FAMILIES ILLUSTRATED CONCEPT AREAS*
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descriptions of film or television titles that can be used to teach the
concept.
Films or clips that explore families and
their relationships to other institutions such as the educational,
governmental, religious and occupational institutions as they exist in
various societies and times.
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and tv titles by subconcept area
Films or
clips that illustrate family strengths, challenges and weaknesses and how
family members relate to each other.
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Developmental
life cycle
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and tv titles by subconcept area
Films or clips that provide
an understanding of the developmental changes of individuals throughout the
life span.
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and tv titles by subconcept area
Films or
clips that illustrate the physiological, psychological, and social aspects of sexual
development throughout the lifespan, so as to understand and achieve healthy
sexual adjustment
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and tv titles by subconcept area
Films or clips
that illustrate the development and maintenance of interpersonal relationships
and the issues associated with healthy and dysfunctional relationships
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and tv titles by subconcept area
Films or
clips illustrate an understanding of the decisions individuals and families make
about developing and allocating resources, including time, money, material
assets, energy, and social relationships, to meet their goals
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and tv titles by subconcept area
Films or
clips that illustrate an understanding of how parents, teach, guide, and
influence children and adolescents; as well as the reciprocal relationships
between children and parents across time
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and tv titles by subconcept area
Films or clips
that illustrate legal and policy influences on families and couples dynamics
and status in society
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and tv titles by subconcept area
Films or
clips that illustrate the character and quality of human social conduct, and
the ethical questions and issues that may arise in family life and/or working
with families.
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and tv titles by subconcept area
Films or
clips that illustrate families or couples in counseling situations or otherwise
related to families in therapy.
Oftentimes techniques of counseling and therapy are represented, as are images and
social messages about counseling and therapy.
Film
and tv titles by subconcept
area
FAMILY
LIFE EDUCATION
Films or
clips that illustrate the general philosophy and broad principles of family life
education in conjunction with the ability to plan, implement, and evaluate such
educational programs.
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Adapted from areas of competencies of Family Life Educators, National Council
on Family Relations