FINDING A PLACE FOR TRADITION IN THE CURRICULUM: A CASE STUDY FOR SEWING IN THE OHIO FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES CLASSROOM

Abstract

Historically, curriculum in Career-Technical Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) included basic sewing or clothing construction. But over time, this particular aspect of the old “Home EC” has been called into question regarding its usefulness in today’s society. Current FCS teachers participated in a research study aimed at assessing the prevalence of clothing and textiles within the Ohio secondary classroom. FCS teacher-educators who have the charge of educating future FCS secondary teachers need this information to help determine curriculum. Findings indicate that many secondary schools offer sewing within the curriculum and feel confident in doing so having considered the perspective of all stakeholders. The researchers conclude that sewing, as well as other aspects of clothing and textiles, should be included in the preparation of Ohio FCS teachers in order to prepare them for the real-world classroom.

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