As we’ve previously shared, FCCLA competitive events make a big impact on Family and Consumer Science (FCS) students. These events help participants hone critical thinking and communication skills, develop practical knowledge, and prepare for successful careers.
For students considering careers in education, at any level, the FCCLA competitive events in Education and Training are of particular importance. These competitive events will help your students develop and refine the skills they need to succeed as superintendents; post-secondary, secondary and elementary school teachers; social workers; child care workers… the list goes on.
If you’re looking for fun, hands-on learning aids to help your students succeed in FCCLA competitive events in Education and Training, consider these suggestions.
Elementary Education Scenario Kit
From classroom management to lesson planning, the Elementary Education Scenario Kit introduces students to the unique scenarios they may come across if they pursue a career in elementary education. The included standards-based curriculum, scenario cards, posters, and student workbooks give your students the opportunity to walk in the shoes of an elementary teacher.
Education and Training Career Exploration Kit
Used to help students explore careers in education and professional support, the Education and Training Career Exploration Kit comes with student workbooks, posters, scenario cards, and standards-based lessons. This hands-on kit introduces students to potential careers in early childhood, K-12 education, administration and administrative support occupations..
Child Care Center Design Kit
The interactive manipulatives and comprehensive curriculum featured in the Child Care Center Design Kit help teach students best practices for laying out learning center rooms. Each kit includes furniture pieces and whiteboards for students to design rooms ideal for learning and student interaction at three different age groups. Students competing in the Interior Design FCCLA STAR Event could also benefit from using this kit.
CDA Scenario Kit
With interactive, real-world childcare situations, our CDA Scenario Kit helps students learn and practice the skills they need for jobs in childcare. This robust kit comes with a comprehensive teacher guide, student workbooks, and over 70 scenarios focused on infants, toddlers, and preschool-age children. The CDA scenarios fall into 13 different categories covering everything from health and safety to families and program management.
Child Development Online Course
Remote and hybrid learning environments are becoming more popular. With the Child Development Online Course, you can provide your students with engaging, online lessons on pregnancy and childbirth, child development, parenting, and more. This self-paced curriculum features knowledge checks, pre- and post-assessments, and a certificate of completion. This course can also prepare students competing in the Focus On Children FCCLA STAR Event.
Child Care Career Scenario Cards
Supplementing existing employability skills, teaching a complete unit on child care soft skills, and generating real-life discussions are just a few ways you can use the Child Care Career Scenario Cards. These occupation-specific workplace scenario cards present students with situations they would encounter in childcare careers. Students competing in the Career Investigation FCCLA STAR Event may benefit from exploring these scenarios as well.
RealCareer Employability Skills Program
The engaging and easy-to-use RealCareer Employability Skills Program incorporates hands-on activities and real-world application to teach students 20 different soft skills. These skills include everything from communication and interpersonal skills to time management and responsibility. This robust program features a teacher guide, 20 student workbooks, slide presentations, and 21 scenario cards. Students competing in the Interpersonal Communication and Job Interview FCCLA STAR Events can also prepare for their competitions using this program.
Leadership Soft Skills Program
From conflict management and honesty to team building and positivity, the comprehensive Leadership Soft Skills Program can be used as a standalone course or to supplement current curriculum. This interactive program teaches 18 different soft skills specific to leadership. It features a teacher guide, 20 student workbooks, slide presentations, and 18 scenario cards to help students learn and apply key soft skills needed in the workforce. The Leadership Soft Skills Program can help prepare students competing the Leadership and Professional Presentation FCCLA STAR Events as well.
Learn more
Looking for more resources to prepare your students for FCCLA competitive events in Education and Training? Consider these options:
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- Our blog posts “10 useful tools to prepare your FCS students for FCCLA competitions” and “10 MORE Tools To Prepare FCS Students for FCCLA Competitions”
- This downloadable, printable poster on the Education and Training career pathway
- Our webinar on “Tools to Prepare Your FCS Students for Competitive CTSO Events:”
