Suggests why clothing is a pertinent area of study and how to evaluate the relevance of clothing instruction. (SK)

Explores issues relevant to change in the clothing studies curriculum. Includes content specifics, teachers, planning, and recommendations for teacher involvement in curriculum planning. (JOW)

A program in which trainable mentally handicapped (TMH) students are taught home economics skills is described. Discusses why home economics is the area usually chosen for educating TMH, how a suitable curriculum is developed, and how this curriculum can be implemented in food classes and in clothing classes. (CT)