IMPACT: Vocational Home Economics for Junior High School Students.

Smitherman, Barbara J.; And Others

Notes FAQ Contact Us

Back to results

Peer reviewed

ERIC Number: EJ180838

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1978

Pages: N/A

Abstractor: N/A

ISBN: N/A

ISSN: N/A

EISSN: N/A

IMPACT: Vocational Home Economics for Junior High School Students

Smitherman, Barbara J.; And Others

Journal of Home Economics, 70, 2, 20-3, Mar 78

The author describes a vocational home economics program called "Impact" designed to meet the needs of inner city junior high school students in Ohio. Standard home economics units are taught in Impact classes, but the content varies according to individual student needs. Emphasis is on developing a positive self-image in students with problems. (MF)

Descriptors: Disadvantaged Youth, Home Economics, Junior High Schools, Motivation Techniques, Occupational Home Economics, Parent Teacher Conferences, Program Descriptions, Self Actualization, Self Concept, Student Motivation, Student Teacher Relationship, Teaching Methods

Publication Type: N/A

Education Level: N/A

Audience: N/A

Language: N/A

Sponsor: N/A

Authoring Institution: N/A

Identifiers - Location: Ohio

Grant or Contract Numbers: N/A