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resources for studies in family, home economics and consumer science from a biblical worldview
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A curriculum model for home economics at Solusi College TertiaryPurpose: This study was conducted to determine the needs of Zimbabwean families in household management so as to develop a home economics curriculum for Solusi College. Method: Home economics syllabi from the University of Cambridge... -
A description of trends in home economics curriculum, enrollment, and degrees granted in Seventh-day Adventist colleges and universities - A five year study, 1976-1980 TertiaryProblem: As the role of home economics continues to be defined and evaluated within Seventh-day Adventist colleges and universities and higher education generally, a clear perception is needed of the purposes and directions of home economics. The purpose... -
A Look at Home Economics Programs in North American Adventist Schools Grade 9-TertiaryResults of research on the status of home economics in Adventist academies and colleges in North America. Four surveys dealing with the teaching of home economics were sent out. Survey results indicate that the majority of schools no longer require or even... -
A Program to Develop Strong Marriages Among Hispanic Immigrants at the Rockford Adventist Church’s Hispanic Adventist Church Grade 12-LifelongMarriages formed by Hispanic immigrants in the United States today face tremendous cultural, economic, interpersonal and spiritual challenges, which often lead some of them to separation and divorce. Cultural challenges include difficulty learning the English... -
An analysis of home economics curricula in Australian public secondary schools and North American Seventh-day Adventist secondary schools, with implications for Seventh-day Adventist secondary schools in Australia Kindergarten-Grade 12Purpose of the Study: The purpose of this study was to (1) compare home economics curricula for state secondary schools in Australia and Seventh-day Adventist secondary schools in North America, and (2) adapt Australian state curriculum guides to meet... -
An assessment of curriculum needs for family life studies in Trinidad and Tobago Kindergarten-Grade 12Purpose of the Study: This study is designed to assess the curriculum needs in Family-Life Studies for Seventh-day Adventist schools in Trinidad and Tobago where no adequate needs assessment has been undertaken. The Procedure: The... -
An Effective Marketing Plan for Home Economics Grade 9-LifelongWhat kind of marketing strategies can help dispel the misconception that home economics is merely training for homemaking? Four strategies for marketing home economics are suggested. Making the subject relevant to the lives of young people requires innovation... -
An investigation of perceptions of recruiting strategies - utilized for home economics students in three Seventh-day Adventist institutions of higher education in the United States of America TertiaryProblem: In view of the decline in enrollment among institutions of higher education in general and in SDA institutions in particular, a study of the factors influencing the reason for choice of college as well as other pertinent factors was conducted.... -
Bible Readings for the Home Grade 9-LifelongThrough the writings of Ellen White, find scriptural answers to over four thousand questions about Bible topics including: sin, prophecy, coming events, law of God, Sabbath, Christian liberty, public worship, the Christian home, and more. -
Families, Neighborhoods and Communities Unit Grade 1-Grade 3"The purpose of this unit is to help students from the beginning of their education to become aware that God created the family unit to be the center of an orderly and God-fearing society. It explores a traditional family, neighborhood and community and... -
Family Diversity and the Self of the FLE - Interrogating Intellectual Ideas with Personal Experience TertiaryAny emphasis on multicultural sensitivity in training, curricular development, policy advocacy, ethics, and program design and delivery is noteworthy given the increasing cultural mix in the American social landscape. This study examines the concepts of family... -
Home Economics - High School Supplements SSD Grade 7-Grade 12Adventist teachers' handbooks for integrating faith and values: these are practical guides with a variety of approaches to teaching key values, illustrations and examples. Separate booklets are available for each subject, including: Art, Business, Computer,... -
Home Economics Methods for the Secondary Level Grade 9-Grade 12Ideas and teaching methods for getting secondary students interested in home economics. Ideas include teacher enthusiasm, using a variety of methods, making the classroom surroundings pleasant, and establishing guidelines and then letting students pick the... -
JAE Editorial - Home Economics, Investing in Families Kindergarten-LifelongHome economics strengthens the family by dealing with all the phases of the life cycle. There are many career opportunities. Supporting home economics education and its curriculum requirements is a statement of support for stable, happy Adventist individuals... -
My Mother's Legacy - A Passion for Education Tertiary-LifelongThis article shares how an Adventist educator showed deep dedication to both her students and her own family. -
NAD Vocational and Technology Education 9-12 Grade 9-Grade 12A position paper encouraging and outlining uniform standards for NAD vocational and technology education. -
Revitalizing Home Economics Grade 9-LifelongHow can educators refute the arguments favoring elimination of home economics and revitalize the subject at the same time? Ideas include embarking on a public relations campaign, building faculty and administrative support, considering a name change, reorganizing... -
The Lift Project - Lift Your Mood and Your Life Preschool-LifelongEnjoy 10 fascinating lessons introducing scientifically proven ways to life your mood and your life, shared by Dr. Darren Morton, Lifestyle Medicine expert and Avondale College professor. Lesson 1 is freely available, while the rest require a paid account. -
The Role of Vocational Studies in Adventist Secondary Education Grade 9-LifelongHenry "focuses on the importance of vocational training in Jamaican Adventist Schools, its significance in this process of integration and indeed the need to improve educational offering in this area." -
Training in Up-to-Date Careers in Home Economics Grade 9-LifelongThe crisis in academy-level home economics has created a demand at the college/university level for programs leading to a wider variety of careers in the area. Student interest in home economics has become more specialized. Examples of job opportunities within... -
Working at Home Using Home Economics Skills Tertiary-LifelongThis article highlights the potential of the home-based business to solve the economic problems of families and lend support to parenting while providing for the family's economic needs. Topics discussed are divided into the following sections: home-based...