1. FLE CONTENT AREA/PRACTICE GUIDELINES MATRIX
1. Families and Individuals in
Societal Contexts
2. Internal Dynamics of Families 3. Human Growth and Development
Across the Lifespan
4. Human Sexuality 5. Interpersonal Relationships
Courses: Global Ecology of the
Family- FCS 3150
Experiences (includes Assignments,
Internships, or Practicums):
In global ecology of the family I
completed an assignment that
focused on cross-cultural research
between different families.
I was also involved in comparative
and cultural research.
Courses: Later Life Family
Relationship- FCS4130
Experiences (includes Assignments,
Internships, or Practicums):
In later life family realtionships I write
about the ever growing trend of grand
parents raising grandchildren. In this
course I also wrote about the
importance of sibling relationships.
Courses: Child Development- FCS
2140
Experiences (includes Assignments,
Internships, or Practicums):
In my child development course, I
spent time observing children in
childcare settings and reflecting on
their growth and development.
Courses: Human Sexuality- FCS 2100
Experiences (includes Assignments,
Internships, or Practicums):
In my human sexuality class I wrote
about gender and how my own gender
was influenced as a child.
Courses: Intimate Relationship- FCS
3180
Experiences (includes Assignments,
Internships, or Practicums):
In intimate relationships I completed a
genogram that allowed me to view my
family history of relationships, and
how that has influenced my
relationships today.
6. Family Resource Management 7. Parenting Education and Guidance 8. Family Law and Public Policy 9. Professional Ethics and Practice 10. Family Life Education
Methodology
Courses: Consumer Education- FCS
2090
Courses: Effective Parenting- FCS
4100
Courses: Intro to Family Life
Education- FCS 1010
Courses: Field Experience- FCS 2020
Experiences (includes Assignments,
Courses: Teaching Family Life
Education- FCS 4190
This matrix is to be used in conjunction with the Family Life Education Content Areas: Content and Practice Guidelines (2009) available at
http://www.ncfr.org/sites/default/files/downloads/news/cfle_content_and_practice_guidelines_2014.pdf

2. Experiences (includes Assignments,
Internships, or Practicums):
In consumer education I completed
assignments focused around
budgeting, time management, and
creating/ maintaining goals.
Experiences (includes Assignments,
Internships, or Practicums):
In this course I wrote an advanced
annotated bibilography about how
technology has changed interactions
between adults and children.
Experiences (includes Assignments,
Internships, or Practicums):
In this course I studied the NCFR and
wrote about the history of Family Life
Education.
Internships, or Practicums):
I did my field experience at the Grand
Rapids Children’s Museum where I
planned educational science and art
programs for children.
Experiences (includes Assignments,
Internships, or Practicums):
In this course I created a four hour
long program designed for engaged
couples to strenghten relationships
before marriage.
This matrix is to be used in conjunction with the Family Life Education Content Areas: Content and Practice Guidelines (2009) available at
http://www.ncfr.org/sites/default/files/downloads/news/cfle_content_and_practice_guidelines_2014.pdf