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Herr, Judith; Zimmerman, Karen W. – Journal of Home Economics, 1982
Home economics programs must be reexamined in light of the increasing number of dual-career families. New programs tailored to meet their needs help to keep home economics on the cutting edge. Home economists must be flexible, creative, and willing to meet the challenges. (JOW)
Descriptors: Family Life, Family Planning, Family Problems, Home Economics Education
Aryal, Chuda Nath; And Others – 1984
Focusing generally on non-formal education for adolescents and youth, this symposium provides a paper that describes an approach to introducing family-life education to Malaysian youth, and also two abstracts: the first suggests a conceptual model for providing education and training appropriate to adolescents, and the second discusses from a…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Curriculum Development, Educational Improvement, Family Life Education

Norris, Deborah – Canadian Home Economics Journal, 1986
The author states that home economists interested in the prevention of family problems can collaborate with practitioners who plan and implement marriage preparation programs. She says that home economists have the potential to assist marriage preparation practitioners in needs assessment, the setting of objectives for programs, and devising…
Descriptors: Family Life Education, Family Problems, Home Economics, Home Economics Teachers
Knox, Alan B. – New Directions for Continuing Education, 1979
An overview is provided of continuing education programs for mid-life change, with an emphasis on the offerings of community colleges and employers; on career, family life, and women's education; and on counseling. (SK)
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Adult Counseling, Career Change, Career Counseling
Abrams, Irwin – New Directions for Experiential Learning, 1981
Preprogram, field experience, and postprogram activities (e.g., community study skill development, communication skill development, orientation assignments, the university environment abroad, the family home-stay, work experiences, independent projects) can be used to enhance the value of cross-cultural experiences. (MSE)
Descriptors: Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Activities, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Context
Walters, Karen – 1985
Various agencies are attempting to meet the needs of latchkey children through programs run by parent alliances, community organizations, social service agencies, youth groups, schools, businesses, churches, and private day care centers. Studies of latchkey children during the past 15 years have concentrated on measuring the effects of self-care…
Descriptors: After School Programs, Ancillary School Services, Childhood Needs, Elementary Education