ISSUE
BI-MONTHLY NEWSLETTER for
09
ONTARIO FAMILY STUDIES
HOME ECONOMICS EDUCATORS
OFSHEEA Ideas
March/April
2013
this issue
Welcome P.1
Social Sciences and Humanities
Revised Course Codes P.2
Hanukkah & HRF 3O P.7
Breakfast Food Lab P.9
OFSHEEA Awards P.11
Professional Development P.12
OHEA P.13
Summer Workshop Applications P.14
Resources P.15
“Unless you do something beyond what you
have already mastered, you will never grow.”
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Winter Solstice – With much anticipation
and high spirits Social Science and Humanities Family Studies teachers around the province rejoiced when around the shortest day of the year,
December 2012, the Ontario Ministry of Education released new course codes and descriptions
for mandatory implementation for the 2013-2014
school year. Just as traditional peoples celebrated the coming of the light we joined in the
celebration of the release of our long awaited
new curriculum by preparing students to choose
courses for the next school year. Lack of further
information however, has tempered the excitement.
Spring equinox – With Spring we are still
waiting, in anticipation, for the impending release
of our course expectations. With the excitement
of numbers, courses, sections, or lines running for
next year being released to us, we eagerly await
the expectations that will allow us to blossom. So
just as spring warms the earth; melting the snow
and ice, the executives of both OFS3HLC and OFSHEEA have been working with the Ministry to
plan and offer workshops in the summer that will
usher in a new, collegial way of building both
curriculum and networking capacity.
Summer Solstice – The days of summer
allow teachers time to contemplate and reflect
upon their work, from the past and that going
forward; we believe this summer will be no different. The executives of your subject associations
have set a challenge for you; it is time to think, “If
I always do what I’ve always done, I’ll always get
what I’ve always got.” This summer, during the
week of August 19, all Ontario teachers of Family
Studies and the General Social Sciences will be
offered an opportunity to engage in a Two-Day co
-operative learning workshop. The workshop will
be offered in three different regions of the province and be facilitated by experts in the various
fields of Family Studies and General Social Science. Teachers will have the opportunity to engage in meaningful professional development:
where teachers will net-work and begin to coconstruct the criteria, lesson ideas, resources,
and possible assessment ideas for the new
courses being offered this fall.
Fall Equinox – The fruits of our combined
effort will be collated and shared across the province with teachers being able to access the materials on-line through the OFS3HLC and OFSHEEA
websites. Like a barn raising or a quilting bee the
community will come together to celebrate our
success at the fall conference to be held in Maple,
Ontario in November. (Watch for a special chimp
mail blast and a “snail-mailing” from OFSHEEA in
early June for more details and specific dates and
locations). This shared community time will provide a social time to reconnect with old friends
and opportunities to build new friendships, as
well; we will share ideas and engage in critical
dialogue around issues that matter to us.
In recognition all those teachers who
work tirelessly for their students and on behalf of
Family Studies in Ontario, I want to personally
thank you. I encourage each of you to take the
time to fill out a nomination form for one of your
colleagues who you recognize as going above and
beyond the expectations of their job.
(Nomination forms can be downloaded from the
OFSHEEA website).
OFSHEEA wants to grow and as such, we
need new members and I encourage our current
members to become more active participants in
the organization. If you would like to take on a
dynamic role in our organization please contact
our administrator Jennifer Rennie, P.H.Ec.
As someone once said, “The direction we
are facing determines our destination”, let us
forge a new path and build a future that inspires
– together.
Sincerely,
Linda D. McCulloch
Call for Facilitators
OFS3HLC and OFSHEEA Summer Workshops 2013
OFS3HLC and OFSHEEA invite current members of OFSHEEA and/or OHASSTA to apply to Facilitate Summer 2013 Workshops supporting the revised Social Sciences and Humanities Curriculum.
OFS3HLC and OFSHEEA will offer 2-day Summer Workshops in 3 locations across Ontario in August 2013. Each 2-day
workshop will focus on the Family Studies and General Social Sciences courses in the revised Social Sciences and Humanities curriculum. During the workshops, participants will develop unit outlines for a selection of courses. The unit
outlines will be curriculum-linked and will demonstrate effective assessment for, as, and of learning practices, where
appropriate. They will also incorporate curriculum-linked resources to support alignment with Ministry of Education
policies and curriculum initiatives such as the Equity and Inclusive Education strategy, the First Nations, Métis and Inuit
Education Policy Framework, the Financial Literacy Initiative and others.
Each two-day Workshop will be led by three Facilitators.
Responsibilities
Facilitators will be required to attend an Orientation meeting on July 9-10 2013, to be held in the GTA region. They
must be available to lead their 2 day workshop during the week of August 19, 2013 for a total of 4 days of work at a
compensation of $300 per day plus related expenses.
Qualifications
OFS3HLC and OFSHEEA invite applicants who are current members of OFSHEEA and/or OHASSTA.
Expertise with the Social Sciences and Humanities Curriculum
Experience in curriculum resource writing at the board/provincial level
Training in and experience leading and facilitating peer workshops
Ability to work in a team environment
Familiarity with computer technology
Proven organizational and time management skills
Confidence in Assessment and Evaluation in for, as and of learning
How to Apply
Interested applicants should apply with resume, covering letter and three professional references. Please indicate level
of interest/expertise in the following curriculum areas:
General Family Studies
5
4 3
Food and Nutrition
5
4 3
Fashion and Housing
5 4 3
Raising and Caring for Children
5
4 3
General Social Sciences
5
4 3
Submit applications to: OFSHEEA, 7 Spencer Drive, Barrie, ON L4N 0Y9 or [email protected] by Friday, May 10, 2013.
Healthy Schools: 'Eating Well Looks Good on You'
The 'Eating Well Looks Good on You' pilot project is designed to bring healthier food to school cafeterias in
Ontario. David Rocco a well-known chef on the Food Network, is helping to spread the word about this
project by bringing his expertise and fresh ideas to four high schools.
The pilot project provides healthy recipes to schools using fresh, locally grown food. The project was developed in collaboration with David Rocco, Real Food for Real Kids and Foodland Ontario.
Well known for his love of fresh food, David is promoting the new recipes for school cafeterias and healthy
eating for students. He will be visiting 4 pilot schools and meeting grade 11 and 12 students enrolled in
the Specialist High Skills Major for Hospitality and Tourism. These students will have the opportunity to
prepare his menus later in their school cafeterias. Hands-on learning is a key component of the major.
David believes in cooking that is simple, fun and always relies on fresh, locally grown food. Buying local
food helps to support farmers in the community but it also helps the environment, by reducing the distance the food needs to be transported.
Watch the video
See David and a group of secondary school students serve up a delicious lunch from fresh, locally
grown food
Side dishes
Healthy Schools: Recipes
Crispy, Baked Sweet Potato Fries (PDF,
48 KB)
Soups
Ontario Sautéed Rapini (or Broccoli) (PDF,
48 KB)
Chickpea & Butternut Squash Soup (PDF,
45 KB)
Sautéed Spinach (PDF, 48 KB)
Vegetable Soup (PDF, 44 KB)
Salads
Greenhouse Ontario Cucumber and Mint
Salad (PDF, 44 KB)
Ontario Mixed Pear Salad (PDF, 46 KB)
Red Ontario Swiss Chard & Crunchy Ontario Apple Salad (PDF, 48 KB)
Rice Salad (PDF, 44 KB)
Spelt Salad (PDF, 45 KB)
Main courses
Braised Beef with Peas & Rice (PDF, 46 KB)
Spaghetti in Cold Lemon Sauce (PDF,
45 KB)
Summer Fajitas (PDF, 48 KB)
Ontario Chicken & Tomato Stew with Whole
– Wheat Rotini (PDF, 44 KB)
Mixed Bean Chili with Ontario Wild Rice
(PDF, 48 KB)
Garlic Fish Fillet With Brown Basmati Rice
(PDF, 48 KB)
Roasted Vegetables and Couscous (PDF,
45 KB)
Recipes developed in collaboration with David
Rocco, Real Food for Real Kids and Foodland Ontario.
Recipes include nutritional information as well as
information on seasonality of ingredients.
(Ontario Ministry of Education, http://
www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/healthyschools/
recipes.html
Whole Wheat Pretzels
Adapted from COOKS.COM
Read more about it at www.cooks.com/rec/view/0,161,149175-244193,00.html
Content Copyright © 2012 Cooks.com - All rights reserved.
2 c. (500 ml) whole wheat flour
2 ¼ tsp. (12 ml) instant yeast
1 tsp. (5 ml) salt
1 1/3 c. (330 ml) warm tap water
3 tbsp. (45ml) honey
2 c. (500 ml) enriched flour
2 Tbsp. (30 ml) coarse salt (for sprinkling on top of pretzel)
½ beaten egg (share an egg with another kitchen)
Method:
1. Combine whole wheat flour, yeast and salt.
2. Add warm water and honey to the flour mix.
3. Using the dough hook on the mixer, beat until smooth on the lowest speed, about 2 minutes
4. Add the enriched flour, mix at a low speed until combined.
5. Once combined, beat at the highest speed for about 2 minutes or until the dough starts to form a ball
shape.
6. Place the dough on the counter. Knead 3-5 minutes until smooth.
7. Roll into a large log and cut into 12 equal pieces.
8. Roll each piece into a rope approx. 35 cm long.
9. Twist the rope into the pretzel shape.
10. Place pretzel on a non stick baking sheet.
11. Using a pastry brush, brush the egg on top of each pretzel. Sprinkle each pretzel with coarse salt.
12. Bake at 425 degrees for 20 minutes or until lightly golden.
13. Set your tables and clean up while they bake!
14. Immediately remove the pretzels from the pan and transfer to a cooling rack. Be careful—the pretzels are very hot!
Lab Report
Name: __________________________
Marks
To be completed individually.
(2)
1. Name two (2) things that went well in your lab today.
(2)
(2)
2. Name two (2) things that did not go well in your food lab today.
3. Pretzels are high in sodium due to their salt content. List two (2) ingredients that you could use to top a
pretzel instead of salt.
(3)
4. Name three (3) tools used in making this recipe.
(3)
5. Name three (3) safety precautions that were carried out by your group.
(1)
6. According to Canada’s Food Guide, what food group would the pretzel be in?
(8)
7. Using the word wall describe your pretzel. Make sure you include two (2) examples for each of the following
categories: texture, appearance, flavor and aroma.
(1)
8. “In the old Roman Empire, [Catholics] kept a very strict fast all through Lent: no milk, no butter, no cheese,
no eggs, no cream and no meat. They made small breads of water, flour and salt, to remind themselves that
Lent was a time of prayer. They shaped these breads in the form of crossed arms for in those days they
crossed their arms over the breast while praying” (Weiser, 1964). Why would this recipe not be prepared during Lent?
Communication /22
Jamie Oliver: Teach Every Child About Food
http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/en/jamie_oliver.html
“Your child will live a life ______ years younger than you because of the landscape of food that we’ve built around them.”
What percentage of health care bills are attributed to obesity?
In the Edwards family Justin ____years old and weighs _____lbs. Katie is _____ years old and is obese before _____________
school.
Label the landscape of food:
How does “Main St.” contribute to obesity?
Why do many of the schools in the US not have cutlery?
What is the lack of cutlery in school promoting?
How many recipes does Jamie think children need to learn before they leave school?
How much did it cost to convert from junk food to healthy food in the schools in Huntington?
“I wish for everyone to help create a strong, sustainable
movement to educate every child about food, inspire
families to cook again and empower people everywhere
Food Safety and Bacterial Growth:
The Discovery Channel’s show MythBusters uses scientific method to test the validity of rumors and
myths. Two interesting myths they test are the “five
second rule” for food http://dsc.discovery.com/tvshows/mythbusters/videos/five-second-ruleminimyth.htm and the myth that double dipping is
like putting your whole mouth in a dip bowl. This clip
also address the bacterial growth in food
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8wmb_K5uGY.
I would use these clips when I teaching food safety
and storage. – Jennifer Hill
Knife Handling:
One of the challenges I find when I am teaching
HFN and HFA is trying to teach kitchen safety,
when all that my students want to do is eat. This
year I started to incorporate some more hands on
activities for kitchen safety. When teaching
proper cutting techniques and knife safety we
made apple swans as a class. Students worked in
partners and followed the step-by-step instructions projected on the screen http://
video.about.com/culinaryarts/How-to-Make-anApple-Swan.htm to prepare apple swans. Make
sure you use a crisp apple i.e. Red Delicious or
Granny Smith. The students thought these were
awesome and were posting photos on facebook
before they ate them! - Jennifer Hill
Professional Home Economist Receives Order of Canada:
Janice Filmon graduated from the University of Manitoba with a Bachelor of Science in
Home Economics. Filmon received the Order of Canada for her volunteer service. You
can read her personal bio on the University of Manitoba website at: http://
umanitoba.ca/admin/governance/senate/hdr/1173.html
Edible Clothing:
In honor of nutrition month why not show your HNC3O or HNB4O
class some edible fashions? How about an artichoke gown or spaghetti dress with meatball necklace? Go to http://www.delish.com/
food-fun/food-fashion#slide-1 to view a slideshow of 10 edible fashions. – Jennifer Hill
One student at Clarke Road Secondary School in London, Ontario has made an impression. Go to http://
www.cbc.ca/player/Shows/ID/2319405101/
Globe and Mail Article:
Thank you, Gordon Ramsay. How celeb chefs made
cooking cool for boys
By: ERIN ANDERSSEN The Globe and Mail
Published Tuesday, Jan. 22 2013, 4:00 PM EST
Last updated Wednesday, Jan. 23 2013, 11:00 AM
EST
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/food-and-wine/
food-trends/thank-you-gordon-ramsay-how-celeb-chefsmade-cooking-cool-for-boys/article7643900/
OHEA Cookbook:
Last year Professional Home Economists from across the province were madly experimenting with quinoa. My husband can attest to the unlimited amount of quinoa cookies he sampled throughout the development process. In the end, The Vegetarian’s
Complete Quinoa Cookbook was created. All recipes were developed by members of
the Ontario Home Economics Association. Professional Home Economist and cookbook author, Marilyn Smith tested the recipes with a team of Home Economist students. This cookbook has 125 recipes that range from: breakfast dishes, quick breads
and yeast breads, lunch dishes, soups, salads, sides, main dishes, desserts and cookies and squares. Quinoa
is a seed that comes from the Chenopodium or Goosefoot plant. It is considered a superfood due to its
high nutritional value and can replace almost any grain in your cooking. The cookbook quickly became a
national best seller and is available in all major bookstores.
– Jennifer Hill
Family Studies in the Elementary Classroom:
Megan O’Neil is on a mission to teach children
about food. Megan is the Local Foods Coordinator
for the One Tomato project www.onetomato.org.
One Tomato was inspired by Victory Gardens following World War II were Canadian’s grew produce
in their own backyards during rationing. Victory
gardens used any available land space to grow food
including front lawns and vacant city property.
The One Tomato project was launched in 2009 in
an effort to encourage Sarnia residents to grow
their own produce and donate excess to their local
food bank. Residents planted vegetable gardens
and planted tomatoes and other produce in planters on patios.
Over the last three years the project has grown to
include a 100’x35’ vegetable garden in downtown
Sarnia, where residents can pick their own produce.
Scouts Canada even developed a One Tomato
badge to encourage Scouts to participate in healthy
eating and edible gardening. One Tomato partnered with Lambton-Kent Ag in the Classroom to
educate students on the value of farming and
healthy eating.
In the fall of 2011 the Sarnia Community Foundation provided One Tomato with funding to run an in
-class elementary school program called Food
Works. Food Works is a partnership of One Tomato
and Lambton-Kent Ag in the Classroom. Megan
currently coordinates the Food Works program
with a team of volunteers. A hybrid of an American
program, Farm to Classroom, the Food Works program provides students with the culinary skills to
prepare healthy meals. Food Works is a ten-week
program offered to grade seven students. Last year
it ran as a pilot program in four elementary schools
within Lambton County. This year, the program has
expanded to include eleven grade seven classes
within the county. The ten-week program teaches
students about Canada’s Food Guide and the importance of “eating the rainbow”. The program
also incorporates
healthy
food
choices and environmental
responsibility
by
encouraging students to eat locally sourced and
seasonally available
foods.
Many of the children involved in
this
program
have never prepared food from
scratch. Children
prepare a different recipe each
week including omelets, homemade pizza, turkey
tacos, Italian salad and dressing, etc. All the recipes
abide by the school food and beverage policy. You
can view a short video about the Food Works program at: http://vimeo.com/52864205. To view
more information about One Tomato or Food
Works visit their website http://onetomato.org.
– Jennifer Hill
OFSHEEA Awards
The purpose of the awards is to recognize Family Studies educators who have demonstrated effective
education programs, teaching techniques, professional development activities, and/or shown leadership in Family Studies and sustained contribution to the OFSHEEA organization. Educators must hold
current OFSHEEA membership to be eligible for nomination. Students who are enrolled in a post secondary Family Studies qualifications program at an accredited Faculty of Education in Ontario may
apply for an OFSHEEA scholarship, awarded annually.
Adelaide Hoodless Award for Excellence
The award recognizes the vision of Adelaide Hoodless and the outstanding contributions she made to the
profession. Hoodless was instrumental in the founding of Domestic Science, more widely known today as
Family Studies education. Hoodless' commitment to bettering the lives of individuals and families is what the
recipient of this award demonstrates.
Centennial Leadership Award
The Centennial Leadership Award recognizes an OFSHEEA member who has demonstrated outstanding
leadership, commitment, and dedication to Family Studies education. The recipient of this award demonstrates involvement in local, regional or provincial leadership activities that enhance and promote Family
Studies Professional Development. This award was initiated in our Centennial year, 2003, to celebrate one
hundred years of our Association.
Regional Merit Award
This award is to recognize the contribution in each of the eight Ontario regions by Family Studies educators.
These individuals have demonstrated effective education programs, exemplary teaching techniques, and/or
leadership initiatives in activities which provide stimuli for other educators.
Jean McLarty Vounteer Service Award
The Jean McLarty Volunteer Service Award recognizes an OFSHEEA member who has demonstrated outstanding volunteerism to the OFSHEEA organization. The recipient of this award has shown consistent commitment to volunteer involvement in the association for a minimum of ten years. Jean is a long time member
of OFSHEEA, who taught Home Economics in Etobicoke, and has educated our members about the history
of the association in her role as our archivist. The award was first presented in 2003, in recognition of her
commitment to OFSHEEA.
Scholarship
This scholarship is intended to help promote an interest in teaching Family Studies in Ontario at the secondary level. An annual scholarship (or two) may be awarded to a student(s) completing a post-secondary Family Studies Qualifications program at an accredited Faculty of Education in Ontario.
All submissions are to be made to the awards committee by July 31 to be considered for selection in
that year. Nomination packages, which can be found within each award page, are to be mailed to the
OFSHEEA office by this date. The awards selection committee then reviews the applications and
makes final selections. All awards are celebrated at our Awards Luncheon held at our annual fall conference and meeting in November.
Teaching youth about marketing and consumerism focus of
Media Literacy Week 2013
March 20, 2013
Ottawa … MediaSmarts and the Canadian Teachers’ Federation (CTF) are pleased to announce that marketing
and consumerism will be the focus of Canada’s eighth annual Media Literacy Week, to be held November 4-8,
2013.
The official theme of the week: “What’s Being Sold: Helping Kids Make Sense of Marketing Messages”, will encourage educators and parents to talk to children and teens about the marketing they encounter on a daily basis.
“Young people are surrounded by advertising everywhere they turn and on an increasing number of platforms,”
says Cathy Wing, MediaSmarts Co-Executive Director, “It’s important that we help them recognize when they’re
being marketed to and how to understand the messages that are targeting them.”
During the week a variety of activities will take place across the country to raise awareness of marketing issues
that affect children and teens including body image, online marketing, food advertising and tobacco and alcohol
marketing.
CTF President Paul Taillefer adds: “As teachers, we see first-hand how advertising influences the manner in which
students perceive themselves and the world around them. As a national teacher organization, we believe in helping students develop a critical eye with respect to media advertising which will help them make wise and healthy
decisions".
The goal of Media Literacy Week is to promote the importance of digital and media literacy education in Canadian
homes, schools and communities.
MediaSmarts and the CTF are pleased to welcome back YouTube as the 2013 Gold Sponsor of Media Literacy
Week.
To find out how to get involved or become a sponsor of the week, visit: http://www.medialiteracyweek.ca/
Health & Wellness Education Certificate Program
A blended on-line and in-class program for educators who recognize that healthy children
and youth are better able to learn and that schools are well suited to be able to influence
students’ health.
Go to http://pdce.educ.ubc.ca/programs/certificates/health-wellness-education-certificate-program for more information.
Opportunities to work with Family Studies teachers locally, provincially, and internationally
OFSHEEA encourages your personal growth by providing opportunities to network with organizations such as
the Ontario Family Studies Social Sciences and Humanities Leadership Council, Ontario Home Economics Association, Canadian Home Economics Foundation, and the
International Federation of Home Economists.
Recognition of excellence in the teaching of Family Studies
You have an opportunity to nominate a colleague for
their continued work within the field of Family Studies.
As a member, you are also able to receive one of the
many awards of distinction that OFSHEEA has to offer.
This is a great way to bring recognition to your subject
area and to have your Director of Education and your
Principal informed of the contributions of outstanding
Family Studies teachers.
An organization that speaks specifically
for Family Studies educators
In order to be pro-active and have input into the
changes taking place in education, we need a strong
association. By being a member, you can ensure that
this important subject area is not forgotten in the
“grand scheme” of things. We are only as strong as our
membership.
Professional connectedness
During summer workshops and the annual conference, you will have the opportunity to meet with
teachers from all parts of Ontario who share your
concerns and your beliefs about the value of Family
Studies.
A pro-active voice in the province
Through membership in OFSHEEA, you have representation at meetings with the Ministry of Education.
You have a voice in reminding the Ministry of the
value of Family Studies in the curriculum. With a unified voice, OFSHEEA speaks on your behalf.
You have a chance to be pro-active
rather than reactive
You have an opportunity to make a difference. A
chance to be aware of educational change as it relates to Family Studies curriculum. Through OFSHEEA
communications, you will receive valuable information regarding new resources, teaching techniques
and ideas to try. You will also be informed about upcoming curriculum reviews and writing opportunities.
We must all do our part to promote
Family Studies education. By renewing your
membership with OFSHEEA, you remain part of
a strong voice in the province.
Renew your OFSHEEA membership
online TODAY!!!
Your $75 Membership includes:
• the bi-monthly newsletter, OFSHEEA Ideas
•
voting rights at the annual general meeting
•
OFSHEEA website including access to
members’ only section
•
a voice at the Ministry of Education, Ontario Teachers’ Federation, and other
agencies advocating for Family Studies
• access to members’ only resources
• lesson ideas and links
• professional development opportunities
• eligibility for awards and scholarships
• discounts on resources and conference fee
REPORT TO:
THE ONTARIO HOME ECONOMICS ASSOCIATION (OHEA),
THE ONTARIO FAMILY STUDIES HOME ECONOMICS EDUCATORS’ ASSOCIATION (OFSHEEA)
THE ONTARIO FAMILY STUDIES, SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES LEADERSHIP COUNCIL
(OFS3HLC)
RE: Canadian Symposium XII, Issues and Directions for Home Economics/Family Studies/
Human Ecology Education
February 22-24, 2013
Radisson President Hotel, Richmond, British Columbia
The Canadian Symposium on Home Economics Education has been held bi-annually for the past 22 years in
various locations across Canada. It provides a forum for sharing information and research, and action planning to strengthen Home Economics/Family Studies/Human Ecology/Family and Consumer Science Education
in the future. Educators from all levels gather to:
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Present current research in Home Economics and related fields (education, family sociology, food
studies, nutrition, housing, environment, ecology and curriculum studies)
Discuss the current status and new developments in Home Economics/Family Studies/Human
Ecology at both the elementary and secondary levels
Share innovative curriculum projects designed to enhance Home Economics/Family Studies/
Human Ecology/Family and Consumer Science programs
Address current social, political, cultural, economic issues that have implications for Home Economics/Family Studies/Human Ecology/Family and Consumer Science programs
This year’s Symposium encompassed all of the above. The 35 presentations were inspiring and rejuvenating!
The program opened with a stirring address by Dr Peter Grimmett, Head of Curriculum and Pedagogy at UBC.
He discussed what he called “an intriguing relationship” between health and human ecology and made the
comparison of the changes he found last summer in Berlin, Germany to the history of home economics. On
this trip he and his wife experienced an unforgettable “perfume”, a movement to health and well-being in
Berlin. Dr Grimmett expressed a similar movement for home economics in its on-going mission of proclaiming health and well-being. He concluded his presentation by announcing a new tenure track position
(Assistant Professor) in home economics/human ecology/health education at the Faculty of Education in the
Department of Curriculum and Pedagogy. This is indeed very exciting news! This places British Columbia as
“the” place for home economics/human ecology education in Canada!
Presentations were themed according to the following:
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Where are we going? The perspective of new scholars.
Social Conditions and their Meaning for Home Economics/Family Studies/Human Ecology Education.
Community Connections
Thinking and Eating Green
Enhancing Ecology as a Unifying Theme
Multiple “Literacies” of Home Economics Education
Changing Family Dynamics: Implications for Home Economics/Family Studies/Human Ecology
A Critical Approach – Connecting with New Scholars
The Changing Classroom – Connecting with New Scholars
Enhancing Home Economics/Family Studies/Human Ecology Teacher Professional Development
Programs
Enhancing Textiles Curriculum
Where to From Here?
Presenters were predominately from British Columbia but also included a delegation from Egypt and the
U.S.A as well as presenters from Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. They drew from graduate studies and
university educators to high school and elementary school educators as well as related community projects
and programs. Time limits were strictly enforced for presentations with table talk activities interspersed. It
was an extremely well executed program that maintained a high level of focus and engagement.
My presentation, Choosing Local and other Components of Financial Literacy for Food Studies Courses, fell
under the Multiple “Literacies” of Home Economics Education section.
Sponsors included the BC Dairy Association, the Canadian Home Economics Foundation, the Department of
Curriculum and Pedagogy, Faculty of Education UBC, Surrey Home Economics Teachers’ Association, and the
Teachers of Home Economics Specialist Association.
Updates from the provinces were given. Please see a copy of the presentation I made on behalf of Ontario.
Proceedings from the Symposium are being gathered and will be available on the Internet later in the spring.
To highlight any of the presentations would be unfair for I truly enjoyed every one. I was inspired by the ideas, research
and the use of technology. I was also inspired by the mixture of ages and stages and the dedication and commitment of
young teachers who see such a need for Home Economics/Human Ecology courses and programs. I was especially
pleased to meet and hear fellow cohort members in the Masters of Education in Home Economics (Human Ecology and
Everyday Life) program.
I want to thank OHEA, OFSHEEA, OFS3HLC as well as my current principal, Grant McCumber, Oakridge Secondary
School, London, Ontario for the financial support that enabled me to attend.
Should anyone have any questions as to the presentations, please do not hesitate to contact me. I will inform the various organizations as to the proceeding postings when available.
Diane O’Shea PHEc, OCT
Family Studies Educator and Member of OHEA, OFSHEEA and OFS3HLC
Update: Family Studies Education in Ontario – 2013
Update: Family Studies Education in Ontario – 2013
Prepared by Susan Smith and Diane O’Shea
Release of Revised Course Descriptions and Course Codes for Revised Curriculum Revised Policy Documents (December 21, 2012)
This is MAJOR news! Surprisingly, the announcement came just before the start of the Christmas holiday. We
have waited for our particular curriculum, Social Sciences and Humanities, Grade 9-12, for almost three
years. The Ministry did have writing teams in place to develop unit plans and lesson plans to match the new
curriculum. We are not sure if these will be revived.
The revised Social Sciences and Humanities Curriculum was released with 4 other Curriculum Documents:
Canadian and World Studies, Grades 9 -12, Classical Studies and International Languages, Grade 9-12, First
Nations, Métis and Inuit Studies (formerly Native Studies), Grades 9-12, and French as a Second Language,
Grades 9-12 (Core, Immersion and Extended)
Family Studies courses dominate the Social Sciences and Humanities Curriculum Document. Of the full 30
course complement, Family Studies courses comprise 19 of those offerings. This number is actually 21 since
two courses may be offered at the Grade 9 or the Grade 10 levels.
What is changed?
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Course with new course title (e.g. Exploring Family Studies has replaced Individual and Family Living (HIF10/20).
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Courses with new pathway designations (e.g. Working with School-Age Children and Adolescents
College Preparation (HPD4C) has replaced Parenting and Human Development Workplace Preparation (HPD4E).
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Courses with new course titles, similar codes, but new content (e.g. Housing and Home Design
(HLS3O)).
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Brand new courses (e.g. Food and Culture University/College Preparation (HFC3M) and Food and
Culture Workplace Preparation (HFC3E)).
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Pathway Distinction (e.g. Nutrition and Health University Preparation (HFA4U) and Nutrition and
Health College Preparation (HFA4C) have replaced Food and Nutrition Sciences (HFA4M).
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At time of writing, course titles, descriptions and codes are the ONLY details that have been released. Course expectations are pending and desperately desired so that training and planning
can begin. Mandatory implementation: September 2013.
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The political situation in Ontario may have had a significant effect on the release of the revised
curriculum.
Teacher Qualification Programs at Ontario Universities
While a direct route to teacher training in Family Studies no longer exists, students now enter Family Studies
teacher qualification programs with degrees ranging from sociology, fashion, nutrition, social science, human
ecology, gerontology, to child studies, gender studies, women’s studies, kinesiology and psychology.
Of particular interest are new and previous degree programs at Brescia University College at the University of
Western Ontario. http://www.westerncalendar.uwo.ca/2013/pg1015.html
Admission requirements to the Faculties of Education vary with programs in Junior Intermediate and Intermediate Senior Family Studies at the University of Western Ontario, and Intermediate Senior programs at
OISE/University of Toronto and York University.
Enrolments have remained relatively consistent in the last several years. At Western this year (2012-2013)
there are 14 Intermediate/Senior teacher candidates about to embark on their last practicum as well as 5
Junior/Intermediate teacher candidates.
At Ontario Institute for Studies in Education /University of Toronto there are currently 30 teacher candidates
completing their final practicum.
Nipissing University has launched a new degree program in Child and Family Studies with concurrent options
(2009/10).
Information from York University was not available.
Additional Qualifications Courses in Family Studies
•Queens offers Intermediate Additional Basic (IAB), Parts 1, 2 and 3, and Honours Specialist
•Western offers IAB, Senior AB, Parts 1, 2, 3(specialist) and Honours Specialist
According to information provided by the Ontario College of Teachers, the total number of candidates in Ontario enrolled in Intermediate Family Studies from all service provides:
2010 – 357
2011 – 382
Jan – Oct 2012 – 295
•The total number of candidates enrolled in Senior Family Studies from 2010 – 2012 has been consistently
55.
•Many primary – junior teachers take additional qualifications as a way to pursue administration careers.
Faculties of Education have been required by the Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities to
reduce their admissions overall.
Need for Practical Training and Support for Family Studies Teacher Candidates
Many teacher candidates continue to lack in the practical skills associated with Family Studies. Food and textile skills continue to be required to teach the more popular courses in secondary schools. This has been an
on-going issue.
The lack of practical skills may become an even greater concern with the release of the new Social Sciences
and Humanities curriculum where there is a significant emphasis on practical skills, experiential learning and
sustainability. Of the 19 new/revised Family Studies courses, 6 are food and/or nutrition courses, 3 are textile
– related courses, and 3 are child development courses which include food and nutrition components. There
is also 1 management course encompassing food preparation skills and clothing decisions, 1 housing and design course that requires practical design skills, and 1 introductory course which includes all aspects of Family
Studies. The remainder of the courses focus on family and relationship development.
Organizations such as the Ontario Family Studies Home Economics Educators’ Association, the Ontario Home
Economics Association, and the Ontario Family Studies, Social Sciences and Humanities Leadership Council as
well as district Boards of Education such as the Toronto District School Board, continue to offer workshops,
resources and other training opportunities in response to the above mentioned need. Teacher candidates are
also encouraged to investigate night-school interest courses in sewing. At Western, field trips have been integrated into the teacher training; these continue to be received with a high degree of enthusiasm.
At Ontario Institute for Studies in Education/University of Toronto students are offered opportunities to attend a workshop to gain these skills as part of their pre-service program.
Family Studies at the Junior/Intermediate Level
Junior Intermediate teacher candidates are encouraged to learn how to integrate Family Studies concepts,
themes and resources into existing curriculum in order to meet expectations in subject areas such as Social
Studies, Health and Physical Education, Math and Language Arts. Excellent resources exist, particularly those
from Ontario Agri-food Education.
Elementary teacher candidates report mixed acceptance of their background and pending qualification during their practicum experiences. Many students use this qualification as a vehicle to move into the secondary
school program taking an additional qualification program to gain their secondary qualifications.
The Toronto District School Board has been instrumental in developing an integrated curriculum to integrate
Family Studies in Grade 7/8 programs. Resources have been developed and may be purchased by outside
parties.
Have you thought about studying for a Masters of Education?
There still time to apply for the completely on-line the Masters Program in
Education in Curriculum and Pedagogy in Home Economics/Human Ecology/
Family Studies (Applications due April 30th, documentation can follow). This is
a cohort program with the sub-title, Human Ecology and Everyday Life, with
one course per term over a period of 2 1/2 years.
Go to:
http://pdce.educ.ubc.ca/master-home-economics-hee2/
OFSHEEA offers many awards to recognize outstanding Family Studies teachers.
Nominate a teacher that you admire!!
All submissions are to be made to the awards committee by July 31 to be considered for selection in
that year. Nomination packages, which can be found within each award page at www.ofsheea.ca, are
to be mailed to the OFSHEEA office by this date. The awards selection committee then reviews the
applications and makes final selections. All awards are celebrated at our Awards Luncheon held at
our annual fall conference and meeting in November. See page 11 of this newsletter for a description of each award.
OFSHEEA Ideas is now being published six times a
year! Look for the next issue coming to your email in
May/June.
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What great new ideas do you have for:
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Field trips?
Making the classroom learning relevant
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Food Labs (how do you “authenticate” the food lab experience for your students)
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Projects in your classrooms & schools
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