Characteristics of Home Economics

Home economics is a class offered to high school students that teaches them how to effectively make personal decisions regarding nutrition, child rearing and other household issues.

Nutrition

Food and proper nutrition are a significant part of the home economics curriculum. Students learn food preparation, dietary guidelines as well as etiquette.

Child Care

Home economics students are taught the importance and responsibilities of raising a child. The students are given an introduction of a variety of child development theories and child rearing techniques.

Family Dynamics

The home economics curriculum helps students in understanding the components of a family unit, along with the responsibility of individual members of the family.

Household Management

Students learn about being independent and responsible. Some instructional techniques include financial budgeting and time management.

Consumerism

Students are taught to be smart shoppers by knowing the difference between wants and needs.

References

• About Home Economics
• Home Economics Lesson Plans

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