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Download full textKerka, Sandra; Bonner, Patricia – 1992
This resource list cites nationwide tests indicating that many teenagers and adults have not been well prepared to function as marketplace consumers. It notes that a survey of chief state school administrators (1990) found unanimous support among respondents for consumer education as a top or middle priority in educational revitalization. The…
Descriptors: Consumer Economics, Consumer Education, Decision Making Skills, Elementary Education
Credit Union National Association, Inc., Madison, WI. – 1972
This revised pamphlet was developed by a national association of credit unions for the purpose of directing consumer complaints to appropriate agencies or heads of agencies for action. Suggestions to aid the consumer are included, such as trying to solve problems at the local level before complaining to top officials. Addresses and phone numbers…
Descriptors: Agency Role, Career Development, Consumer Economics, Consumer Education
Coleman, Trudy; And Others – 1985
This instructional packet is one of a series of five modules that emphasize a systematic decision-making model for common problematic situations. The steps of the model are identifying the problem, gathering information, developing and assessing alternatives, implementing a solution, and evaluating and modifying the solution. Aimed at adult basic…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Community Resources, Consumer Economics, Decision Making Skills
Philadelphia School District, PA. Office of Curriculum and Instruction. – 1980
This booklet outlines competencies for consumer education courses in grades seven through 12 in the Philadelphia school system. Consumer education is seen to develop students' abilities to cope with situations encountered daily in their roles in our economic system. It puts into practice the basic skills of reading, writing, speaking, listening,…
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Competency Based Education, Consumer Economics, Consumer Education
Bliss, Tamara; And Others – 1973
This manual presents an experiential methodology for teaching consumer affairs. It is intended primarily as a resource for consumer education teachers and group leaders. Part 1 of the book introduces a philosophy of education and presents a description of the teaching method. The method involves the use of small groups and techniques such as…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Citizenship Responsibility, Community Resources, Consumer Economics
Kister, Joanna; And Others – 1993
This Resource Management Resource Guide is intended to help teachers implement Ohio's Work and Family Life Program. Course content focuses on the practical problems related to managing human and material resources, making consumer decisions, and feeding, clothing, and housing the family. These practical problems are posed through case studies and…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Clothing, Consumer Economics, Consumer Education
