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Peer reviewedPorter, Ernestine; And Others – Journal of Home Economics, 1978
A research project at Florida State University developed teaching materials for secondary home economics teachers faced with teaching hand and machine sewing and other clothing construction skills to visually handicapped students. The article gives some suggestions for presenting instructions and adapting equipment for cutting and sewing garments.…
Descriptors: Clothing Instruction, Handicapped Students, Home Economics, Mainstreaming
Peer reviewedReich, Naomi A.; Berman, Mark L. – Journal of Home Economics, 1971
Discusses the development of a linear program for teaching basic principles of clothing construction to college students with varying degrees of clothing construction experience. (Editor)
Descriptors: Autoinstructional Aids, College Credits, Educational Research, Home Economics Education
Peer reviewedLare, Joan H. – Journal of Home Economics, 1975
Descriptors: Clothing Instruction, Creativity, Decision Making, Decision Making Skills
Peer reviewedLoker, Suzanne – Journal of Home Economics, 1987
The author discusses various reasons that have been set forth for teaching sewing in the classroom. Reasons include (1) economy, (2) skill development, (3) quality recognition, (4) self-esteem, and (5) creativity. The latter receives some emphasis. (CH)
Descriptors: Course Content, Creative Activities, Creativity, Home Economics
