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Consumer Education

Consumer Education Activities for the development of consumer skills in five categories I n today's fast changing economy, it is imperative for persons to shop wisely and to spend money efficiently. Wise shopping and efficient spending are multi-faceted and require a variety of skills. Avoiding deception in the market place should be of particular concern to us all. A special education curriculum frequently incorporates consumer education in which handicapped students are taught a variety of skills for informed shopping and spending (Kolstoe 1970; Brolin and Kokaska 1979). Unfortunately, the standard curriculum for non-handicapped students does not always include objectives or activities for the development of good consumer skills, making these students easy prey for mis- leading newspaper and magazine advertisements, mail order schemes, and other forms of consumer deception. This article details activities for the development of con- sumer skills in five categories: (1) critical reading, (2) compara- tive shopping, (3) avoiding consumer swindles, (4) assessing product guarantees, and (5) consumer complaints. These activ- ities can be incorporated into either a special education or standard curriculum. Each activity can be adapted to a variety of age and ability levels, and each is designed to be coordi- nated with other areas in http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Academic Therapy SAGE

Consumer Education

Carroll, Martha E.; Gress, James R.
Academic Therapy , Volume 22 (4): 8 – Mar 1, 1987
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Activities for the development of consumer skills in five categories I n today's fast changing economy, it is imperative for persons to shop wisely and to spend money efficiently. Wise shopping and efficient spending are multi-faceted and require a variety of skills. Avoiding deception in the market place should be of particular concern to us all. A special education curriculum frequently incorporates consumer education in which handicapped students are taught a variety of skills for informed shopping and spending (Kolstoe 1970; Brolin and Kokaska 1979). Unfortunately, the standard curriculum for non-handicapped students does not always include objectives or activities for the development of good consumer skills, making these students easy prey for mis- leading newspaper and magazine advertisements, mail order schemes, and other forms of consumer deception. This article details activities for the development of con- sumer skills in five categories: (1) critical reading, (2) compara- tive shopping, (3) avoiding consumer swindles, (4) assessing product guarantees, and (5) consumer complaints. These activ- ities can be incorporated into either a special education or standard curriculum. Each activity can be adapted to a variety of age and ability levels, and each is designed to be coordi- nated with other areas in

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Published: Mar 1, 1987

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