A survey of 303 Missouri home economics teachers attempted to identify factors that positively affect teachers' self-perceived competence to teach clothing construction to mainstreamed, physically handicapped students. Primary factors were (1) personal clothing construction experience, (2) college course that dealt with disabilities, and (3) years…

The article describes seven innovative home economics projects. They are in the areas of child care development, fashion, consumer education, secondary school career education, and FHA/HERO contributions to the classroom. (AG)

The career exploration guide is the first of a series of five interrelated program resource guides encompassing the various dimensions of the fashion industry. The series is intended to provide an information source for establishing, expanding, or evaluating secondary and adult vocational instructional programs related to the broad field of…

THIRTY-TWO PARTICIPANTS ATTENDED A 4-WEEK TRAINING SEMINAR UNDER THE DIRECTION OF SIX MEMBERS OF OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY'S HOME ECONOMICS STAFF. FOUR COURSES WERE OFFERED. FOUR HOURS PER DAY WERE ALLOTTED FOR SPECIAL GROUP EXPERIENCES, 1 TO 2 HOURS DAILY FOR GENERAL SESSIONS INVOLVING ALL PARTICIPANTS, AND THE BALANCE OF THE DAY FOR GROUP…

GUIDELINES FOR TEACHERS WHO ARE PLANNING LESSONS FOR ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY STUDENTS IN CLOTHING AND TEXTILE CLASSES WERE DEVELOPED BY TEACHERS, TEACHER EDUCATORS, AND STATE SUPERVISORS. MATERIALS WERE TESTED BY CLASSROOM TEACHERS, REFINED, AND EDITED. MODELS OF TEACHING-LEARNING UNITS, EACH ON DIFFERENT COLORED PAPER, ARE PRESENTED FOR THREE…

Twenty-three female students, enrolled in the Apparel Construction and Fitting course at West Virginia University, were evaluated to determine whether the ability of the students to perform basic mathematical skills is related to performance in a clothing construction course. Educational implications of the results are discussed. (CT)

Presents examples of ways information gathered in oral history interviews may be used to teach home economics concepts. Sample projects are described in the following areas: nutrition, clothing, housing, family life and human development, and household management. (CT)

Describes a study conducted to develop and evaluate a series of individualized modules for selected fundamental skills used in clothing construction. Results indicated that individualized instruction may be a more effective mode of instruction than lecture-demonstration, and that the instructional modules are effective instructional tools.…

THIS GUIDE IS FOR TEACHER USE IN PLANNING A SHORT COURSE IN HOME ECONOMICS PROGRAM FOR 11TH AND 12TH GRADE BOYS AND GIRLS. IT WAS DEVELOPED BY ARLINGTON COUNTY SCHOOLS, VIRGINIA, AND THE CONTENT WAS DETERMINED BY A COMMITTEE OF HOME ECONOMICS TEACHERS, A PRINCIPAL, AND A FEW SELECTED STUDENTS. THE OBJECTIVE OF THE COURSE IS TO PROVIDE A SERIES OF…

AN APPRAISAL WAS MADE OF THE CLOTHING INSTRUCTION AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT CURRICULUM RESOURCE MATERIALS DEVELOPED FOR USE BY SECONDARY HOME ECONOMICS TEACHERS. PROCEDURES INCLUDED (1) A TEACHER SURVEY OF THE USES MADE OF RESOURCES AND (2) A PUPIL SURVEY WITH SPECIALLY PREPARED TEST INSTRUMENTS TO DETERMINE IF THE OBJECTIVES OF THE CLASSROOMS, GRADES…

An analysis of the data compiled from the author's study of a curriculum changes survey in college clothing and textile courses from 25 member institutions of the National Association of State Universities and Land Grant Colleges granting the largest number of bachelor's degrees in Home Economics indicates change is taking place. (Author/BP)

These three self-contained home economics miniunits on clothing and textiles are part of a set of 21 designed to provide middle school/junior high boys and girls opportunities to explore several areas of study within a 6-, 9-, or 12-week period of instruction. Units are designed to be free of sex-role stereotyping and are identified as level I…

A study was done of higher education curricula with substantial enrollment by women (such as fashion merchandising and home economics) to examine the context and substance of the curricula, to identify infrastructures that have supported these programs, and to probe issues that face administrators, faculty and students engaged in such programs.…