Consumer Education is not intended to direct consumer choices. It does provide an awareness of alternatives and opportunities and assists the consumer in making the choice which is best for his purposes in light of his values. It is not the purpose of consumer education to indoctrinate values. Consumer education should provide the experiences that…

This book is designed to aid American home economists sent to other countries on technical assistance programs and home economists of other countries responsible for beginning such programs focused on the home and family. The information describes the pioneering experience of trained people in many countries and some ways in which basic principles…

Two major hypotheses are considered in an attempt to account for the relative absence of home economics in the educational system of the Soviet Union: (1) strengthening of the family unit is not compatible with Soviet policy, and (2) Soviet commitment to economic growth negates home economics education. (Author/EC)

To establish whether contemporary women accept or reject myths relative to conception and pregnancy, two groups of women (pregnant women and never-pregnant women) were surveyed on 60 related items. Scores for pregnant and never-pregnant women did not differ significantly; however, the advent of pregnancy does appear to improve pregnancy knowledge.…

A study showed that the accreditation process provided a valuable and necessary service to home economics units. It remains a major method of monitoring and promoting educational quality. (JOW)

Reviews the early history of home economics education research (1930s to 1960s), summarizes current research efforts of the 1970s and 1980s, and offers suggestions for future research. (SK)

Ways in which the home economics teacher may use research are noted, and the basic components of research are described and summarized in a checklist for use as a guide in evaluating research. Components covered include the problem, the sample, data collection techniques, data analysis methods, and interpretation of findings. (JT)

Describes the role of a supermarket home economist. (SB)

On October 16, 1968, the 90th Congress passed Public Law 90-576 to amend the Vocational Education Act of 1963. The authors of this article, in their positions in the U.S. Office of Education, have been actively involved in planning the implementation of Part F of Title I, entitled "Consumer and Homemaking Education." They present here…

Nutrition educators are beginning to realize that they need to change their attitudes, approaches, and teaching techniques and find new ways to motivate young people to adopt good nutritional habits. (Editor/SB)

Discusses a program in which home economics majors are assigned several weeks of practice teaching in elementary school situations during their sophomore year. (Editor/SB)

A survey of 4-year home economics programs revealed that current curriculums are primarily traditional, tightly prescribed, and are not taking advantage of opportunities in field experience, interdisciplinary offerings, and the use of educational technology. (Editor/SB)

Describes the equipment used in one child observation situation and the observers reactions to the arrangement. (Editor)