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Students Perspectives toward Key Personal Finance Variables
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Miller, Donald; Hite, Nancy Groneman; Slocombe, Tom; Railsback, Barbara – Delta Pi Epsilon Journal, 2010
Purpose: In the current economic climate, young people's attitudes and habits related to money management seem to be of great interest. The primary purpose of this study is to advance the knowledge base in the area of personal finance education. Methodology: This survey was administered by English teachers to a convenience sample population of 326…
Descriptors: Consumer Economics, Student Attitudes, Living Standards, Money Management
Teacher Attitudes On Consumer Issues
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Burton, John R. – Delta Pi Epsilon Journal, 1971
Research regarding teacher attitudes toward consumer issues and their importance indicates that teachers of home economics, social studies, and business tend to respond in a manner similar to that of a consumer advocate. (Author)
Descriptors: Business Education, Consumer Economics, Surveys, Teacher Attitudes
A Critical Look at Basic Business Education
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Jones, Eugene – Delta Pi Epsilon Journal, 1971
Although basic business education should be a part of every student's general education, it lacks the respect and dignity that many business educators believe it should have. The problem is most of all one of developing the product to where it meets the criteria of a discipline. (Author/JS)
Descriptors: Business Education, Consumer Economics, Economics, Intellectual Disciplines
This We Believe About the Expanding Leadership and Planning Role of the Business Educator in General Education
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Delta Pi Epsilon Journal, 1971
A policy statement for business and economic education as formulated by the National Business Education Association and Delta Pi Epsilon. (JS)
Descriptors: Business Education, Consumer Economics, Economics, Educational Objectives
Basic Business Education--Is There Hope?
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Wyllie, Eugene D. – Delta Pi Epsilon Journal, 1971
Reviews the development of basic business education and suggests ways to improve the program. (JS)
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Business Education, Consumer Economics, Individualized Instruction
Basic Business Education in the Future
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Blockhus, Wanda – Delta Pi Epsilon Journal, 1971
Descriptors: Business Education, Consumer Economics, Curriculum Design, Economics
Basic Business Education: Role, Problems, and Attack
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Daughtrey, Anne Scott – Delta Pi Epsilon Journal, 1971
Several trends which offer greater viability for basic business education include improved content, increased enrollments, improved sequential curriculum, a systems approach, improved textbooks, promotion of consumer education, newer approaches, more flexibility in learning structure, improved teacher preparation, and strengthened ties with the…
Descriptors: Business Education, Consumer Economics, Economics, Educational Trends
The Employment of Consumer Affairs Professionals.
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Ristau, Robert A. – Delta Pi Epsilon Journal, 1980
The future potential demand for persons who prepare for consumer affairs positions appears to be good. Applicants should have expertise in an area besides consumer affairs, and employers prefer development of specific consumer competencies and high communication skills. (Author/JOW)
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Consumer Economics, Consumer Science, Employment Opportunities
Personal Economic Understanding and College Business and Economics Courses
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Kim, Paul Y. – Delta Pi Epsilon Journal, 1977
A study was undertaken with the view that economic education is a continuing process and that development of personal economic understanding is a crucial part of business and economic courses in 2-year colleges. It compared personal economic understanding achieved by freshmen and sophomores who completed courses entitled Introduction to Business,…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Business Education, College Curriculum, Consumer Economics