"Give & Take" is a series of 12 15-minute television/film programs and related print materials on consumer economics designed to improve the economic knowledge and decision-making skills of 13- to 15-year-old students. This report describes the processes and presents the results of"Give & Take" formative evaluations…

The document introduces a project to develop course packages integrating innovative and conventional economics teaching techniques. The major objective of the project was to improve productivity in economics teaching at the college level. The document is presented in four sections. Section I explains that the project was initiated in 1976 by TEFRC…

In this document the teaching of economics in British schools is investigated by the Royal Economic Society in Collaboration with the Association of University Teachers of Economics and the Economics Association in Great Britain. The following five major questions are considered in this review of the teaching of economics at the university and…

This study was undertaken in 1966 to determine the extent of K-12 economic education in the public schools of California and the college training of the economic teachers. The objective was to develop constructive recommendations in areas where the programs need strengthening. All elementary and secondary school districts were surveyed. Forty…

Considers the emphasis placed on furthering the spoken English skills of business students at a German polytechnic and attempts to show how this relates to the perceived vocational orientation of the future graduates pursuing a particular course of studies. (Author/CB)

Reviews research results regarding employment opportunities for professional nannies and nanny education programs in the U.S. Describes training programs conducted by employment agencies and continuing education divisions, and two- and four-year credit programs. Relates findings regarding curricula, instructional materials, faculty, professional…

An analysis of 12 secondary economics textbooks revealed that the economic issues of poverty, unemployment, and labor as they relate to Blacks and Hispanics are often ignored. Economics texts would be greatly improved if critical work led to the inclusion of even such rudimentary information as race-specific employment data. (RM)

"Trade-Offs," a series of television programs in economics education for children nine to thirteen years old, was found to enhance both cognitive achievement and attitude formation. A semester teacher workshop was also found to be more effective than either a one-day or a three-day workshop. (RM)

Questionnaires were mailed to persons who received a baccalaureate degree in home economics education from an Alabama college or university from 1973-77. Data on employment status from the 264 respondents was studied in correlation with information on home economics teacher supply and demand. The tight job market is discussed. (SJL)

A study was undertaken to investigate the effectiveness of live model v videotape presentations in home economics education relative to student achievement and performance. Findings support the feasibility of videotape presentations for the acquisition of knowledge and performances of demonstration and laboratory teaching strategies. (JOW)

A statewide survey of employed homemakers was conducted to gain a greater understanding of the continuing educational needs of the employed homemaker in foods and nutrition and the best method to reach the employed homemaker. (LRA)

A survey of 1,000 college home economics students (718 responses) found that perceptions of courses, satisfaction with the university, attitude toward major, and occupational orientation were significant predictors of satisfaction with majors/departments. Significant differences in satisfaction, attitude, career and academic influences, and…

Reports on an experiment that tested whether course length and concentration affect learning. Using the "Economics U$A" television series, compares student performance in two classes taught over differing time periods. Results implied that concentrated time periods for courses may lead to more concentrated student effort. (LS)

A survey of 29 colleges of pharmacy revealed that 92 individuals were enrolled in graduate pharmacoeconomics education or training programs at 18 institutions. At least two institutions will initiate programs in 1994, and others are developing programs. Results are the first known estimate of formal programs to prepare students for…

Reports on a study to determine the extent to which higher education institutions do or do not have policies requiring the collection of outcomes data; how useful chairs of economic departments perceive these measures to be; and whether or not institutions plan to enhance their assessment efforts in the future. (CFR)