Curriculum Development Standard for Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers

Abstract

This paper reviews Standard 5, Curriculum Development, of the National Standards for Teachers of Family and Consumer Sciences (National Association of Teacher Educators for Family and Consumer Sciences [NATEFACS], 2004). This paper explains the need to develop curriculum based on the three major considerations for curriculum planning: content, context, and learner. The technical (scientific) and non-technical (non-scientific/practical) approaches to curriculum planning are highlighted. Assessment strategies for the Standard are reviewed, and a brief annotated list of suggested resources is included.