Campus Units
Apparel, Events and Hospitality Management
Document Type
Article
Publication Version
Published Version
Publication Date
Winter 2014
Journal or Book Title
Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences
Volume
106
Issue
1
First Page
47
Last Page
49
Abstract
A constant challenge for family and consumer sciences (FCS) educators, particularly those in more scientific-based courses, is keeping students interested in course material and ensuring active participation (Ramey-Gassert, Walberg, & Walberg, 1994). The concept of learning outside of the traditional, formal classroom setting is an important component of FCS educational pedagogy. Methods of learning beyond the FCS classroom include visiting museums, accessing archives—both in person and virtually—and participating in field studies (Roehl, 2013).
Copyright Owner
American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences
Copyright Date
2014
Language
en
File Format
application/pdf
Recommended Citation
Diddi, Sonali and Marcketti, Sara, "The Role of Museum Exhibits in Teaching Textile Science" (2014). Apparel, Events and Hospitality Management Publications. 74.
https://lib.dr.iastate.edu/aeshm_pubs/74
Included in
Fashion Design Commons, Fiber, Textile, and Weaving Arts Commons, Higher Education Commons, Industrial and Product Design Commons
Comments
This is an article from Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences, Winter 2014 106(1); 47-49. Posted with permission.