In this article, the authors briefly describe key issues central to what Spring (2007) refers to as the "industrial-consumer paradigm" and the role of English as the global language characterized by what Harvey (1990) called "time and space compression." The authors also comment and provide a critique of some of its primary…

Consumer education teachers should be responsible in teaching the areas of "good" and bad" consumption patterns. In relation to this, "wealth" includes food, clothing, shelter, health care, and education; "nealth" refers to snacks, carbonated beverages and candy; and "illth" refers to tobacco, gambling, alcholic beverages, pornography,…

A bilingual pamphlet containing practical law-related information for recent Russian Jewish immigrants to New York City, this document addresses consumer concerns. Following a brief description of the Newcomer series, 15 questions are listed, each followed by an answer. Questions asked include the meaning of the terms consumer and contract;…

Although going barefoot is the easiest way for a vegetarian to deal with the problem of footwear, it is an impractical solution for those who are faced with harsh weather conditions. There are many nonleather, natural, and synthetic man-made material sandals, boots, and shoes. For the person who needs foot protection, there is a company that has…

This booklet on home furnishings, 1 in a series of 12, covers all the basic aspects of personal- and family-money management. Suitable for use by high school and college students as well as adults, this handbook offers guidelines for purchasing home furnishings and decorating materials. Section 1 discusses planning for home furnishings based on…

Consumer education's role in business education should attempt to provide students with consumer understandings and skills that will serve them personally both at home and on-the-job. Part of business education classroom activities should then center on consumer rights, needs, and problems. (BP)

Various methods of teaching consumer education in business education courses are enumerated. These include such teaching techniques as simulation and role playing, debating techniques, behavior analysis, continuum, preference testing, small group problem solving, learning packets, and publicizing consumer information. (BP)

In a consumer education brochure, the Federal Trade Commission traces steps that a family might take in fiancing an auto. Through the use of a case study comparison of the credit terms of two car dealers, explanations are given for terms such as annual percentage rate, credit life insurance, finance charge, and deferred payment price. Copies of…

Briefly presents some ideas on how to teach about the use and importance of product labels. (JMB)

Several classroom consumer education activities are discussed for use in instructing elementary school children. (MJB)

Dance can be a valuable means of meeting lifetime fitness objectives. Individual ability, style, and knowledge can help in determining which dance experience will provide the most enjoyable means of maintaining fitness. (DF)

Analyzes National Assessment of Educational Progress data on the computational ability of young adults 26 to 35 years of age. A high percentage of young adults can't balance a checkbook, use an income tax table, or apply simple math concepts in determining unit pricing. (Author/IRT) Aspect of National Assessment (NAEP) dealt with in this document:…