JAMB Home Economics · Section 2

Consumer Education

Section B: Home Management

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Syllabus content and objectives

Official JAMB Home Economics outline · Section B: Home Management

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Meaning and importance of consumer education.

Objective

Explain the importance of consumer education.

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Definition and types of markets.

Objective

Identify the different types of markets.

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Distributors or consumer agents.

Objective

Describe the various consumer agents.

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Sources of consumer information.

Objective

Identify sources of consumer advice and information.

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Purchasing practices.

Objective

Apply the principles of consumer education to wise shopping.

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Advertising.

Objective

Identify the types of media used by advertisers; describe their advantages and disadvantages.

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Consumer rights and responsibilities.

Objective

Explain the rights and responsibilities of the consumer.

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Community programmes.

Objective

Identify community programmes relevant to consumer education.

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Government agencies and regulatory bodies.

Objective

Identify the functions of government agencies and regulatory bodies.

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