Describes four new teaching packages that are part of an extensive consumer education series of curriculum materials that includes, in addition to these packages, 22 mini units.'' (See EJ 046 804-808 for previous reviews of twelve of these units.) (Author/MF)

A graduate educational research methods class assessed selected effects of instruction on research consumership and compared four types of assignments requiring research article appraisal. (Author/MF)

Comprehensive indepth report on instructional materials programed package. Provides selection data for school systems based on multiple criteria assessing instructional processes and content, difficulty of implementation, and ease of incorporation into an ongoing curriculum design. (Editor)

Modern education must show the student the impact of his choices not only on the economy but also on the ecology. (Author/RA)

The Bay Area Reference Center (BARC) offered a workshop that concentrates on how the public library can act as a center for free knowledge for the consumer in all fields. The bibliography is one of those included in the workshop kit. (46 references) (Author)

Consumer education is a necessary and integral part of the total educational process, and we must strive to accord it rightful status in all curriculums. To ensure the economic health of our nation's marketplace and its future consumers, we can do no less. (Author)

A primary goal of any economics program should be a strong commitment to citizenship education. Other criteria are development of critical thinking skills, emphasis on basic conceptual tools of economics, objectivity of the materials, variety of instructional approaches, local curriculum goals, and a strong evaluation component. (Author/MLF)

The consumer aspects of death and dying are discussed as part of a comprehensive death education program. Suggested areas to be covered include traditional funeral procedures and costs; alternatives including cremation, body donation, and funeral and memorial societies; and drawing up a will. Some suggested teaching strategies are outlined. (JMF)

The planning and development of an information booklet on X-rays for the use of patient education is described. (JD)

Presents a music educator's guide to selecting audio equipment. Tells what to look for when choosing speakers, amplifiers, cartridges, turntables, and tapedecks. Charts are used as guides for price ranges and a glossary of terms that will be encountered in audio showrooms. (Editor/RK)