Collaboration: Perceptions of FCS Professionals in Teaching, Research, and Service

Autor/inn/en	Kandiah, Jay; Saiki, Diana
Titel	Collaboration: Perceptions of FCS Professionals in Teaching, Research, and Service
Quelle	In: Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences, 104 (2012) 4, S.40-45 (6 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1082-1651
Schlagwörter	Cooperation; Family Life Education; Consumer Science; Teacher Attitudes; Interdisciplinary Approach; Qualitative Research; Political Issues; Resources; Time Management; Focus Groups; Surveys + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Co-operation; Kooperation; Family education; Education within the family; Familienerziehung; Lehrerverhalten; Fächerübergreifender Unterricht; Fächerverbindender Unterricht; Interdisziplinarität; Qualitative Forschung; Politischer Faktor; Betriebsmittel; Hilfsmittel; Zeitmanagement; Survey; Umfrage; Befragung
Abstract	The purpose of this study is to investigate family and consumer sciences (FCS) professionals' perceptions of multidisciplinary collaboration in teaching, research, and service. A focus group and survey were participants identified projects, strengths, weaknesses, and suggestions related to collaboration.Topics and projects that incorporated collaboration were identified. Six strengths were identified, including the integration of creative ideas and greater visibility for the profession. Eight weaknesses were noted, including diverse political agendas and limited resources. Suggestions for future collaboration were utilizing technology and pursuing engagement with external agents such as recognized volunteer agencies. (As Provided).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2017/4/10