ERIC Number: EJ959698
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2011
Pages: 8
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ISSN: ISSN-1082-1651
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Trends that FCS Education Should Address: A Delphi Study Reveals Top 16
Alexander, Karen L.; Davis, Kimberlee
Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences, v103 n4 p30-37 2011
This study used the Delphi method to identify trends of importance to family and consumer sciences (FCS) education. A panel of 21 FCS education experts identified 16 trends and evaluated them by importance, desirability, feasibility, and confidence in validity of the trend. Nutrition appeared as a top priority, followed by consumer economics. The panel members identified other trends such as technology, changing family composition and family structure, and aging population. Although FCS education has been addressing these trends, they reflect persistent problems for many individuals and families and must be examined through continued research and education. (Contains 4 tables.)
Descriptors: Delphi Technique, Consumer Science, Consumer Economics, Educational Trends, Trend Analysis, Consumer Education, Feasibility Studies, Validity, Relevance (Education), Program Effectiveness, Specialists
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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