Publication Date

1995

Document Type

Dissertation/Thesis

First Advisor

Winsor, Helen Bruce

Degree Name

M.S. (Master of Science)

Legacy Department

Department of Human and Family Resources

LCSH

Textile industry--Study and teaching--Illinois; Clothing trade--Study and teaching--Illinois; Technical education--Curricula--Illinois; Fashion merchandising--Study and teaching--Illinois

Abstract

The purposes of this study were to examine the textiles, apparel and fashion merchandising programs (TAFM) at the high-school and community-college levels to: 1) discern program content and instructional level and 2) infer the possibility for adaptation of such programs to a tech-prep curriculum. A written survey was mailed to 350 high schools and 47 community colleges in the state of Illinois. Results indicated that course content and primary level of instruction appeared to be divided along program lines. Community-college programs featured business/industry content targeted at job or career path skills with a strong work-study value, whereas high-school programs featured traditional construction curriculum taught at the life skills level Many TAFM programs are in place at the high-school level, but few community colleges offer associate degree programs in the area. While program adaptation to tech prep is possible, a concerted effort would be required to coordinate programs in regional areas with a cooperating community college.

Comments

Includes bibliographical references.

Extent

61 pages

Language

eng

Publisher

Northern Illinois University

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In Copyright

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