HDFS 4065: Family Life Education Final Exam

care for self, understand, guide, nurture, motivate, and advocate

The National Extension Parenting Educator’s Framework (NEPEF) has 6 content dimensions drawn from the National Extension Parent Education Model and 6 process dimensions. What are the 6 content dimensions that are the basis for parenting education?

grow, frame, develop, educate, embrace, and build

The National Extension Parenting Educator’s Framework (NEPEF) has 6 content dimensions drawn from the National Extension Parent Education Model and 6 process dimensions. What are the 6 process dimensions that are used by Parenting Educators?

• aka qualities of a competent/effective parent educator

care for self

What content dimension of parenting education is this?

• Includes knowledge about managing stress, managing family resources, getting support from and giving support to other parents, developing a sense of purpose in parenting, setting child-rearing goals

• developing strategies for cooperating with one’s child-rearing partners.

• Parenting educators are also reminded to recognize and build upon the personal strengths of parents.

understand

What content dimension of parenting education is this?

• Focuses attention on basic knowledge of child development and emphasizes how children can influence as well as be influenced by the people, places, and events that surround them

guide

What content dimension of parenting education is this?

• Underscores the importance of parenting strategies that engage a child in appropriate and desired behaviors

• establish and maintain reasonable limits

• provide developmentally appropriate opportunities for learning

• convey fundamental values

• teach problem-solving skills.
  

nurture

What content dimension of parenting education is this?

• Emphasizes the importance of teaching appropriate expressions of affection and compassion

• fostering children’s self-respect and hope

• teaching kindness

• providing for the nutrition, shelter, clothing, health, and safety needs of children

• helping children feel connected to their family histories and cultural heritages

motivate

What content dimension of parenting education is this?

• Underscores the importance of stimulating children’s curiosity, imagination, and search for knowledge

• teaching children about themselves, others, and the world around them

• creating beneficial learning conditions, and, helping children to process and manage information.

advocate

What content dimension of parenting education is this?

• Highlights the value to be derived for parents and children by finding and connecting with community-based programs, institutions, and professionals

• by representing their children’s needs so important linkages with community service providers can be forged

• by speaking up and taking action when policies and procedures impede their children’s growth or interfere with their family.

child and lifespan development, dynamics of family relationships, family life education, guidance and nurturance, health and safety, diversity in family systems, professional practice and methods related to adult learning and family support, school and child care relationships, community relationships, and assessment and evaluation

What are the qualities and competencies of an effective parent educator according to Texas Registry of Parent Educator Resources (ROPER)?

sexuality

_________ is a natural and healthy part of who we are. It is not about taking part in sexual behaviors. It is an integral part of everyone’s personality and includes cultural, psychological, ethical, and biological dimensions (Bruess & Greenburg, 2009, p. 4).

sexuality education

________________ is a lifelong process of acquiring information and forming attitudes, beliefs, and values about such important topics as identity, relationships, and intimacy…Sexuality education addresses the socio-cultural, biological, psychological, and spiritual dimensions of sexuality by providing information, exploring feelings, values, and attitudes, and developing communication, decision-making, and critical-thinking skills (National Guidelines Task Force, 2004).

1970

When did the Internet begin as a military project that was soon opened up to military contractors and university research partners?

1980s

When did most universities and many businesses have their own webpages?

the World Wide Web began

What happened in 1992?

1993

When did the World Wide Web become commercialized by Internet service providers?

accuracy, authority, objectivity, currency, and coverage

What are the five criteria that websites should be evaluated on?

convenient for consumers, enhance more traditional efforts, offer a rich and flexible learning experience/ useful ways of structuring and presenting information, web-based information easier to maintain, update, and distribute, cost-effective to build on existing resources, and reach new audiences that traditionally may not have been served

Why should family life educators consider online programming?

only available when links in the technological chain are working, promise of online support or enhanced programming may promote expectations or demands that are difficult and costly, does not guarantee content is useful, credible, or meets criteria/standard quality, and new audiences have different needs/expectations compared to traditional ones

What are some potential barriers to online programming?

strategic planning stage, definition stage, development stage, implementation stage, and repeat stage

What are the 5 stages of the web development process?

strategic planning stage

What stage is the web development process is this?

• needs are assessed

• overall goals and objectives are identified

• strategic options are considered

definition stage

What stage is the web development process is this?

• a preliminary design and prototype might be developed and evaluated by an educator and representatives of the potential audience

development stage

What stage is the web development process is this?

• an initial version or prototype is built and content is developed and implemented into the site

implementation stage

What stage is the web development process is this?

• the website is reviewed and tested and fully launched.

repeat stage

What stage is the web development process is this?

• this cycle is then repeated for the next phase or the next version of the site

website implementation stage, website utilization stage, visitor satisfaction stage, progress-toward-objectives stage, and website impact stage

What are the 5 tiers of evaluating Web-based Family Life Programs (Steimle & Duncan, 2004)?

1 website implementation stage

What tier of evaluating web-based family life education programs is this?

• includes needs assessment, preliminary research, and pilot testing focused on developing and improving the program

2 website utilization stage

What tier of evaluating web-based family life education programs is this?

• focuses on whether and how a site is being used

3 visitor satisfaction stage

What tier of evaluating web-based family life education programs is this?

• involves collecting user information (which could be qualitative or quantitative) that would help improve a program and provide additional information that might complement information on website utilization

4 progress-toward-objectives stage

What tier of evaluating web-based family life education programs is this?

• focuses on “determining whether the program is successful in meeting its goals”

5 website impact stage

What tier of evaluating web-based family life education programs is this?

• focuses on long-term outcomes that might use experimental or quasi-experimental methods

reach a lot of people at once and influence their behavior

What is the greatest advantage of using the mass media in Family Life Education outreach?

cover topics in a very superficial way

What is the greatest disadvantage of using mass media in Family Life Education outreach?

proximity, timeliness, value/importance, conflict/controversy, unusual, and human interest

What are the categories that information must fit into at least one to be considered newsworthy? (aka newsworthy guidelines)

build a relationship and use good media etiquette

How do you get media representatives to recognize the value that you can contribute to their job as a trusted source…. What are the two steps you must take to create mutually beneficial relationships with the traditional media?

press kit, fact sheet or backgrounder, current releases, biography sheet, recent media clips, press releases, and letters to the editor or opinion editorials

When working with the media, what are some information tools that family life educators may use?

knowing the associate press rules, write tight, short, and clearly, use common, simple words, use active voice, and edit and rewrite all press materials

What are the 5 writing guidelines?

associated press

The 4 rules of the _______ are:

1. not using a comma before the last item in a series of 3

2. spelling out all numbers under 10

3. not capitalizing official titles such as president or vice-president of individuals in a company if it follows their given name

4. using only an individual’s last name after the first reference

collaboration

What is a process through which parties who see different aspects of a problem can constructively explore their differences and search for solutions that go beyond their own limited vision of what is possible?

agencies; corporations; volunteer groups

The collaborative process involves________, __________, and _________ working together to provide comprehensive approaches to the complex problems of families. From this process, new alliances, partnerships, and networks evolve, and ultimately benefit…audiences

knowledge, training, understanding, and experience

What do collaborators bring to the process of working with others?

networking, cooperation, coordination, coalition, and collaboration

The community of linkages framework outlines 5 levels of partnership. What are these levels?

networking

What level of partnership is this in the Community Linkages Framework?

• purpose: dialogue and understanding, share information between agencies

• structure: loose/flexible link, roles loosely defined, community action is primary ling among members

• process: low-key leadership, minimal decision making, little conflict, and informal communication

cooperation

What level of partnership is this in the Community Linkages Framework?

• purpose: match needs/limit overlap of services

• structure: central body of people as communication hub

  • semiformal links

  • links are advisory

  • group leverages/raises money

• process: facilitative leaders

  • complex decision making

  • some conflict

  • formal communications within the central group

coordination

What level of partnership is this in the Community Linkages Framework?

• purpose: share resources to address common issues or create something new

• structure: central body of people consists of decision makers

  • roles defined

  • links formalized

  • group develops new resources and joint budget

• process: autonomous leadership but focus in on issue

  • group decision making in central and subgroups

  • communication is frequent and clear

coalition

What level of partnership is this in the Community Linkages Framework?

• purpose: share ideas and resources over a multi-year period

• structure: all members involved in decision making

  • roles and time defined

  • links formal with written agreement

  • group develops new resources and joint budget

• process: shared leadership

  • decision making formal with all members

  • communication is common and prioritized

collaboration

What level of partnership is this in the Community Linkages Framework?

• purpose: build a program together to accomplish a shared vision and impacts

• structure: consensus used in shared decision making

  • roles. time, and evaluation formalized

  • links are formal and written in work assignments

  • full partnership

• process: leadership high, trust level high, productivity high

  • ideas and decisions equally shared

  • highly developed communication

visit with parties who share goals and interests; agree on desired outcomes; have a shared vision, mission, and strategic plan for achieving outcomes; pool resources (human and financial) and jointly plan, implement, and evaluate programs; involve participants in the collaboration; focus on participant needs and outcomes’ build ownership at all levels (local, county, state, etc.); recognize and respect strengths of members

What are the steps for creating effective collaborative partnerships?

product, price, place, promotion, publics, partnership, policy, and purse strings

What are the eight Ps of the social marketing mix?

product

The social marketing perspective views the _________ as the behavior or cluster of behaviors we want participants in FLE to adopt

geographic region, demographic, psychographic, attitudinal, and behavioral

What are some aspects of the target audience that you must assess when marketing FLE programs?

access, security, and appearance

place describes the physical location where services are offered to users. In this regard, convenience may be key for some programs. Kotler and Roberto (1989) recommended 3 considerations in terms of place?

word of mouth

Promotion is the method of bringing awareness of service to the service user (e.g., advertising). What has research shown is the most effective way of getting a target population to adopt a specific action?

publics

What refers to groups both internal and external to the program?

• primary external group → target audience

  • 1st group

  • 2nd group

  • 3rd group

practice, administration, and promotion

What are the three broad venue categories of Family Life Educators and what each category involves?

practice

What venue category is teaching, education, research/scholarship, program, or curricula development?

administration

What venue category is leadership or management, organizing, coordinating?

promotion

What venue category is public policy, lobbying, advocating for system change and awareness?

relationships are focused on the growth and accomplishment of an individual and include several forms of assistance; a mentoring experience may include broad forms of support including assistance with professional and career development, role modeling, and psychological support; mentoring relationships are personal reciprocal

What are the 3 elements of mentoring according to Crisp and Cruz (2009)?