The family and work connect: A case for relationship-focused family life education

Background: Family Life Education Methodology (FLEM) is an integral component of the family science collegiate curriculum. Given the range of topics and that material is not immediately interesting to students, teaching FLE courses is consistently reported as difficult. Purpose: The goal of this study is to evaluate an experiential learning approach to FLEM that addresses these pedagogical issues by expanding on the low, medium, and high dosage projects as proposed by Vaterlaus and Asay. Methodology/Approach: This approach was implemented with four FLEM classes in a midsize university ( N = 120). Students completed a low, medium, and high dosage project throughout each course, and completed written evaluations after each project, which were analyzed using qualitative analysis. Findings/Conclusions: Students reported multiple benefits for each project. The low dosage project was associated with learning what FLEM is, finding, and building on passions. The medium dosage project was associated with tangible and self-learning. The high dosage project was associated with outside learning and making a difference in the community. Implications: The proposed approach utilized multiple opportunities for experiential learning that appear beneficial for student learning. Replication is needed in other collegiate contexts to validate the approach.

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A Developmental Approach to Helping Families at Risk

Social Casework ◽

10.1177/104438948206300101 ◽

1982 ◽

Vol 63 (1) ◽

pp. 3-14 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

June B. Ruger ◽

Roberta H. Wooten

Keyword(s):

At Risk ◽

Family Life ◽

Family Life Education ◽

Parenting Skills ◽

Public Agencies ◽

Developmental Approach ◽

Family Service ◽

Education Group ◽

The Family ◽

Life Education

The resources of family service and public agencies are combined to help parents work toward the return of children in placement. This family life education group provides these at-risk parents with alternative parenting skills and may be the first step the family takes toward counseling.

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Study on the knowledge of school girls regarding menstrual and reproductive health and their perceptions about family life education program

International Journal of Reproduction Contraception Obstetrics and Gynecology ◽

10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20170406 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 6 (2) ◽

pp. 688 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Shubha Srivastava ◽

Madhuri Chandra

Keyword(s):

Career Counseling ◽

Family Life ◽

Teenage Pregnancy ◽

Life Skills ◽

School Health ◽

Family Life Education ◽

School Health Program ◽

The Family ◽

School Girls ◽

Life Education

Background: The doctors of The Obstetric and Gynecological Society of Bhopal and the department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Gandhi Medical College, Bhopal have been imparting Family Life Education to school girls and aganwadis as part of their school health program. This project was designed to evaluate the effect of school health programs and to gain an insight into the perceptions of the school girls regarding menstruation, hygiene, nutrition, marriage and the program.Methods: The study was conducted in five schools in which 537 girls participated. A questionnaire was provided to the school girls to know their knowledge and perception regarding menstruation, reproduction, nutrition and their views on the quality and usefulness of the Family life skills sessions.Results: The study showed that most of the girls gained information about menstruation from their mothers. Menstruation is still considered as something shameful and young girls face many restrictions. Knowledge regarding menstruation, reproduction, contraception and diet is still lacking among the school girls. Family life skill sessions address these issues very effectively. Most of the girls enjoyed the sessions and were ready for more.Conclusions: The Family Life sessions provide age appropriate, uniform skilled advice on nutrition, prevention of anemia, hygiene (menstrual), problems of growing years, career counseling, safe sex, contraception, teenage pregnancy and exclusive breastfeeding. Imparting family life skills to school girls provides a welcome platform for them to interact with doctors and counsellors, increasing their knowledge on health issues like menstruation, hygiene and nutrition.

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