Family Life Education: Working with Families across the Lifespan

by Carol A. Darling; Dawn Cassidy; Sharon M. Ballard

• ISBN13: 9781478647379
• ISBN10: 147864737X
• eBook ISBN(s): 9781478649434
• Additional ISBN(s): 9781478611431
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2022-06-01
• Publisher: WAVELAND PR
• More Book Details

About This Book

Family Life Education: Working with Families across the Lifespan, Fourth Edition

This comprehensive textbook is a go-to resource for students and educators in the field of family life education. It's designed to provide a broad overview of the discipline, covering its history, theoretical foundations, and practical applications. The book is primarily used by students and professionals in family life education, as well as those interested in understanding the complexities of family dynamics across different stages of life.

Who Uses It?

Primarily, this book is used by students and instructors in family life education courses at the college and university levels. It's also a valuable resource for family life educators, social workers, counselors, and anyone interested in understanding the diverse needs of families across various settings.

History and Editions

The fourth edition of Family Life Education: Working with Families across the Lifespan has been updated to reflect the evolving landscape of family life education. This edition includes new models that provide insight into the discipline and practice, expanded information about working with diverse audiences, and the skills needed to be a culturally competent family life educator. The authors, Carol A. Darling, Dawn Cassidy, and Sharon M. Ballard, have incorporated theory, research, and practice while providing guidelines for planning, implementing, and evaluating family life education programs.

Author and Other Works

Carol A. Darling, Dawn Cassidy, and Sharon M. Ballard are the authors of Family Life Education: Working with Families across the Lifespan. Carol Darling and Dawn Cassidy have been involved in the field for many years and are certified family life educators. Sharon Ballard brings her expertise to the text, ensuring that it remains comprehensive and practical. The authors' broad overview of the field includes a brief history of family life education as an established profession.

Key Features

• Comprehensive Coverage: The book covers core concepts in family life education, including detailed explanations and examples.
• Diversity and Representation: The text reflects the diversity within the discipline and across cultures and communities.
• Updated Research: The fourth edition includes detailed updates on working with diverse audiences and the skills needed to be a culturally competent family life educator.
• Interactive Tools: The text includes personal experiences and reflections of 17 family life educators working in various settings, providing a meaningful context to the continuing evolution and importance of family life education in society.
• Global Perspective: Comments from 35 international colleagues representing 27 countries and 6 continents facilitate understanding the role of family life education in various international settings.

Detailed Information

ISBNs and Formats

• Paperback: ISBN-13: 9781478647379
• eBook: ISBN-13: 9781478649434 (available through VitalSource)
• Rental Options: Various rental durations available from different retailers

Publication Details

• Publisher: Waveland Press, Inc.
• Publication Date: July 1, 2022
• Number of Pages: 468 pages
• Language: English

Other Editions and Formats

• Related ISBNs:
• 9781478649434 (eBook)
• 9781478647379 (Paperback)

Additional Information

• Certification: The authors consider the Certified Family Life Educator credential requirements of the National Council on Family Relations throughout the text.
• Interactive Classroom Exercises: The book includes interactive classroom exercises that focus on building awareness, appreciation of diversity, and global trends.
• Discussion Questions and Activities: Discussion questions and activities encourage readers to examine issues and apply what they have learned.

This detailed information section provides a quick reference for all the available formats and sources for Family Life Education: Working with Families across the Lifespan, making it easier to find and access the book in the preferred format.