This paper describes a project conducted to strengthen consumer and homemaking education programs in economically depressed, urban areas of New Jersey by increasing the competence of home economics educators. The project focused on meeting the needs of school-age pregnant and parenting students. Objectives included identification of relevant home…

This pamphlet contains the statement of the Coalition of the American Home Economics Association, American Vocational Association, and Home Economics Education Association regarding the scope and definition of vocational home economics education. It is intended to serve as a basis for professional action. Sections of this statement address the…

Materials containing hazardous substances present serious problems to human health and to the health of the environment. There are many potential problems related to the site of a house or apartment, the construction materials used in the house or the apartment, products and materials used in and around the home, and disposal of materials.…

Designed as part of a 40-hour course in minor electrical home repairs, this 50-minute lesson is designed to enable the student to: (1) use a voltage tester to isolate electrical switching problems safely; (2) use simple hand tools to remove the defective switch without creating a shock hazard; (3) correctly identify the type of wire, current,…

The purpose of Project COMPETE is to use previous research and exemplary practices to develop and validate a model and training sequence to assist retarded youth to make the transition from school to employment in the most competitive environment possible. The taxonomy described in this project working paper focuses on instructional objectives in…

These materials for the curriculum area of meeting personal and family textile needs comprise one of six such packages that are part of the Ohio Vocational Consumer/Homemaking Curriculum Guide. The curriculum area or perennial problem taken us in this document is divided into three practical problems about what to do regarding: (1) physical,…

Existing data are reviewed and synthesized that speak to the extent to which Consumer and Homemaking Education (C&HE) programs at secondary and postsecondary levels contribute to student knowledge, attitudes, and behavior. Differences in program design that were found in the research literature are described before findings about effectiveness…

This study sought mainly to determine how needs perceived by Cooperative Extension specialists and Extension Home Economics influentials (largely homemakers) compare with perceptions by existing and potential extension Home Economics club clientele. Rank ordered perceptions of influentials and three other respondent groups (including 207…

The major hypothesis of this study was that homemakers who have been enrolled in a home economics program designed to prepare for the vocation of homemaking perceive themselves as more effective homemakers and/or as full time employees than those who have not been enrolled in such a program. To conduct the study, the Duncan's New Multiple Range…

A summary of an unpublished special problem by Katherine K. Hill, this paper found that Missouri Delta women are more similar than different despite varying economic levels. A Marriage Role Expectation Inventory of 37 statements was given to groups of women. The groups included professional and subprofessional Headstart personnel, members of…

A study was conducted to identify the essential living skills of males and females in the major roles of family member, individual, and employed person. Skills identified as most important dealt with finance, housing, clothing, feeding, transportation, physical aspects, social activites, and interaction of family members. (CT)

Project Connect was developed in Illinois to connect personal, family, and job responsibilities for adults and out-of-school youth in economically depressed areas of the state (including transitional ex-offenders and corrections populations). Making these connections enables individuals to learn to manage and balance these aspects of their lives…

A study assessed the effectiveness of the Occupation of Homemaking programs in Illinois secondary schools by collecting data for evaluating current programs and determining future needs. Approximately 350 randomly selected high school graduates from the years 1979-1984, half of whom had been enrolled in Occupation of Homemaking classes and half of…

This guide outlines the procedures for organizing and implementing STAR Event competitions held for members of the Kentucky Future Homemakers of America. (An acronym for the phrase "students taking action with recognition," the term STAR event refers to regional contests dealing with the skills taught in vocational home economics…

These materials for the curriculum area of creating a living environment comprise one of six such packages that are part of the Ohio Vocational Consumer/Homemaking Curriculum Guide. The curriculum area or perennial problem taken up in this document is divided into three practical problems regarding: (1) a place to live; (2) managing a home…