Family and Consumer Sciences Education Students’ Assessment of Their Understanding of the North Carolina FCS Programs of Study and FCCLA Organization: Update After the COVID-19 Pandemic

Abstract

After taking the “Introduction to Family and Consumer Sciences Education” course at Appalachian State University, students completed a self-assessment regarding their knowledge, awareness, and abilities related to the North Carolina FCS education programs of study and FCCLA.  Students rated themselves as being most knowledgeable about the middle school, foundational, and beginning specialized FCS courses, while feeling less prepared to teach the upper level career-based courses.  Regarding FCCLA, students reported being more knowledgeable about FCCLA resources and capable of developing an effective program of work for their chapters.  Students were least confident in their knowledge and understanding of the FCCLA STAR events and the national programs.  This study is an update of a similar one completed in 2019 just before the COVID-19 pandemic.