Concurrent Sessions 7 - (NBCC CE Credit: #1 hr and Conference Attendance Credit: #1 hr)

303-01: Illustrating Family Systems Theory With a Family Sculpting Activity
Raeann R. Hamon, Abigail Estes

303-02: Personal Application of the Circumplex Model
Joe D. Wilmoth, Muhammad Riaz

303-03: Using a Documentary to Teach Family Theory: "Three Identical Strangers" 
Pamela B. Payne

303-04: Folding Towels to Introduce Bioecological Model of Development
Muhammad Riaz, Joe D. Wilmoth

303-05: Integrating Dysconscious Racism With Family Theory: Significant Learning Experiences in Family Science
Bill Anderson, Rachel Rymer

303-06: Can White, Heterosexual, Cisgender Males Teach Feminism and Intersectionality? Yes, But... 
Rhett M. Bilen

Chair/Moderator: Raeann R. Hamon

Summary
Family theories offer family professionals critical lenses necessary for research and practice, yet teaching family theories to students has the potential to be dry and boring. Consequently, family science instructors need to be creative in designing class content and activities that engage students and help them to see the relevance of theory in examining relationship and family dynamics, and the contexts in which families find themselves. This presentation will expand on six high impact teaching practices that engage students in deeper, yet practical thinking about family theories and their application. Papers include: Illustrating Family Systems Theory with a Family Sculpting Activity; Personal Application of the Circumplex Model; Using a Documentary to Teach Family Theory: "Three Identical Strangers"; Folding Towels to Introduce Bioecological Model of Development; Integrating Dysconscious Racism with Family Theory: Significant Learning Experiences in Family Science; andCan White, Heterosexual, Cisgender Males Teach Feminism and Intersectionality? Yes, But. . .

Objectives
-- Glean examples of high impact practices used to teach family theories.
-- Discuss methods of transforming theoretical concepts and language into classroom activities designed to further student learning outcomes.
-- Examine best practices in engaging students in learning and applying family theories content.

Subject Codes: education, family processes, family functioning
Population Codes: undergraduate students, educators, Family Scientists
Method and Approach Codes: pedagogy, educational, scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL)