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Download full textHunter, Betty A. – 1976
The goal of the project was to validate, refine, and develop plans for implementation of a performance-based challenge test in the cognitive and psychomotor aspects of basic clothing construction skills that could be utilized for grades 7-14. An advisory board and a jury panel representing the three instructional levels provided assistance in…
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Clothing Instruction, Cognitive Tests, Home Economics Education
Northern Arizona Univ., Flagstaff. Center for Vocational Education. – 1982
These 25 modules for independent study comprise the first volume of a two-volume set of HERO (Home Economics Related Occupations) HELPS for student use in competency-based professional development. A management system that includes a filing system, testing, record keeping, and scheduling is discussed. A sample contract and other class management…
Descriptors: Autoinstructional Aids, Competency Based Education, Distributive Education, Fashion Industry
Mazejy, Shamiram – 1976
A study was conducted to identify the different entry level jobs available and to determine the competencies, qualifications, and/or training important for persons seeking employment in clothing apparel and textile service occupations in the State of Wisconsin. The four occupations studied were sewing machine operator, fabric specialist,…
Descriptors: Clothing, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Research, Employer Attitudes
Enterprise State Junior Coll., AL. – 1997
This curriculum package on introduction to textiles for team building for all associates has been developed by the Workforce 2000 Partnership, a network of industries and educational institutions that provides training in communication, computation, and creative thinking to employees and supervisors in textile, apparel, and carpet industries at 15…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Behavioral Objectives, Curriculum Guides, Instructional Materials
Friedman, Judy; Friedman, Deidre – 1989
The curriculum for the International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union (ILGWU) English as a Second Language (ESL) and technical classes is a collection of instructional materials and suggestions focusing on workplace-related topics and issues. This guide is intended for use in classes where one technical and one ESL teacher are present and where…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Classroom Techniques, Clothing, English for Special Purposes
Domalski, Beverly – 1975
This collection of art units is intended to be incorporated into the curriculum throughout the career motivation program, kindergarten through grade six. The units use simulated classroom art projects to provide students with exposure to the work done in textile decoration. General information about the textile industry and textile decoration, a…
Descriptors: Art Activities, Art Education, Career Awareness, Career Education
Chicago Public Schools, IL. – 1963
THE OVERALL IDEA HELD IS THAT THE FUNCTION OF HOME ECONOMICS IS TO HELP STUDENTS IDENTIFY AND DEVELOP THOSE FUNDAMENTAL COMPETENCIES THAT WILL BE EFFECTIVE IN THEIR PERSONAL AND FAMILY LIVING. A STRUCTURE AND FRAMEWORK UPON WHICH A TEACHER MAY ESTABLISH AN EFFECTIVE HOMEMAKING PROGRAM FOR 7TH- AND 8TH-GRADE GIRLS AND, AT THE SAME TIME, MAKE THE…
Descriptors: Child Care, Clothing Instruction, Curriculum Guides, Eating Habits
Duval County School Board, Jacksonville, FL. – 1975
Several intermediate performance objectives and corresponding criterion measures are listed for each of seven terminal objectives for a 6- to 9-week orientation to home economics occupations course for seventh grade students. The titles of the seven terminal objectives are Overview, Human Care Cluster, Food and Nutrition, Home Service Cluster,…
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Career Awareness, Career Exploration, Clothing
Peer reviewedSmith, Frances M.; Hausafus, Cheryl O. – Middle School Journal, 1993
Proposes middle-school curriculum integrating two diverse disciplines (home economics and science), incorporates social issues, and deals with fundamental concerns of young adolescents. Three major areas are included in framework: food additives for appeal, science of textile fibers, and chemistry of household cleaning. All should be taught by…
Descriptors: Academic Education, Adolescents, Chemistry, Curriculum Development
Ohio State Univ., Columbus. Vocational Instructional Materials Lab. – 1992
Developed through a modified DACUM (Developing a Curriculum) process involving business, industry, labor, and community agency representatives in Ohio, this document is a comprehensive and verified employer competency profile for occupations in clothing, fashion merchandising, and interior design. The list contains units (with and without…
Descriptors: Clothing, Clothing Instruction, Competence, Competency Based Education
Loudoun County Public Schools, Leesburg, VA. – 1989
The Loudoun County, Virginia, middle school home economics curriculum has been designed to meet the unique needs of the early adolescent. It is based on three major concepts: (1) basic skills; (2) self-knowledge/understanding/decision making; and (3) independence/interdependence. This guide on teen living for seventh graders includes a curriculum…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Career Education, Clothing, Competency Based Education
North Carolina State Dept. of Public Instruction, Raleigh. Div. of Vocational Education. – 1988
This guide was developed to be used by consumer home economics teachers as a resource in planning and teaching a year-long course in clothing and textiles for high school students in North Carolina. The guide is organized in units of instruction for a first semester course and a second semester course. Each unit contains a content outline,…
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Clothing Instruction, Competence, Competency Based Education
Alberta Dept. of Education, Edmonton. Curriculum Branch. – 1987
This curriculum guide contains the curriculum scope and sequence for the junior high school home economics program in Alberta, Canada. The first part of the guide provides an overview of the program in narrative format. Information is included on the rationale, goals, content, management process, characteristics of the adolescent learner,…
Descriptors: Clothing Instruction, Course Content, Course Organization, Educational Objectives
PDF pending restorationMcGregor, Linda, Ed.; Quickenden, Sandy, Ed. – 1984
This handbook contains directions for FHA/HERO (Future Homemakers of America/Home Economics Related Occupations) participation activities in Montana. Participation activities are local, state, and national level competitions involving students in vocational home economics programs. The handbook provides a general overview of participation…
Descriptors: Competition, Evaluation Criteria, Extracurricular Activities, Food Service
Jordan, Betty Jo; And Others – 1979
This publication contains descriptions of 100 courses for use by local education agencies in updating their Adult Consumer and Homemaking program offerings in response to new legislative and policy rulings. Courses are divided into these six categories: (1) Family Living and Parenthood Education (18 courses), (2) Nutrition (16 courses), (3)…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Programs, Child Development, Child Rearing
