboratory course for grades 10-12 teaches parental responsibilities; child guidance techniques; positive role modeling and parenting practices that promote child development, health, safety, and well-being. Introductory materials consist of a course description; overview of course design; facilities, equipment, and resources; and a section on how to use the guide. Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Home Economics Education are presented in a two-column format with numbered general knowledge and skills statements in the left column and related statements of expected student performance in the right. Sample block plans and a block planning master illustrate one way to carry out the course. The instructional strategies section allots two pages for strategies addressing each statement of expected student performance. Each strategy has a number and header designation. Examples of headers are brainstorming, case study, class discussion, game, group activity, laboratory experience, research, role play, and skit. A light bulb icon beside a header indicates creative techniques are suggested in another section. A notes column on each page displays information and icons that point out where teaching aids have been used and other pertinent information. A list of resources is provided. Other sections provide supervised career-connections experiences; blended activities; creative ideas; TAAS objectives and proficiency; bibliography; and teaching aids (transparency masters, student information sheets, activity sheets, assessment devices, and other tools). (YLB)
Entry Date: 2000
Accession Number: ED439285
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:This instructional guide for a one-half-credit technical laboratory course for grades 10-12 teaches parental responsibilities; child guidance techniques; positive role modeling and parenting practices that promote child development, health, safety, and well-being. Introductory materials consist of a course description; overview of course design; facilities, equipment, and resources; and a section on how to use the guide. Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Home Economics Education are presented in a two-column format with numbered general knowledge and skills statements in the left column and related statements of expected student performance in the right. Sample block plans and a block planning master illustrate one way to carry out the course. The instructional strategies section allots two pages for strategies addressing each statement of expected student performance. Each strategy has a number and header designation. Examples of headers are brainstorming, case study, class discussion, game, group activity, laboratory experience, research, role play, and skit. A light bulb icon beside a header indicates creative techniques are suggested in another section. A notes column on each page displays information and icons that point out where teaching aids have been used and other pertinent information. A list of resources is provided. Other sections provide supervised career-connections experiences; blended activities; creative ideas; TAAS objectives and proficiency; bibliography; and teaching aids (transparency masters, student information sheets, activity sheets, assessment devices, and other tools). (YLB)