HOMEMAKING EDUCATION III

 ADVANCED PROBLEMS IN CLOTHING

 OVERVIEW

 Advanced problems in clothing will be influenced by the
past experiences of the pupils.
 Problems selected and experiences provided should be the
result of cooperative pupil-teacher planning. They should be
determined by the individual needs of the pupil. The degree
of intensiveness and extensiveness will be determined by the
background of training and the experiences of the individual
pupil.
 Opportunities should be provided for specialization and for
the pupil to progress according to her interest and ability. Skills
developed may increase earning possibilities of individuals.
 Opportunity should be provided for becoming informed on
recent developments in textiles.
 Adequate space and equipment is essential to an effective
learning situation.
 OBJECTIVES
To develop:
 ability to make most of one's individuality through clothing
 selection
 ability to make variations of basic pattern
 ability to work independently
 increased ability in alteration of pattern for the individual
 figure
 increased ability to apply color, line and design in clothing
 and accessories
 increased skill in planning for and using the clothing dollar
 more intelligently
 manipulative skills and techniques of clothing construction
 understanding of use in acceptable short-cuts in clothing
 construction