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Carr, Audrey; Ellis, Jewell Deene – VocEd, 1981
Justifies continued categorical funding for home economics and consumer education by noting the improvement in programs and the number of persons served. (JOW)
Descriptors: Consumer Education, Educational Development, Federal Legislation, Home Economics
Gindele, John; And Others – VocEd, 1981
Consumer education activities for secondary, adult, and special needs students are described in "What Does It Cost to Run a Home?" by John and Joseph Gindele; "Taking the Show on the Road" by Linda Lewis; "Special Home Ec Program" by Marty Nelson; and "Understanding Civil Law" by Michael Weis. (SK)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Consumer Education, Daily Living Skills, Home Economics
Terry, David R.; And Others – VocEd, 1985
Contains "Adult Learner and the Perkins Act" (Terry); "Special Needs Provisions of the Perkins Act" (Cobb, Kingsbury); "Strengthening the Academic Foundations of Vocational Education" (Parks, Henderson); "Planning New Directions for Consumer and Homemaking Education" (Kister, Smith, Hughes); "Sex Equity…
Descriptors: Academic Education, Accountability, Adult Learning, Consumer Education
Cross, Aleene A. – VocEd, 1979
Discusses educational needs in vocational home economics and suggests changes in curriculum and instruction to provide essential competencies needed by homemakers: changing program emphasis, changing curriculum structure, changing focus in instruction, and rewriting not only the curriculum but also performance objectives. (MF)
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Change Strategies, Consumer Education, Course Objectives
