To manage with reason and creativity the challenges across the lifespan
of living and working in a global society.
Family unit, as defined by function and not relationship, as the single
most important source of nurturing and informal learning across the lifespan.
Role of the student as an active learner, and the classroom teacher
as a facilitator.
Value of applying basic knowledge, i.e. reading, writing, and computation,
within one's life.
Need for critical thinking skills to address the issues of our complex,
information-based, global community.
These issues include:
-- a change in age-related composition of our culture
-- a change in roles of men and women
- -the balance of work and family responsibilities
-- cross-cultural diversity
Needs of the family unit to address continuing concerns in the areas
of:
-- Consumer and Resource Management
