RLED 655 Family Leadership and Change Strategies

Summer 2002 - 3 semester credits

Pre-Campus Information

 

Instructor: Emilio García-Marenko, Ed.D.
Email address: egm@andrews.edu
Telephones: Office, 471-6556 - Home, 471-2744
Family Life Office: Seminary Building, Room S200
Classroom: To be announced
Class dates: July 22-25, 2002 (Monday-Thursday)
Meeting times: 8:00-10:00 p.m.; 10:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.; 1:30-3:15 p.m.;
3:30-5:00 p.m.; 6:30-7:45 p.m.; 8:00-9:00 p.m.

Textbooks
Objectives
Full Course Outline

Description

Based on the requirements established by NCFR, this course provides an understanding of the philosophy and principles of family life education and to the mission and methods of family life ministries within a leadership perspective, in conjunction with the ability to plan, implement and evaluate family life education programs. It also provides the content matter required for an understanding of families and their relationships to other institutions, such as the educational, governmental, religious and educational institutions in society. It meets requirements for two modules of the Family Life Educator Certificate program: Families in Society, and Family Life Education Methodology.

Eshleman, J. Ross. The Family. Ninth Edition. Boston: Allyn and Bacon, 2000.

Powell, Lane H. and Cassidy, Dawn. Family Life Education: An Introduction. Mountain View, California: Mayfield, 2001.

Vail, Ann, Editor. Taking Sides: Clashing Views on Controversial Issues in Family and Personal Relationships. Fourth Edition. Guilford, Connecticut: Dushin/McGraw-Hill, 1999.

Garland, Diana R. Family Ministry: A Comprehensive Guide. Downers Grove, Illinois: InterVarsity, 1999.

Gilbert, Kathleen R., Editor. Annual Editions: The Family 02/03. Twenty-Eight Edition. Guilford, Connecticut: Dushin/McGraw-Hill, 2002.

Hutter, Mark, Editor. The Family Experience: A Reader in Cultural Diversity. Third Edition. Boston: Allyn and Bacon, 2000.

Sell, Charles M. Family Ministry. Second Edition. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Zondervan, 1995.

Objectives

Upon completion of this course, students are expected to have met the following objectives:

1. Master the knowledge base for Families in Society Substance Area as listed by the National Council on Family Relations for the Family Life Educator Designation.



2. Assume personal positions on various issues in today's society, based on an understanding of theological, philosophical, psychological, sociological and practical implications as well as their impact on relationships and individuals.



3. Demonstrate ability to plan and implement effective family life education programs.



4. Demonstrate an understanding of the teaching-learning process with particular attention to the needs of specific target groups.



5. Display proficiency in evaluating family education materials, individual and group progress toward specific objectives, and program effectiveness.



6. Manifest sensitivity to individuals as well as to community concerns and values in the development of family life education programs.
   
   
7. Display attitudes that contribute to success and effectiveness as a family life education professional
   
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