Appealing to the Masses: Utah Residents' Interest in Extension Programming

2021 ◽  
Vol 113 (1) ◽  
pp. 48-55
Author(s):  
Lendel K. Narine ◽  
Cris Meier
Keyword(s):  
Cooperative Extension ◽  
Family And Consumer Sciences ◽  
Participant Recruitment ◽  
Community Needs ◽  
Needs Assessments ◽  
Consumer Sciences ◽  
The Masses

Extension programming must continue to evolve by meeting the changing needs and interests of residents. Family and Consumer Sciences agents in Cooperative Extension often utilize community needs assessments to inform future programming. However, a needs-based approach alone may not incorporate residents' interest, which is important for participant recruitment. We examined programming interest areas of Utah residents to explore opportunities for future programming that reflects residents' preferences. An interest survey identified target areas for programming, and we found that interests differed by location of residence and age.

Integration of Video Games To Support the FCS Education Food Production Standards

2021 ◽  
Vol 113 (2) ◽  
pp. 46-49
Author(s):  
Ezequiel Aleman ◽  
Larysa Nadolny
Keyword(s):  
Food Production ◽  
Educational Games ◽  
Food Service ◽  
Digital Games ◽  
Family And Consumer Sciences ◽  
Digital Environment ◽  
Production Standard ◽  
State Administrators ◽  
Consumer Sciences ◽  
Multiple Games

Digital games can provide fun, motivating, and challenging experiences for students in the classroom. Recent research on educational games has shown that game play can positively influence academic achievement, engagement, and 21st century skills (Abdul Jabbar & Felicia, 2015; Qian & Clark, 2016). When playing games, students solve problems, collaborate with peers, and practice new skills—all within a digital environment. There are multiple games that simulate preparing and serving food. Generally, players are tasked to prepare food based on the requests of customers. Ingredients are processed on different tables or appliances, and final dishes are delivered to customers. Players who fail to complete recipes correctly or take too long during preparation may negatively influence customers' expectations. Although games vary in quality and applicability to the classroom, many address components of the Food Service and Production standard to "integrate knowledge, skills, and practices required for careers in food production and services" (National Association of State Administrators of Family and Consumer Sciences [NASAFACS], 2018, p.1).

scholarly journals Community Needs Assessments in a Student-Run Clinic serving a West Philadelphia Neighborhood

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel J. Arenas ◽  
Dania D. Hallak ◽  
Rommell Noche ◽  
Gilberto Vila-Arroyo ◽  
Swathi Raman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pap Smear ◽  
Health Needs ◽  
Local Health ◽  
Community Members ◽  
Community Needs ◽  
Needs Assessments ◽  
Healthcare Needs ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Healthcare Interventions ◽  
Local Healthcare

ABSTRACTBackgroundWhile Community Needs Assessments (CNAs) are an important tool for Student-Run Clinics (SRCs) to understand local communities’ healthcare needs, few studies have evaluated CNAs and their impact on care provided at SRCs.ObjectiveEvaluate results from two CNAs of an SRC in East Parkside, Philadelphia to better comprehend (1) community awareness and opinions regarding the SRC and (2) local healthcare concerns and access.Methods58 and 105 East Parkside residents were surveyed in 2011 and 2015 respectively. The results were analyzed to quantify various health-related measures in the community.ResultsResults showed high rates of hypertension, asthma, and diabetes. Rates of pap-smear and hypertension screening matched national averages while mammograms and colonoscopies were below national rates. Both CNAs showed that less than 40% of community members were aware of the clinic’s existence.ConclusionsCNAs can provide valuable insights regarding local health needs which can inform future healthcare interventions.

scholarly journals Family and Consumer Sciences

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Crystal Tyler-Mackey ◽  
Karen DeBord
Keyword(s):  
Family And Consumer Sciences ◽  
Consumer Sciences

scholarly journals Factors Influencing the Retention of Secondary Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers

2011 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Julie D. Dainty ◽  
Brian A. Sandford ◽  
Sho-Hsien Su ◽  
Gregory G. Belcher
Keyword(s):  
Family And Consumer Sciences ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Consumer Sciences
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