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AhiALYSIS OF BEEAVIORAL OBJECOTIVES WITiH IMPLICLTIONS FOR PRE-STUDET TEACHING PREPARATION I. Introduction and Philoso phy Thi ;e of change influenced by scientific, technological, social, economic and cultural developments has marked the turning point in the history of home economics. These changes have re- vaaled the need for now concepts, new methodology and the need to prepare for carefully selected occupations in the light of jou op ortunities available for -raduates. The dual role of homemaker and wage earner implies that the home economics curriculum must be revamped to meet the demands of society. Realizing that these societal needs largely influence the structure of the curriculum, the home economics curricula is designedd to improve the quality of family living and to prep are ii- dividuals for emlovyent. The commonality of the current needs indicate that the primar 7 function of the hone economics curriculum is that of developing individuals to be successful as family members, productive citizenship and participate effectively in community service. In past years, university home economics programs prepared young women for the task of homemaking. Today, home co- nomice is something more than upgrading the quality of family living although this continues to be important, is more than developing
