This document is a revised version of the National Consumer and Financial Literacy Framework (the Framework) originally developed in 2005. It articulates a rationale for consumer and financial education in Australian schools; describes essential consumer and financial capabilities that will support lifelong learning; and provides guidance on how…

This study was undertaken in 1974 to determine the extent of economic education in the secondary schools of California and the formal economics training of the teachers. Questionnaires were mailed to the principals of all the junior and senior high schools in California. Approximately 1300 questionnaires were mailed and 480 returned. Since a…

Surveys have established that high school students are highly deficient in knowledge regarding basic topics typically covered in consumer education classes, such as economics, personal finance, and consumer rights and responsibilities. The following are among the current trends that have underscored the need for secondary consumer education: the…

This product development report is one of 21 such reports, each dealing with the developmental history of a recent educational product. Discussed here is the Developmental Economic Education Program (DEEP), which is focused on developing economic education programs to improve the understanding of economics in the nation's schools. The target…

Two high school students recommend revision of the economics component of the social studies curriculum to include study of income tax preparation, consumer fraud, investment practices, labor economics, and urban problems. (Author/DB)

Suggests consumer economic activities which can help elementary and secondary social studies students understand how to make wise consumer decisions. Also presents a directory of organizations and activities which distribute free materials related to the activities. (Author/DB)

Results of a survey of 92 corporate consumer relations personnel indicate that the most valuable aspect of a consumer relations major is the internship experience, but businessmen are reluctant to provide this to college students; development in verbal and written communications skills is the most important contribution classroom experience can…

The purpose of this guide is to assist K-12 educators in developing consumer education curricula that are planned, ongoing, and systematic. The guide is comprised of six sections. The first or introductory section describes the guide. Section two deals with rationale and goals. A discussion of definition and need, philosophy, and program goals is…

Recommends the case study approach in consumer economics education and suggests case study formats, including court cases, open ended episodes, vignettes, narratives, interpretive essays, and cases based on documents. Guidelines for developing case studies are also offered. (Author/DB)

Discusses the development of an economics curriculum in relation to the limited social, political, and economic realities which form the framework of a school's operation. Considers what schools must do, are not allowed to do, can do, know enough to do, and cannot control. (KC)

This study was undertaken in 1966 to determine the extent of K-12 economic education in the public schools of California and the college training of the economic teachers. The objective was to develop constructive recommendations in areas where the programs need strengthening. All elementary and secondary school districts were surveyed. Forty…

This project was conducted to study home economics curriculum needs by surveying former secondary home economics students to determine what tasks they learned in class and what instruction would have been helpful in order to provide curriculum managers, developers of materials, administrators, and teachers with more guidance in meeting the needs…

A plan to integrate consumer education concepts into the Maryland public school curriculum has presented broad goals, concepts, and objectives to form a framework for comprehensive consumer education. Compelling forces accelerating the need for consumer education have originated within schools to make education relevant to the problems of real…

These guidelines are designed to assist school districts in the development and implementation of new programs or in strengthening existing programs in consumer economics education at all levels. A variety of resources are included. The need for consumer economics education is discussed and a definition is provided. Goals are listed. Objectives,…