Forces Influencing Home Economics Curriculum Changes in British Columbia Secondary Schools; 1912-1985.

Thomas, Jane; Arcus, Margaret

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Publication Date: 1988

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Forces Influencing Home Economics Curriculum Changes in British Columbia Secondary Schools; 1912-1985.

Thomas, Jane; Arcus, Margaret

Canadian Home Economics Journal, v38 n2 p88-95 Spr 1988

The authors examined forces influencing British Columbian home economics curriculum change between 1912 and 1985. They state that educational philosophy trends had the greatest impact, followed by political-legal decisions. The authors suggest that home economics professionals develop appropriate political skills to increase their influence over the home economics curriculum. (Author/CH)

Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational History, Educational Theories, Foreign Countries, Home Economics, Influences, Politics of Education, Secondary Schools

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