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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
Office of Education, United States Department of the Interior, 1933
One of the seven objectives of education adopted by the committee on the reorganization of secondary education was "worthy home membership." Adoption of this objective led to a reexamination of provisions for homemaking education. As a result, a number of regional conferences were held at which educational leaders and scientists in various fields…
Descriptors: Family Life, Home Economics, Expertise, Conferences (Gatherings)
Washington Office of the State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Olympia. – 1986
This guide is intended to assist teachers and vocational administrators in getting parents, students, and members of the community at large to participate in the process of planning and developing a high-quality home and family life education program. The first section discusses the importance of teamwork among parents, students, school, and…
Descriptors: Advisory Committees, Communication Skills, Community Involvement, Cooperative Planning
Science and Education Administration (USDA), Hyattsville, MD. – 1981
New initiatives in home economics research, extension, and higher education are proposed in order to influence national goals for family well-being measurably within five to ten years. The proposals are for work to be conducted cooperatively by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the land-grant colleges and universities, cooperative extension…
Descriptors: Cooperative Planning, Economic Status, Educational Objectives, Energy
Wagaman, Dean; And Others – 1970
Intended as an aid to administrators, the booklet presents a brief overview of the present state of vocational education. It provides bits of information and statistics on a variety of topics: the necessity of vocational education, youth, vocational education and occupations in Washington State, employment trends, new emerging technologies, women…
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Allied Health Occupations Education, Business Education, Career Development
ALERS-MONTALVO, MANUEL; AND OTHERS – 1966
THE COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE OF COLORADO IS CONDUCTING A STUDY, IN JEFFERSON, WASHINGTON, AND HUERFANO COUNTIES, TO ASSESS PROBLEMS, NEEDS, OR WANTS IN AREAS OF ACCELERATING POPULATION LOSS OR GAIN, TO DEVELOP EXPERIMENTAL EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, AND TO EVALUATE MEANS OF ORGANIZING AND APPLYING THE EXTENSION SERVICE TO THE BEST ADVANTAGE. THIS…
Descriptors: Church Programs, Community Leaders, Community Problems, Community Services
Ohio State Univ., Columbus. Center for Vocational Education. – 1973
The purpose of the project was to provide current and/or prospective impact home economics teachers with opportunities to develop the sensitivity and skills needed to work with disadvantaged populations in inner city and rural areas. Twenty-four participants completed a one-week orientation workshop and a six-week internship. The orientation…
Descriptors: College Students, Communication Skills, Disadvantaged, Family Life Education
California State Dept. of Education, Sacramento. Bureau of Publications. – 1983
Designed to assist teachers and administrators in developing curricula for secondary vocational home economics programs, this publication provides materials for the two programs that comprise vocational home economics education--consumer and homemaking education (CHE) and home economics related occupations (HERO) programs. The CHE program is…
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Child Care Occupations, Child Rearing, Clothing Instruction