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Teaching about Computers in Home Economics--Without a Computer.
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Grogan, Jane P. – Journal of Home Economics, 1984
Presents a conceptual outline for incorporating the subject of computers into a home economics program, through such topics as consumer education, family living, privacy, and decision making. (SK)
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Consumer Education, Decision Making Skills, Family Life Education
Running against the Current: Teaching Decision-Making in Child Development.
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Nelson, Martha Herndon – Journal of Home Economics, 1983
The decision-making approach develops skills useful in a variety of situations and belief systems. Child caregivers can create environments that are rich in decision-making experiences so that children can make decisions effectively and accept responsibility for them as they approach adulthood. (JOW)
Descriptors: Child Caregivers, Child Development, Decision Making Skills, Home Economics
The Value of Decisionmaking for Nursery School Teachers
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Hildebrand, Verna – Journal of Home Economics, 1973
Descriptors: Decision Making Skills, Nursery Schools, Objectives, Preschool Teachers
Family Life Education in Secondary Schools
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Keenan, Dorothy – Journal of Home Economics, 1971
Descriptors: Decision Making Skills, Family Life Education, Secondary Education, Self Concept
Management and Decision Making in the Nursery School
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Hildebrand, Verna; Paolucci, Beatrice – Journal of Home Economics, 1974
Types of decisions (educational, social, and resource) made by nursery school personnel and the process of helping children become effective decision-makers are explored. Nursery school management may be evaluated by asking, how effective is decision making in the nursery school, and how is each child actually progressing? (AJ)
Descriptors: Administration, Decision Making Skills, Nursery Schools, Objectives
A Model for Environmental Empowerment: National Issues Forums.
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Rehm, Marsha L.; Davidson, Phyllis M. – Journal of Home Economics, 1991
National Issues Forums enables citizens to teach themselves about issues and encourages reflective action and informed public policy. The Tennessee Home Economics Association used the forum approach to involve students in environmental discussions and develop leadership skills. (SK)
Descriptors: Citizen Participation, Conservation (Environment), Decision Making Skills, Empowerment
A New Look at Teaching Clothing Construction
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Lare, Joan H. – Journal of Home Economics, 1975
Descriptors: Clothing Instruction, Creativity, Decision Making, Decision Making Skills
Is Education Relevant?
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Ack, Marvin – Journal of Home Economics, 1970
Dr. Ack, director of the division of school mental health of the Menninger Foundation looks at educational institutions and finds them lacking in relevancy and effect. This article, from his speech in March 1970 for the Kansas Home Economics Association, is based on material he had prepared for the Spring 1969 issue of College and University.…
Descriptors: Decision Making Skills, Educational Improvement, Educational Problems, Learning Activities
The Challenge of Shaping Future Families
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Lane, Betty – Journal of Home Economics, 1973
Suggests ideas for influencing the life planning of today's youth. (SB)
Descriptors: Consumer Education, Decision Making Skills, Family Counseling, Family Life Education