Leaders in action : a leadership module for family & consumer sciences education : an honors thesis (HONRS 499)

Abstract

Because the field of Family and Consumer Sciences is changing, it is necessary to align vocational education programs with it. This module is for use in a Family and Consumer Sciences classroom to teach leadership to students. After a monograph, this project focuses on interactive classroom activities that build leadership, teamwork, and problem solving skills. In addition, "process questions" included in the lesson plans help students to analyze classroom information; "Going Further" activities allow students to expand on leadership exercises. Because Future Homemakers of America, the student organization for Family and Consumer Sciences education, provides opportunities for leadership growth, FHA/HERO activities are also included in the module.