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ALEXANDER, FRANK D.; HARSHAW, JEAN – 1964
AN EXPLORATORY STUDY EXAMINED CHARACTERISTICS OF 1,128 HOME DEMONSTRATION UNITS TO SUGGEST HYPOTHESES AND SCOPE FOR A MORE INTENSIVE STUDY OF A SMALL SAMPLE OF UNITS, AND TO PROVIDE GUIDANCE IN SAMPLING. DATA WERE OBTAINED FROM A SPECIALLY DESIGNED MEMBERSHIP CARD USED IN 1962. UNIT SIZE AVERAGED 23.6 MEMBERS BUT THE RANGE WAS FAIRLY GREAT. A NEED…
Descriptors: Age Groups, Children, Clubs, Educational Background
Nelson, Helen Y.; Jacoby, Gertrude P. – 1973
In evaluating Federally-funded adult consumer-homemaking education programs in New York, ten programs were selected. A sample of participants was drawn through a process of random, unannounced visits. Evaluation techniques included interviews, systematic observation, ratings, and recording critical incidents. Several instruments were created for…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Programs, Consumer Education, Evaluation Methods
New York State Education Dept., Albany. Div. of Occupational Education Programs. – 1986
The broad objectives of this curriculum are to: (1) develop skills that lead to effective decision making, problem solving, and management in the home, school, community, and workplace; (2) develop concepts and skills basic to home and family responsibilities; and (3) develop personal skills that will enhance employment potential. The syllabus…
Descriptors: Career Planning, Consumer Education, Daily Living Skills, Decision Making Skills