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9780137027941

Life Skills for the 21st Century Building a Foundation for Success

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  • ISBN13:

    9780137027941

  • ISBN10:

    013702794X

  • Edition: 1st
  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2009-10-26
  • Publisher: Pearson

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Summary

This first edition text teaches students that not only can the five areas of responsible living can be balanced, but also that they are in fact interconnected in contemporary life. Managing success and achievement by honing life skills with family, peers, school, work, and community. Written for new students taking study skills and life skills courses.

Author Biography

Emergent Learning LLC develops textbooks and software designed to help students succeed in their chosen career.  The team of professionals at Emergent Learning has produced numerous texts in areas such as computer education, health science, agriculture, and family and consumer science.  

Table of Contents

Part 1: Self Discovery

1.      Understanding Yourself

2.      Making Healthy Choices

3.      Building Your Character

4.      Personal Wellness

5.      Interpersonal Relationships

 

Part 2: Human Development

6.      The Life Cycle

7.      Family Basics

8.      Child Care

9.      Community Connections

 

Part 3: Consumer Awareness

10.  Personal Finances

11.  Money Management

12.  Consumer Resource Management

 

Part 4: Careers

13.  Career Preparation

14.  Career Development

15.  Managing a Job Search

16.  Career Success

17.  Career Satisfaction

 

Part 5: Practical Living

18.  Living with Technology

19.  The Food We Eat

20.  Kitchen Basics

21.  Clothing Management 

22.  Clothing Construction

23.  Personal Environment Considerations

24.  Personal Environment Management

25.  Personal Health and Hygiene

 

Appendix

A. Get involved in FCCLA

B. Career Clusters and Pathways

C. Basic First Aid and CPR

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