Family life education : principles and practices for effective outreach

Preface1. Foundations and Philosophies of Outreach Family Life Education Defining Outreach Family Life Education A Brief History of Outreach Family Life Education Evolution in the Dissemination of Scientific Knowledge about Families Varied Approaches or ARoles@ in Family Life Education Developing a Working Philosophy for Outreach Family Life Education Conclusion Explorations2. Designing Comprehensive Prevention Programs in Outreach Family Life Education The Science and Profession of Prevention Two Related Prevention Education Models A Comprehensive Model for the Design of Family Life Prevention Programs Conclusion Explorations3. Elements of Quality Family Life Education Resources and Programs The Need for Standards of Quality for FLE Resources Elements of Quality FLE Resources Application of Assessment to Existing FLE Resources Characteristics of Strong, Sustainable Family Life Education Programs Conclusion Explorations4. Principles of Program Evaluation Evaluation as Friend and Foe: Stereotypes and Opportunities Developing a Vision Getting Specific: Program Goals and Objectives An Example of an Evaluation Framework in Parenting Defining the Kind of Information Needed: The Evaluation Questions The Logic Model Approach to Evaluation Innovations in Evaluation Using Evaluation Data Conclusion Explorations5. Designing Effective Instruction Component Display Theory First Principles of Instruction Conclusion Explorations6. Engaging an Audience The Art of Teaching What Changes People? Challenging Ideas from Personality Theories Relationships as the Basis for Helping Practical Applications Conclusion Explorations7. Teaching in Outreach Family Life Education: Mechanics and Methods Criteria for Selecting Useful and Valid Information Deciding How to Teach Select Methods for Outreach Family Life Education Conclusion Explorations8. Working with the Media in Family Life Education Mass Media and Outreach Family Life Education Understanding the Media: Walk a Mile in Their Shoes Working with the Media: Playing on the Same Team Writing Guidelines Media Interviews Conclusion Explorations9. Writing for the Lay Audience Purposes of Written Material Tips on Writing Examples of Effective Writing Conclusion Explorations10. Family Life Education on the Technological Frontier The Technological Landscape Developing Online Programs for Family Life Education Conclusion Explorations11. Working with Diverse Audiences Sensitizing to Differences Diversity of Learning Styles Ethnicity and Values Skilled Dialogue Group FLE Examples Programming for Diversity Conclusion Explorations12. Creating Effective Collaborative Partnerships Defining the Collaborative Process Advantages of Collaboration Challenges to Collaboration A Community Linkages Framework Assessing the Effectiveness of Your Collaboration Getting Started: Steps for Creating Effective Collaborative Partnerships Examples of Effective Family Life Education Collaborations Conclusion Explorations13. Marketing Family Life Principles, Practices, and Programs The Social Marketing Mix Crafting Marketing Messages to Foster Change Conclusion Explorations14. Improving the Practice of Family Life Education Professionalization of Family Life Education Program Rigor Program Effectiveness Marketing of FLE Principles, Practices, and Programs Reaching Diverse, Underserved Audiences Conclusion ExplorationsReferencesAppendixIndex