Apparel designers and physical educators working together could effectively increase performance potential for the athlete. (MM)

Eccentric dress on the part of adolescents should not be treated as a moral issue. The conflict between youth and adults over school dress codes is but another variation of the conflict between the needs and rights of the individual as opposed to those of a larger society. (CK)

Explains how students should dress for school if they are to be comfortable when the schools conform to the 65-degree maximum temperature setting ordered by the government. (IRT)

Notes that dress is a touchy subject but that dress makes a statement and creates a public image. Argues for a thoughtful, conservative, well-coordinated wardrobe for teachers. (SR)

A study assessed the information needs of catalog shoppers who buy clothing. A majority of the respondents regarded price, garment care, and fabric information vital to catalog purchases of clothing. (JOW)

Describes appropriate gear for day hikers and backpackers including boots, clothing, insulators, raingear, and parkas. Discusses the advantages and disadvantages of natural and synthetic fibers and materials. Describes methods for keeping moisture away from sleeping bags. Stresses the importance of being prepared for any type of weather when…

Strategies for warding off insects during outdoor activities include wearing thick, densely woven clothing in light brown or green colors; wearing clothing with tight cuffs to restrict access; and avoiding soaps, lotions, and other products with strong odors that attract insects. Repellents should be considered when skin must be exposed. (LP)

Discusses how a recent fashion trend known as "heroin chic" challenges conventional modes of argumentation. Considers how its popularization of abject, emaciated bodies presents an alternative to a logic of rationalism that grounds traditional argumentation. Discusses how by foregrounding corporeal performativity as a form of argument,…

Synthesizes philosophical and aesthetic insights taken from "Negative Dialectics" (Theodor Adorno) and freely developed from the illuminating sparks generated by the shock of words and things named. Aims to create instruments and clothing for the negative analysis of education. (BT)

This study investigated whether clothing can be perceived as a form of encouragement for success in a weight management exercise program. A small (n = 30) sample of children and parents, enrolled in a weight-management exercise program, responded to a survey instrument that included questions regarding fit and comfort of the clothing children wore…

This article focuses on the complex negotiations of critical workplace educators positioned amongst contradictory agendas and discourses in the workplace. While philosophically aligned with critical pedagogical agendas of transformation and collective action for workplace change, these educators perform an array of pedagogic articulations in…

Optimal learning occurs when students are interested in the subject matter, are motivated with challenging and quality learning opportunities, and when immersed in atmospheres that make learning enjoyable. One technique to promote optimal learning is through the use of constructive controversies. The purpose of this study was to provide an example…

Meeting the Housing and Interior Design Standards will provide students with skills for personal family life and towards becoming a professional in the interior design field. The mission of Housing and Interior Design education is to prepare students for family life, work life, and careers in the fashion industry by creating opportunities to…

The purpose of this guide is to assist clothing construction and design instructors in the State of Truk, Federated States of Micronesia, in planning instructional programs for secondary school students. Specifically, it is designed to: (1) provide uniformity and direction for all vocational clothing programs in the State of Truk; (2) provide…

The course described in this pamphlet will help the student construct his or her own garments and participate in the planning, preparation, production, and presentation of a show which will include modeling the garment and other variety-type acts. Designed for junior or senior year high school students, it is recommended that he or she…