ERIC Number: ED543425
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 1931
Pages: 35
Abstractor: ERIC
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Biennial Survey of Education in the United States, 1928-1930. Bulletin, 1931, No. 20. Volume I. Chapter VI: Homemaking Education
Whitcomb, Emeline S.
Office of Education, United States Department of the Interior
This chapter of the "Biennial Survey of Education in the United States, 1928-1930" focuses on the following topic areas as they relate to homemaking education: Part I: Present trends, contains the following: (a) Contributions rendered; (b) Philosophy changes; (c) Expansion of home economics in our public schools; (d) Home economics required; (e) Some present practices, objectives, and economic values; (f) Family relationships and social adjustments; (g) Child care and training; (h) Home economics in parent education; (i) Home economics for boys; and (j) Home economics and preparation for gainful occupations. Part II: Recent important events of interest in the field of home economics, contains the following: (a) White House Conference on Child Health and Protection: Its significance to home economics; (b) Home-making conferences called by the Commissioner of Education; (c) The department of supervisors and teachers of home economics of the National Education Association; and (d) Survey of home economics in land-grant colleges and universities. Part III describes outstanding studies completed and in progress, and Part IV presents some forecasts for the future. [Best copy available has been provided.]
Descriptors: Educational History, Home Economics Education, Occupational Home Economics, Home Economics Teachers, Home Economics Skills, Home Economics, Homemaking Skills, Educational Philosophy, Public Schools, Educational Trends, Futures (of Society), Educational Practices, Educational Principles, Males, Females, Conferences (Gatherings), Child Welfare, Organizations (Groups), School Surveys, Educational Research, Land Grant Universities, Child Health, Parent Education, Required Courses, Role of Education, African American Education, Adult Education, Vocational Education, Foods Instruction, Nutrition Instruction, Clothing Instruction, Elementary Secondary Education, High Schools, Elementary Schools, Womens Education, Curriculum, Enrollment, Caregiver Training, African American Students, White Students, Urban Schools
Office of Education, United States Department of the Interior.
Publication Type: Historical Materials; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Adult Education; Elementary Education; Elementary Secondary Education; High Schools; Junior High Schools; Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Authoring Institution: United States Department of the Interior, Office of Education (ED)
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