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August 20, 2017 //  by  Kris //   7 Comments

Written by Kris Bales of Weird, Unsocialized Homeschoolers

I ’m getting ready to show my age. Back when I was in junior high (See? The age-showing is happening already because middle school wasn’t even a thing back then), we took our first elective class in 8th grade. Except it wasn’t really an elective.

All the boys took shop and, directly across the hall, all the girls took home ec. (See? More age showing with all that “boys build things/girls cook and sew things” stuff.)

I still remember proudly making biscuits, as I’d learned in home ec, for my dad one weekend.

(He was either being exceptionally kind or I have totally forgotten those 8th grade lessons because I can’t make biscuits worth a flip anymore.)

There is still an embroidered, apple-shaped pillow somewhere, and the latch-hook rug I made for my grandmother still hangs on her bedroom wall, even though she passed away many years ago.

What is home ec?

We’re long past the “boys take shop/girls take home ec” days, but that doesn’t mean we should be past teaching the skills of home economics.

Home economics encompasses all the skills needed to maintain a home such as:

• Preparing healthy meals
• Sewing (at least enough for simple repairs like replacing a button)
• Housekeeping
• Basic household repairs
• Menu planning and grocery shopping
• Budgeting and money management
• Balancing a check book/finances
• Making appointments (Some people hate calling to make a doctor’s appointment, but it’s something we all have to do at some point.)

Basically, what was once called home ec is what most of us now refer to as life skills – and it includes skills that both boys and girls need.

How to Teach Home Ec

So, how do you teach home ec – life skills – in your homeschool?

Teach it as an elective.

I love the cooking course that Jamie does with her kids. A lot of times, it just makes sense to intentionally address some aspect of home ec.

I know a lot of people teach their kids to cook as they go about their normal meal prep times, but that tends to not work well for me.  I find that I just want to get supper on the table.

On the other hand, if I’m purposefully using the time to teach a cooking concept, I start earlier than normal, allowing more time for teaching.

Get Dad involved by asking him to teach basic auto maintenance (changing the oil, airing the tires, changing a flat), lawn care, household repairs, or using the grill.

(Yes, moms can certainly teach those things, too. I just know at my house, my husband handles most of that, and asking him to share his knowledge with the kids is an easy way to get him involved in our homeschool.)

Use school breaks.

I like to use summer break to work on life skills . Schedules are usually more open, allowing time to focus on teaching kids practical skills such as doing laundry, cleaning toilets, or washing dishes.

Summer is also a great time to allow an older sibling to pass on a skill to a younger sibling. For example, an older sibling might teach the younger how to clean the bathroom. Cleaning bathrooms then becomes the younger sibling’s job and the older sibling can learn a new skill  to become his responsibility.

Incorporate the concepts into your daily life.

Many times, it makes sense to incorporate life skills concepts into your daily life, rather than teach them as a separate subject in your homeschool.

Maybe you have your kids sit down with you as you plan the week’s meals and have them suggest a meal for one or two nights. Or you take them to the grocery store with you and they see how you use your list and coupons to stick to your grocery budget.

Recently, my husband had to do some minor electrical work in our home. He called our 17-year-old son in to watch, help, and learn. My son’s BFF and his dad have spent the last year or two restoring a car, learning all kinds of things about auto mechanics as they go.

If you have a high school student, don’t overlook these learning moments. Give them transcript credit for home ec (or life skills) based on the mastery approach. The mastery approach just means that students receive credit for mastering a set of skills, though the “course” may have spanned a few years rather than a single semester or school year.

As an example of the mastery approach, recently a friend was worried that her high school senior still needed credit for a health class. However, after discussing it, she realized that her daughter had already covered all the concepts that a specific health course would have covered.

She’d taken a CPR course. She’d learned some of the skills in their church’s scouting-type group. Some of the lessons had been covered in other courses, such as biology.

It really was pointless for her to take a separate course when she’d already mastered all of the topics in a variety of settings over the course of her high school years. Instead, she was given credit based on her demonstrated mastery of the skills.

Home economics are still valuable lessons for today’s teens – boys and girls. (And feel free to teach your boys and girls shop class topics while you’re at it.) 

What life skills are you working on in your homeschool this year?

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Kris Bales is the quirky, Christ-following, painfully honest voice behind Weird, Unsocialized Homeschoolers . She and her husband of over 25 years are parents to two homeschool grads and one high school student. Kris has a pretty serious addiction to sweet tea and Words with Friends. She also seems intent on becoming the crazy cat lady long before she's old and alone.

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August 21, 2017 at 12:04 pm

Kris, Thanks for this helpful post. I especially appreciated the comment about giving credit for mastery on a high school transcript. That was an encouraging thought. I have 3 and my oldest is 11 so we aren’t there yet, but I see it coming around the corner and am trying to start learning what I will need to do to prepare my kids (and myself) for all that transcript. stuff. So this was really a “breath of fresh air” kind of thought for me to learn that I can give credit for a class even though they are learning life skills little by little over their childhood “lifetime” and not in one semester. But if they’they’ve mastered the content, they KNOW it & can be given credit for it. That is SO encouraging! Thank you!

August 22, 2017 at 8:07 am

Kris, I am about to join you in the age thing. 😉 Middle school wasn’t around either for me and I still struggle with exactly what grades they cover. I agree we need to make sure we teach our kids life skills. It takes time and effort but it is so worth it. <3 Now Biscuits I can make, but squares, hahaha nope! Trade? Jen’s latest post: 9 Signs That You Are In Survival Mode And How to Get Out

August 23, 2017 at 1:51 pm

I love this post! And I like your tip about giving credit when your child has mastery. I always stress about things being ‘official’, but you are so right. Why add a class or book when you’ve already mastered the material? Good advice!

February 26, 2019 at 5:29 pm

You make some great points for expanding home ec to life skills. I also appreciate the approach of giving credit for mastery. When evaluating the chores, I want to see the high schoolers take initiative, especially with the cleanup. If I have to remind and nag, they aren’t really mastering it yet. My older students joined a robotics club where they can plan and design a robot, and build it using a variety of materials and tools, and help write the engineering notebook and market their business idea. Can look at http://www.bestinc.org to see if BEST has a hub and homeschooling robotics team in your area.

June 24, 2019 at 9:56 am

My boys, 15 and 18, got a crash course in cooking, laundry, and housekeeping earlier this year when I broke my ankle. It was pretty much figure it out, or you don’t eat, or have clean clothes for the first couple of weeks. We probably still need a little more work on the housekeeping end. 😉

October 16, 2022 at 8:06 am

Thanks for the list of what Home EC is comprised of. I wasn’t thinking of a couple of those topics and definitely like the idea of adding them.

You write well, and it’s enjoyable to read. I laughed through your first two paragraphs and had to read them to my husband too. 😁

February 23, 2021 at 8:38 am

I was just wondering what happened to all of these life skills classes. Our classes weren’t segregated by gender, so I learned auto mechanics, wood working, and welding in 8th grade, as well as the cooking class, and sewing. I still have the trivet I welded in 8th grade many years ago. I’ve decided since public education has removed these esssential classes, I’m going to start them with my reluctant 14 yr old son. HIs older brother went to Camp Grandpa for the summers to learn basic repair classes and cooking with me. My eldest are amazing at life skills while my youngest is great on the Xbox. Sad and bad parenting on my part. I’m up for this challenge if you have a set curriculum to help follow to make it more legit for him. 🙂 Thank you!

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Home Economics Assignments

1945: home economics assignments.

1. Write a brief history of the Home Economics Movement in your section of the country ~ East, South, Middle West, or West.

1. Which institutions of higher learning first offered home economics courses in your state? In your section of the country?

2. List the names of at least three women who have been leaders in home economics in your state or region. Indicate briefly the contributions each has made.

3. Name five men who have been associated with the home economics movement. What contributions has each made to the profession?

1. Select the subject-matter field in which you are most interested (clothing, textiles, foods, nutrition, housing, institution management, etc.) and write a paper about the opportunities in that field, indicating the types of work available, nature of the work, training required, etc.

1. What positions are held by home economists in the community in which you live?

Source: Bane, Lita and Mildred R. Chapin.  Introduction to Home Economics. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1945 . ~ pp. 179, 226 ~

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I didn’t have a very hands-on family when I was growing up, so I really enjoyed taking a Home-Ec class when I was in highschool. I learned a few things that I still use today, but I wish I would’ve had more hands on training in home life skills.

The beauty of homeschooling is that we can incorporate every day life skills into our homeschool days with much ease. Everything can be turned into a learning experience when you are homeschooling and basic kitchen duties can become real life lessons. It’s a lot easier when our children our younger, but what about when they are in High School? How do you keep track of what they are learning at home with life skills and homemaking skills and turn that into an elective?

One credit hour is usually between 135-150 hours of coursework. In a school setting this usually equals about 50 minutes of class time for 180 days of school. If your highschooler cooks or sews, or creates things for the home, or helps care for your younger children throughout the day this can easily be more than an hour a day! There are so many creative ways that you can turn home economics into an elective.

Fun and Creative Home Economic Ideas:

If you have a hard time thinking out of the box, here are some fun and creative home economic ideas you can use to help you create your own elective for your highschooler:

Plain and Not So Plain  has some great Home Economics courses and they are all FREE:

Online Home Economics Kitchen Skills Curriculum – this course is designed to teach the basics of the kitchen and lessons in simple cooking. It is designed with 16 units and over 60 hours of instruction both online and in lab work. It can be counted towards a half credit hour  in home economics.

Household and Personal Management Skills Course – this course is designed to help you with the basics of personal and household skills. It is designed with 18 units and over 60 hours of instruction both online and in lab work. It can be counted towards a half credit hour  in home economics.

Life Skills for Young Men  – This course goes through and teaches them some real life skills that they will need to know to further themselves in life from the basic to the complex. It covers a lot of ground from personal grooming all the way to survival skills. You can click through and get each week of this curriculum for FREE.

How to Write Your Own Home Economics Curriculum from Bright Hub Education will help you to create your very own custom Home Ec Curriculum for your children.

31 Days of Home Economics from Life is Sew Daily has 31 different posts on Home Economics. There are so many different subjects you could use it to create your own curriculum. It is also written by someone who has a BS Degree in Home Economics! There is a lot of awesome information here.

7 Sisters Homeschool has a great article on How to Earn Credit for Home Economics on your highschooler’s transcripts.

The Homeschool HighSchool Podcast has a great podcast that discusses adulting skills that are important for your teens to learn, and how to turn them into an elective credit!

Sarah Shelton

Sarah is a wife, daughter of the King and Mama to 4 children (two homeschool graduates) She is a an eclectic, Charlotte Mason style homeschooler that has been homeschooling for over 20 years.. She is still trying to find the balance between work and keeping a home and gardens. She can only do it by the Grace of God, coffee and green juice

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Welcome to Our High School Home Economics Homeschool Curriculum

Would you like your teen to be more independent before they leave the nest? We raise our children to take care of themselves, and home economics should not be overlooked. A happy, well-run home is a major ingredient to ensuring our children learn how to be responsible people, parents, workers, teammates, and more. It all begins in the home! Covering thirty-two weeks, this High School Home Economics course gives your teens some of the tools necessary to be successful in life, by covering important topics such as time management, money management, cooking, hospitality, emergency preparedness, meal preparation, and more through text-based lessons, worksheets, and additional links.

Getting Started with Our High School Home Economics Homeschool Curriculum

Through the eighteen units in this high school home economics course, students will learn the basics of kitchen organization, basic cooking skills, how to shop smart, meal planning, money and time management, hospitality, housecleaning and decluttering, laundry, home decorating, basic sewing skills, routine home maintenance, babysitting, first aid, preparing for emergencies, drawing up a family purpose statement, and more.

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It will be beneficial to create an account for each of the following to collect ideas for the sections below: pinterest.com , allrecipes.com , and evite.com . Be sure to get a parent’s permission first.

Keep notes online (Evernote, Word document, etc.) or in a Homekeeping notebook.

Students are to explore all links, read all material, and keep notes on items that pertain to their family’s needs.

Kitchen Organization

Basic kitchen equipment: using the link below, make your own list of items you will use but don’t have.

https://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/tools-products/kitchen-tools-checklist

Decide which appliances below your family owns/needs and purchase them if necessary.

• food processor
• toaster oven
• coffee/spice grinder
• pressure cooker
• slow cooker
• rice cooker
• waffle iron
• ice cream machine

Using the links below, make a list of pantry ingredients and then check your cabinets to see what you have. Stock up on anything you need.

https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/articles/basic-pantry-101 http://dish.allrecipes.com/the-perfect-pantry/

• baking staples
• canned or bottled items
• dried pasta
• spices/seasonings
• veggies (garlic/onions, potatoes)
• dried fruit
• Food storage
• Crackers/bread

Assess your kitchen, and reorganize and clean where necessary.

• Keep like items together (canned goods, baking goods, pasta, etc.) and store them near the area where they will be used.
• Tall things should be placed toward the back of the shelf. Consider using a Lazy Susan for spices (and alphabetize them.)
• Place frequently used items at eye level in cabinets.
• Use plastic drawer dividers.
• Purchase more home organizing aids if needed.

Organize your supplies and tools into “centers”:

• cleaning supplies (try storing them under the counter in a litter box)
• over-sink cutting boards
• Organize items in categories on shelves.
• Store condiments in open plastic bread container (pull out, push back: great for sandwich prep).
• Choose four pans to use on a regular basis and keep them near the stove.
• Put lids in plastic box.
• Use vertical letter trays/racks to store pans and tins.

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Take a look at the many topics explored in this high school home economics course:  

• Section I: Kitchen Organization
• Section II: Basic Cooking Skills
• Section III: Smart Shopping
• Section IV: Meal Planning
• Section V: Money Management
• Section VI: Hospitality
• Section VII: Time Management
• Section VIII: Cleaning the House
• Section IX: Laundry
• Section X: Decluttering the Home
• Section XI: Home Decorating
• Section XII: Basic Sewing Skills
• Section XIII: Family Purpose Statement
• Section XIV: Home Maintenance
• Section XV: Streetwise
• Section XVI: Babysitting
• Section XVII: First Aid
• Section XVIII: Emergency Preparedness

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The most significant change in the new Junior Cycle is in the area of assessment. There is a substantial body of research evidence to show that educational outcomes for students can be improved by broadening the approach to assessment. There is also a recognition that no single assessment event can provide evidence of the full range of student achievement. All assessment in junior cycle, formative or summative, moment-in-time or ongoing, SEC, NCCA or teacher-designed, should have as its primary purpose, the support of student learning.   A dual approach to assessment, involving classroom-based assessment across the three years and a final externally-assessed, state-certified examination can enable the appropriate balance between preparing students for examinations and also facilitating creative thinking, engaged learning and better outcomes for students. This approach will recognise and value the different types of learning that take place in schools and will allow for a more rounded assessment of the educational achievements of each young person.

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A project-based creative textiles classroom-based assessment will provide students with the opportunity to actively engage in a practical and creative way with the design brief process. they are asked to apply the design brief process to make/recycle a textile item for the individual or the home giving due regard to basic human needs, consumer trends, ecological issues, and technology. the knowledge, understanding, skills and values inherent in cba 1 are developed and fostered incrementally from first year so that by the time students reach the point of engagement with cba 1, they are ready to develop their learning further through the learning and assessment process of the cba. more resources in cpd workshops (elective workshops).

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The food literacy skills brief classroom-based assessment offers students the opportunity to demonstrate their culinary and creative food literacy skills and nutritional knowledge in the researching, analysing, and planning of a food literacy skills brief for everyday living. classroom-based assessment 2 is directly linked to the practical food skills examination. it is based on a food literacy skills brief selected from a list of briefs issued annually by the state examinations commission (sec). the knowledge, understanding skills and values inherent in cba 2 are developed and fostered incrementally from first year so that by the time students reach the point of engagement with cba 2, they are ready to develop their learning further through the learning and assessment process of the cba. more resources in cpd workshops (elective workshops).

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The features of quality support student and teacher judgement of the classroom-based assessments and are the criteria that will be used by teachers to assess the pieces of student work. the features of quality are found in the home economics ‘guidelines for the classroom-based assessments, january 2019’. (available from  ncca.ie ).

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The final examination consists of a practical food skills examination and a written examination. the practical and written examinations will be set and marked by the state examinations commission (sec), and they are each allocated 50% of the marks available from the sec. for the practical food skills examination, students are required to demonstrate the application of nutritional knowledge and practical culinary skills in the execution of one of the briefs issued by the state examinations commission (sec). the practical food skills examination is of one hour and thirty minutes' duration with an additional thirty minutes of preparation time prior to the commencement of the timed examinati on..

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Updated: Mar 27, 2023

What is the main focus of the Home Economics curriculum for Leaving Cert students?

As a Leaving Certificate student, you may be wondering what Complete Home Economics is and how it relates to your final exams. Complete Home Economics is a subject that covers a range of topics, including nutrition, food science, and textile design and production. This guide will provide you with an overview of the Complete Home Economics course, including the topics covered and how to prepare for your exams.

How does studying Home Economics prepare Leaving Cert students for life after secondary school?

Studying Home Economics can prepare Leaving Cert students for life after secondary school by teaching them important life skills such as budgeting, meal planning, and household management. Additionally, it can also help them to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills that are useful in a variety of career paths.

Understanding the Complete Home Economics Course

The Complete Home Economics course covers a range of topics, including nutrition and health, food science, and textile design and production. Additionally, you'll also learn about the principles of design, color theory, and fabric selection, as well as the use of different techniques and tools for textile production.

Preparing for the Theoretical Exam

To prepare for the theoretical exam , you should focus on understanding the main concepts and principles covered in the course. This includes studying the principles of nutrition and health, as well as understanding the science behind food preparation and preservation. Additionally, you can use past papers and sample exams to practice and familiarize yourself with the format of the exam.

Preparing for the Practical Exam

To prepare for the practical exam, you should focus on developing your skills and techniques in textile design and production. This involves regularly practicing different textile production techniques and using tools, as well as working on projects that demonstrate your understanding of design principles and color theory. Additionally, you should also practice safety precautions when working with textile materials and equipment.

The Complete Home Economics course is an important part of your final exams, and by understanding the course and preparing for both the theoretical and practical exams, you'll be able to achieve the best possible results. Remember to focus on understanding the main concepts and principles, as well as regularly practicing your skills and techniques, and you'll be well on your way to success.

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Core area 1: Food Studies

Food Choice

Protein Chemical Structure Peptide Links Structure of Proteins Classification of Proteins Biological Value of Protein Complementary Role / Supplementary Role Properties of Proteins Effects of Dry and Moist Heat Absorption of Protein Deamination Digestion of Protein

Carbohydrates (note this chapter is available as a sample at the bottom of this page) Classification of Carbohydrates Properties of Sugar Properties of Starch Properties of Non Starch Polysaccharides (NSP) Effect of Heat on Carbohydrates Biological Function of Carbohydrates Absorption of Carbohydrates Digestion of Carbohydrates

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Classification of carbohydrates.

• Monosaccharides: a simple sugar that contains one single sugar unit. Examples include glucose and fructose

• Disaccharides: formed when two monosaccharides join together resulting in the loss of water. This is known as the condensation reaction. Examples include sucrose and lactose.

• Polysaccharides: formed when three or more monosaccharides join together resulting in the loss of water with each new link. Chains can be straight or branched. Examples include starch, glycogen and cellulose.

Properties of Sugar

• Assist Aeration: when sugar is whisked, aeration occurs. The sugar helps to denature the egg protein, causing it to unfold and entrap air bubbles.
• Caramelisation: on heating, sugar melts and caramelises. Caramelisation normally occurs at 160 °C resulting in an attractive brown colour and a sweet taste. If overheated (past 177 °C), caramel will carbonise and burn.
• Maillard Reaction: the non-enzymatic browning of food due to a reaction between certain amino acids and sugars under dry heat e.g. shortbread biscuits
• Crystallisation: if more sugar is added to a liquid than it can dissolve, crystals form which can solidify when set e.g. jam making.
• Hydrolysis: this is the reverse of the condensation reaction. It occurs during digestion. Water and enzymes split disaccharides into two monosaccharides.
• Inversion: this is when sucrose splits into glucose and fructose, it is an invert sugar. This is used in jam making.

Properties of Starch

• Gelatinisation: when starch is combined with a liquid, the grains swell and burst, they absorb the liquid. This increases the viscosity. As the temperature increases, it becomes more viscous and forms a sol.
• Hydrolysis: this is the reverse of the condensation reaction. Occurs during digestion. Water and enzymes split disaccharides into two monosaccharides. 
• Dextrinisation: when starchy foods are heated, dextrins form. More heat causes pyrodextrins to form which causes colour to develop e.g. toast

Properties of Non Starch Polysaccharides (NSP)

• Cellulose: insoluble in water and cannot be digested by the body without any water. It helps to stimulate peristalsis and prevent bowel disorders.
• Pectin: present in plant cell walls ( in fruit and vegetables). Only present when they are ripe. It is used as a setting agent. For it to be extracted, heat and acid are needed.

Effect of Heat on Carbohydrates

Dry Heat: caramelisation, maillard reaction

Moist Heat: syrup formation

Biological Function of Carbohydrates

Supplies the body with heat and energy

By consuming enough carbs, protein can fulfill its primary function

Stimulates peristalsis

Excess carbs are converted to glycogen and kept as long term energy store

Absorption of Carbohydrates

After digestion, the monosaccharides are ready to be absorbed by the small intestine. They pass through the wall of the villi and into the bloodstream.

Glucose is then: 1) oxidised to produce heat and energy 2) converted to glycogen and stored in the liver and muscles (long term energy) 3) excess glucose is converted to fat and stored as adipose tissue under the skin

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Students in home economics classes study fundamental life management skills such as budgeting and food preparation. As a home economics teacher, plan practical activities with hands-on applications. Students should be able to apply the information they learn, enabling them to make good choices and become productive family members and citizens.

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Knowing how to sew will help students save money, whether sewing their own clothes or home accessories such as curtains. Teach students to sew a straight line by following lines printed on paper. Students will learn to follow curves as they turn corners. Students can then sew a simple project, such as a pillow or apron. Allow students some creativity and flexibility in what they sew. For example, instead of a traditional pillow, one student may want to make a heart-shaped one, while another student may want to fill her pillow with rice to make a hot-cold pack.

Cooking is an essential skill. Cook different types of food and show students how to follow a recipe and measure ingredients correctly. Divide students into groups and have them create different courses for a meal. Or, take one food item, such as cake, and have each group prepare a different store-bought brand. After each group completes the task, taste them to see which brand is the best.

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Budgeting teaches students to manage their money properly and avoid debt. Ask students to track their families' expenses for a month or to create a family budget. Challenge students to create a budget for living on a minimum wage salary.

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Students can learn about the development and care of children. Have students become "parents" for a week. Traditionally, students have had to take care of an egg. However, there's now a doll that simulates a real-life baby by crying at random times. Students must "feed" the baby at regular intervals and take care of the baby whenever she cries. You may also want to take a field trip to a day care center to give students some hands-on experience with children.

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Studying nutrition helps students understand how to plan meals including necessary nutrients. Challenge students to plan a meal based on different factors—the meals should include a protein, healthy carbohydrate, dairy product and vegetable or fruit. For example, have students plan a meal for a vegetarian, for a child or within a certain calorie range. Give students a list of items available in an imaginary home and challenge them to create a meal based on these ingredients.

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• Date: 03/18/2023

Welcome to our blog post on the exciting intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and school home economics. Home economics has long been recognized as a vital subject, teaching students essential skills for life and living. And now, with the advent of AI, there are even more opportunities to enhance the learning experience and practical application of these skills.

In this blog post, we will explore the various ways AI is being integrated into the teaching and learning of home economics. From lesson delivery to assessment and grading, AI is revolutionizing the classroom experience. We will delve into how AI can personalize learning, making it more tailored to each student’s needs and capabilities.

But AI doesn’t stop at the classroom door. We will also delve into the practical application of home economics skills, where AI is transforming processes such as food preparation and nutrition, budgeting and financial planning, clothing and textile maintenance, and home management and organization. Discover how AI is streamlining these tasks and empowering individuals to make informed decisions.

Looking ahead, we will discuss the future of AI in home economics education. Predictive analytics and AI-powered educational games offer exciting possibilities for enhancing learning outcomes. Additionally, we will explore how virtual and augmented reality can create immersive experiences that bring home economics concepts to life.

Of course, integrating AI into home economics education also comes with its own set of challenges and considerations. We will discuss technical challenges, such as ensuring access to AI tools and resources for all students. Ethical and privacy concerns surrounding AI use will also be addressed, emphasizing the importance of responsible implementation.

Despite these challenges, the integration of AI in home economics education presents numerous opportunities for innovation and growth. We will explore how AI can foster creativity and critical thinking, enabling students to develop a deeper understanding of the subject matter and apply it in real-world scenarios.

Join us on this journey as we delve into the exciting world of AI and school home economics. Together, let’s discover how AI can enhance the teaching and learning of skills for life and living.

Understanding AI and its Relevance to Home Economics

Artificial Intelligence (AI) refers to the simulation of human intelligence in machines that are programmed to think and learn like humans. It encompasses various technologies such as machine learning, natural language processing, and computer vision, among others. AI has gained prominence in recent years, revolutionizing various industries and sectors, including education.

In the context of home economics, AI offers immense potential to enhance the teaching and learning experience. By understanding the relevance of AI in home economics, educators can effectively leverage its capabilities to equip students with essential skills for life and living.

AI’s Analytical Power: AI algorithms can analyze vast amounts of data and extract valuable insights. In the realm of home economics, this can be applied to areas such as food nutrition analysis, budget optimization, and household management. AI can provide students with data-driven recommendations and help them make informed decisions.

Personalized Learning: AI has the ability to adapt to individual learners’ needs and preferences. In the context of home economics education, AI can provide personalized learning experiences, tailoring content and activities to suit each student’s level of understanding and learning style. This promotes engagement, motivation, and better learning outcomes.

Automation of Repetitive Tasks: Home economics involves various repetitive tasks, such as meal planning, budget tracking, and clothing maintenance. AI can automate these tasks, freeing up time for students to focus on higher-order thinking skills. This automation allows students to explore creative problem-solving and critical thinking.

Real-Time Feedback and Support: AI-powered systems can provide immediate feedback and support to students. Whether it is assessing their cooking techniques or giving suggestions for improving financial planning, AI can offer timely guidance and constructive feedback. This helps students refine their skills and build confidence.

Enhanced Accessibility: AI can break down barriers to access by providing inclusive learning experiences. For students with disabilities or those who face geographical limitations, AI-powered platforms can offer alternative methods of learning, ensuring equal opportunities for all.

By understanding AI’s relevance to home economics, educators can harness its potential to create a more engaging, personalized, and effective learning environment. AI-powered tools and platforms can empower students to develop practical skills that are essential for their future success in managing their personal lives and households.

AI in Teaching and Learning Home Economics

The integration of AI in teaching and learning home economics has transformed traditional instructional methods and opened up new avenues for engaging and effective education. In this section, we will explore the various ways AI is being utilized in the classroom to enhance the teaching and learning experience in home economics.

AI in Lesson Delivery

Smart Lesson Planning: AI can analyze student data and learning patterns to create customized lesson plans. By considering individual strengths, weaknesses, and learning styles, AI can tailor lessons to meet the specific needs of each student. This personalized approach promotes better understanding and retention of home economics concepts.

Interactive Digital Content: AI-powered platforms provide interactive digital content that goes beyond textbooks. These platforms offer multimedia resources, simulations, and virtual labs to engage students and provide hands-on learning experiences. Through interactive activities and real-life scenarios, students can apply their home economics knowledge in practical contexts.

Intelligent Tutoring Systems: AI-powered tutoring systems can provide personalized guidance and support to students. These systems adapt to individual learning styles and pace, offering real-time feedback and suggestions for improvement. Students can receive instant clarification on concepts, practice problems, and access additional resources to enhance their understanding.

AI in Assessment and Grading

Automated Grading: AI can streamline the grading process for home economics assignments and assessments. By using machine learning algorithms, AI can automatically evaluate student work, providing objective and consistent feedback. This saves time for educators, allowing them to focus on providing targeted instruction and support.

Adaptive Assessments: AI-powered assessments can adapt to students’ proficiency levels and adjust the difficulty of questions accordingly. This ensures that students are challenged appropriately and can demonstrate their understanding of home economics concepts. Adaptive assessments provide a more accurate representation of students’ knowledge and help identify areas that need further improvement.

AI in Classroom Management

Intelligent Attendance Tracking: AI systems can automate attendance tracking in home economics classes. Facial recognition technology can be used to identify students and record their attendance. This eliminates the need for manual attendance taking, saving time and reducing administrative burden for teachers.

Behavior Monitoring and Intervention: AI-powered tools can monitor student behavior in real-time. By analyzing data such as engagement levels, interactions, and participation, AI can identify students who may require additional support or intervention. This allows teachers to provide timely assistance and address individual needs more effectively.

The Role of AI in Personalized Learning

Adaptive Learning Platforms: AI-powered adaptive learning platforms can individualize the learning experience for students. These platforms track student progress, identify areas of strengths and weaknesses, and provide targeted content and activities to address specific learning needs. This personalized approach fosters self-paced learning and ensures that students receive the support they need to succeed.

Intelligent Recommendation Systems: AI can provide personalized recommendations for supplementary learning materials, resources, and activities based on students’ interests and learning profiles. This helps students explore home economics topics beyond the classroom, fostering a deeper understanding and passion for the subject.

By incorporating AI into teaching and learning home economics, educators can create dynamic and personalized learning experiences that cater to the diverse needs of students. AI-powered tools and platforms enhance lesson delivery, streamline assessment processes, optimize classroom management, and promote personalized learning, ultimately empowering students to become proficient in essential life skills.

AI in the Practical Application of Home Economics Skills

The practical application of home economics skills is an essential aspect of the subject, equipping students with the ability to apply their knowledge in real-life situations. AI plays a significant role in enhancing the practical aspects of home economics by streamlining processes, providing valuable insights, and empowering individuals to make informed decisions. In this section, we will explore how AI is revolutionizing various areas of practical home economics skills.

AI in Food Preparation and Nutrition

Smart Recipe Suggestions: AI-powered platforms can analyze individual dietary preferences, restrictions, and nutritional needs to provide personalized recipe suggestions. By considering factors such as allergies, dietary goals, and ingredient availability, AI can offer tailored meal options that meet specific nutritional requirements.

Nutritional Analysis: AI can analyze food ingredients and provide detailed nutritional information. This allows individuals to make informed choices regarding their diet, ensuring they meet their nutritional goals. AI-powered apps and devices can track food consumption and provide real-time feedback on nutritional intake.

Allergen Detection: AI can help individuals identify potential allergens in food products. By analyzing ingredients and cross-referencing them with allergen databases, AI-powered tools can alert users to possible allergens, promoting safer food preparation and consumption.

AI in Budgeting and Financial Planning

Expense Tracking and Analysis: AI-powered budgeting apps can automatically track expenses and categorize them for analysis. By utilizing machine learning algorithms, these apps can provide insights into spending patterns, identify areas for potential savings, and offer personalized budgeting recommendations.

Smart Financial Planning: AI can assist individuals in creating personalized financial plans based on their goals and income. By analyzing income, expenses, and savings objectives, AI-powered tools can generate customized plans and suggest strategies for achieving financial objectives.

Real-Time Expense Alerts: AI can send real-time alerts and notifications to individuals when they exceed their budget or approach spending limits. This helps promote financial discipline and encourages responsible spending habits.

AI in Clothing and Textile Maintenance

Fabric Care Recommendations: AI-powered tools can provide personalized recommendations for fabric care. By analyzing fabric types and characteristics, AI can suggest appropriate washing, drying, and ironing techniques, ensuring that garments are maintained properly.

Stain Removal Assistance: AI can provide guidance and suggestions for effective stain removal techniques based on the type of stain and fabric. By analyzing stain properties and textile characteristics, AI-powered tools can offer step-by-step instructions for removing various types of stains.

Wardrobe Management: AI-powered wardrobe management apps can help individuals organize their clothing, create outfits, and plan for different occasions. These apps can also provide insights into clothing usage patterns, helping users make informed decisions about what to keep, donate, or purchase.

AI in Home Management and Organization

Smart Home Systems: AI-powered smart home systems can automate various household tasks, such as adjusting temperature, managing lighting, and controlling appliances. These systems can learn individual preferences and adapt to optimize energy consumption and enhance home management efficiency.

Smart Inventory Management: AI can assist in managing household inventories by tracking items, notifying users of low stock levels, and suggesting replenishment options. This helps individuals stay organized and avoid unnecessary purchases or shortages.

Energy Monitoring and Optimization: AI-powered energy monitoring systems can analyze energy usage patterns and provide recommendations for optimizing consumption. By identifying energy-saving opportunities, individuals can make adjustments to reduce their environmental impact and save on utility bills.

By incorporating AI into the practical application of home economics skills, individuals can benefit from streamlined processes, personalized recommendations, and improved decision-making. AI-powered tools and platforms enhance food preparation and nutrition, budgeting and financial planning, clothing and textile maintenance, and home management and organization, ultimately empowering individuals to lead more efficient and sustainable lives.

The Future of AI in Home Economics Education

As AI continues to advance and evolve, its potential for transforming home economics education is boundless. In this section, we will explore some of the exciting developments and possibilities that lie ahead for AI in home economics education.

Predictive Analytics and AI in Home Economics

Personalized Learning Paths: AI can utilize predictive analytics to anticipate students’ learning needs and create personalized learning paths. By analyzing data on students’ performance, preferences, and progress, AI can adapt content and activities to suit individual strengths and weaknesses, ensuring optimized learning outcomes.

Early Intervention and Support: AI-powered systems can identify early warning signs of academic struggles or gaps in understanding. By recognizing patterns in student data, AI can provide targeted interventions and support, helping students overcome challenges and succeed in their home economics studies.

Adaptive Assessment Strategies: AI can further enhance assessment strategies by adapting to individual learning levels and preferences. Through continuous monitoring and analysis, AI can generate adaptive assessments that accurately measure students’ mastery of home economics concepts, providing deeper insights into their progress and areas for improvement.

AI in Educational Games for Home Economics

Gamified Learning Experiences: AI-powered educational games can provide immersive and interactive learning experiences in home economics. These games can simulate real-life scenarios, allowing students to practice their skills in a virtual environment. AI algorithms can adapt game difficulty based on individual performance, ensuring an engaging and challenging experience.

Virtual Mentors and Tutors: AI-powered virtual mentors and tutors can guide students through game-based learning experiences. These virtual characters can provide personalized feedback, suggestions, and support, enhancing students’ understanding and mastery of home economics concepts.

Data-driven Learning Analytics: AI can analyze gameplay data to provide valuable insights into students’ learning progress and strategies. By tracking performance, decision-making patterns, and problem-solving approaches, AI can offer personalized recommendations for improvement and help students develop effective learning strategies.

AI in Virtual and Augmented Reality for Home Economics

Immersive Home Economics Simulations: AI-powered virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR) technologies can create realistic simulations for home economics learning. Students can virtually practice cooking techniques, simulate budgeting scenarios, and explore organizational strategies in a safe and controlled environment. AI algorithms can provide real-time feedback and guidance, enhancing the immersive experience.

Virtual Field Trips and Experiential Learning: AI-powered VR/AR can transport students to different locations and settings related to home economics. From virtual visits to farms and markets to exploring different cultural cuisines, these immersive experiences broaden students’ understanding of diverse home economics practices and foster cultural appreciation.

Collaboration and Remote Learning: AI-powered VR/AR platforms can facilitate collaboration and remote learning in home economics. Students can engage in virtual group projects, share ideas, and work together on hands-on activities, regardless of geographical limitations. AI algorithms can support real-time communication and provide personalized guidance to remote learners.

The future of AI in home economics education holds immense potential for personalized learning, immersive experiences, and data-driven insights. Predictive analytics, educational games, and VR/AR technologies powered by AI will revolutionize how students learn, practice, and apply home economics skills. By embracing these advancements, educators can create dynamic and engaging learning environments that prepare students for the challenges and opportunities of the future.

Challenges and Opportunities of Integrating AI in Home Economics

While the integration of AI in home economics education offers numerous benefits, it also presents certain challenges and considerations. In this section, we will explore the key challenges and opportunities that arise when incorporating AI into the field of home economics.

Technical Challenges

Access to AI Tools and Resources: One of the primary challenges is ensuring equitable access to AI tools and resources for all students. Not all schools may have the necessary infrastructure or budget to implement AI-powered systems. Addressing this challenge requires investment in technology infrastructure and providing support to schools to ensure equal access for all students.

Training and Professional Development: Educators may require training and professional development to effectively integrate AI into their teaching practices. Familiarity with AI tools, understanding how to interpret and utilize AI-generated data, and adapting instructional strategies to leverage AI requires ongoing professional development opportunities.

Data Privacy and Security: AI systems rely on data collection and analysis, which raises concerns about privacy and security. Safeguarding student data and ensuring compliance with privacy regulations are critical considerations when implementing AI in home economics education. Establishing robust data protection protocols and transparent policies for data usage are essential.

Ethical and Privacy Concerns

Bias and Fairness: AI systems can be susceptible to bias, leading to unfair outcomes or perpetuating stereotypes. In the context of home economics, it is crucial to ensure that AI algorithms are trained on diverse datasets and regularly monitored to mitigate bias. Ethical considerations must be taken into account to ensure fair and equitable treatment of all students.

Privacy and Informed Consent: AI systems often require access to personal data. Ensuring informed consent from students and their families regarding data collection and usage is essential. Transparent communication about how data is collected, stored, and utilized is necessary to build trust and maintain privacy standards.

Responsible AI Use: Ethical considerations extend beyond bias and privacy. Educators must navigate the responsible use of AI, ensuring that it enhances learning experiences without replacing human interaction. Balancing the benefits of AI with the importance of human connections and personalized guidance is crucial in maintaining the integrity of home economics education.

Opportunities for Innovation and Growth

Enhanced Learning Outcomes: AI can personalize instruction and provide targeted support, leading to improved learning outcomes. By adapting content, assessments, and feedback to individual needs, AI can help students achieve mastery in home economics skills and concepts.

Creativity and Critical Thinking: AI-powered tools can free up time for educators, allowing them to focus on fostering creativity and critical thinking skills in students. By automating repetitive tasks, AI enables educators to engage students in more meaningful learning experiences and higher-order thinking.

Innovation in Instructional Design: The integration of AI opens up new possibilities for innovative instructional design. AI-powered platforms can provide adaptive and interactive content, simulations, and personalized learning paths. Educators can leverage these tools to create engaging and dynamic home economics lessons that cater to diverse learning needs.

By addressing the challenges and embracing the opportunities, integrating AI in home economics education can lead to transformative learning experiences. By ensuring equitable access, addressing technical challenges, and upholding ethical considerations, educators can harness the power of AI to enhance learning outcomes and equip students with essential skills for life and living.

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• Alice Bradley (1875-1946) Home economist, hospital dietician, principal of Miss Farmer's School of Cookery (1915-1944), and cooking editor for the Woman's Home Companion (1916-1936), Bradley was a nutrition consultant for the government and private industry, teacher at cooking schools and on the radio, and the author of numerous cookbooks, manuals, and articles. Most of the collection consists of brochures and clippings from Miss Farmer's School of Cookery and biographies of Alice Bradley by her sister, Marion Bradley Atwood.
• American Home Economics Association The American Home Economics Association was founded in 1909 and served as the voice for the home economics profession in America. This collection includes State Governors' letters in reply to AHEA President Florence Wilkinson Low's request for support for the President's Commission on the Status of Women. The AHEA published a number of bulletins, newsletters, and journals, some of which are held at the Schlesinger, such as News-Letter: American Home Economics Association , AHEA: A History of Excellence , The Journal of Home Economics , and For You... A Career in Home Economics .
• Persis Conant Babb (1887-1915) This collection consists of one notebook, entitled Persis Conant Cook Book , which contains handwritten notes and recipes that probably were taken during a cooking class. The notes are divided by lesson on topics such as washing dishes, using a stove, and setting the table, as well as recipes for common dishes. The collection also contains a pamphlet advertising uses and recipes for Sea Moss Farine, and a pamphlet of recipes for Wm. Underwood Co's deviled meats.
• Cambridge Home Information Center The Cambridge Home Information Center was a small, community-based organization in Massachusetts. It consisted of middle-class homemakers from the area who needed such an organization in light of the changing role of housewives after World War I. Originally, the Center was an educational organization hosting courses on cooking and household management, and offered consulting sessions once a week with a home economist. During World War II, members assisted with the war effort through home economy projects. By 1947, the Center's goal was to help its members adjust to the often changing problems and expectations of home management. These records contain administrative records and bylaws, membership lists, correspondence, menus, recipes, and photographs.
• Laura Oakes Cushman (1895-1988) Laura Oakes Cushman was a Home Economics educator. She taught domestic science at the Walter E. Fernald State School and later the Boston Cooking School. In 1941 she led a Mobile Canteen Cookery Course for the Massachusetts Women's Defense Corps. An instructor at Miss Farmer's School of Cookery in Boston, Cushman also taught at the New England School of Home Arts, the Household Nursing Association, and Framingham State College. This collection includes a memory book, photographs, yearbooks, and Cushman's diaries from 1918 to 1976, many of which detail her extensive travels with Alice Bradley, an acquaintance from Miss Farmer's School of Cookery. It also includes lesson plans, recipes, and other teaching materials from Miss Farmer's School of Cookery, the Boston Cooking School, and the Mobile Canteen Cookery course, among others, and recipes collected by Cushman including those of the Food Magician and his Boston radio series, World Rambles in Epicurean Cookery.
• Christine Frederick (1883-1970) Home economist, lecturer, and author, Frederick campaigned for more efficiency in the kitchen. She set up and directed the Applecroft Home Experiment Station on Long Island, wrote on household management and the role of women as consumers, was an editor for Ladies Home Journal and The American Weekly , and in the 1950s became an interior decorator. She and her husband, J. George Frederick, had helped found the Advertising Women of New York in 1912. The collection primarily contains photographs of Frederick's work at Applecroft Home Experiment Station, but also includes correspondence, speeches, pamphlets, and some documents and photographs pertaining to her personal life.
• Grace E. Frysinger (1885-1973) Grace E. Frysinger was a well-educated home economist who served as an instructor at the School of Domestic Science and Arts in Chicago, the director of the Home Economics Department at Bellmont College in Nashville, a food conservation lecturer in New York City, and the senior home economist at the Extension Service of the United States Department of Agriculture. This collection contains materials relevant to Frysinger's work re-educating rural women and the Rural Home Conference in Washington, D.C in 1934.
• Hattie A. Harlow Hattie A. Harlow was a seamstress and music teacher from Brockton and Bridgewater, Massachusetts. This collection consists of hand-sewn scrapbooks containing manuscript instructions in knitting, lacemaking, gardening, cooking, personal care, and various household remedies. Also included are clippings, reading lists, physiological drawings, rules for business, phrenological diagrams, and other examples of self-instruction; and one flyer advertising her services.
• Home Economists in Business Home Economists in Business, a section of the American Home Economics Association, had its beginnings in 1921 when a small group of women announced their desire to have a section of the organization devoted to business interests. It was founded in 1924. Members of the HEIB were employed by food and textile manufacturers, utility companies, and women's magazines, where they facilitated communication between producers and women consumers. The HEIB also evaluated and made recommendations for home economics curricula at American colleges and universities. The archival records contain history and administrative information, records of the governing boards of the HEIB, financial information, photographs, and audiovisual material related to the history, objectives, and future of the HEIB. The Schlesinger Library holds a significant amount of published material related to the HEIB, such as The News Letter about All of Us , Timely Topics , National News Notes , and Communique .
• Marjorie Child Husted Marjorie Child Husted was an advertising executive, home economist, and director of the Home Service Department of General Mills, Inc. She planned and implemented the "Betty Crocker" radio program for twenty years, beginning in 1926. The collection contains biographical material, typescripts of six speeches, and pamphlets regarding women in business.
• Institute of Women's Professional Relations The Institute of Women's Professional Relations was established in 1928 in New London, Connecticut, to raise the level and number of women in professional positions. The bulk of this collection consists of studies and interviews on chemistry, banking dietetics, and home economics, and studies and reports carried out in cooperation with Works Progress Administration project 2132 and the League Women Voters, on Connecticut and Rhode Island state governments.
• Betty Hosmer Mawardi (1921-2012) Betty Hosmer Mawardi was an alumnae of Radcliffe College, Harvard Graduate School, and Wellesley College. She earned her Ph.D. in Social Psychology from Radcliffe College in 1959. Throughout her life, Mawardi worked in academia, taking jobs at Wellesley College, Harvard University, and Case Western Reserve University. This collection consists of a notebook, probably from her home economics class at Horace Mann School, containing recipes, lists of utensils, layout of a table setting, etc. It also contains a notebook containing recipes clipped from magazines, and typed notes from an undated lecture concerning her travels in Egypt.
• Emily Sibley (1888-1979) Emily Sibley grew up in Cambridge Massachusetts. She attended Radcliffe College and later Simmons College, where she was educated in home economics. She went on to teach home economics at many different institutions, eventually settling into a part-time position teaching home economics at the Choate School in Brookline, Massachusetts. This collection contains family accounts and recipes, lectures on home economics, and lecture notes on cookery, budgeting, diet, nutrition, and dressmaking. Several recipes from this collection have been digitized and are available online through the finding aid for the Papers of Emily Sibley .
• Evelyn Lorraine Schmitt Wallace (1923-1981) Evelyn Schmitt Wallace was a homemaker and teacher from Stratford, Connecticut. She married David Wallace in 1954, and they had three children together. She stayed at home with them until 1973 when she began teaching English at Prospect Hall in Frederick, Maryland. This collection consists of diaries, notebooks, correspondence, and household account books detailing her daily activities, menus, housekeeping chores, and finances. Her diaries become more personal and reflective in her later years, after she was diagnosed with breast cancer and the illness began to progress.
• Sally Joy White (1852?-1909) The first woman journalist in Boston, White used the pseudonym Penelope Penfeather. As special reporter for the Boston Post in 1870, she covered women suffrage conventions and related activities. She continued to report on women's rights activities and local news and advised on fashion and household problems for the Boston Herald until shortly before her death. This collection includes family correspondence, letters White received from notable persons, volumes of clippings of her newspaper articles and columns, photographs, a biographical essay on White by her granddaughter, and papers of her daughter Grace Elinor Joy (White) Pratt. Additional related material can be found in the Additional Papers of Sallie Joy White .
• Beatrice Jeanette Whiting (1890-1966) Beatrice Jeanette Whiting grew up in Richmond, Virginia and spent her life as a primary and secondary school teacher. She taught home economics at the all-black Armstrong High School in Richmond, Virginia, and eventually earned a four-year college degree. After Whiting retired in 1960, she received an award from the Old Dominion Vocational Association for her many years of faithful service in the public schools of Richmond, Virginia. She never married. This collection consists of a volume of sewing exercises dating to about 1915 with instructions and samples completed by Whiting. Also included is a volume of congratulatory messages presented to Whiting by the faculty of Armstrong High School upon her retirement in 1960.
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Junior Cycle Home Economics develops the knowledge, understanding, skills and values necessary achieve optimal, healthy and sustainable living for every person as an individual, and as a member of families and society.

• Early Enactment Review of Junior Cycle Home Economics
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The National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NCCA) is conducting an early enactment review of the junior cycle subjects Geography, History, Home Economics, Mathematics and Music specifications (Phase 4). The consultation consists of a number of components, including written submissions, a teacher survey and a school-based component. NCCA is seeking the views of a range of parties, including education stakeholders, practising teachers and students who are interested in contributing to this early enactment review.

The purpose of the review is to gather feedback from school management, teacher/educators and interested parties in relation to the experience of these subjects and their associated assessment arrangements in schools.

You can participate in this consultation by completing the online survey. 

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Please email the completed written submission to [email protected] and use “JC Phase 4 Early Enactment Review (Subject Name) Written Submission” in the subject line.

All of the feedback will be analysed and an Early Enactment Report will be published.

This review process will close on Thursday 29 February at 5pm.

Junior Cycle Home Economics develops the knowledge, understanding, skills and values necessary achieve optimal, healthy and sustainable living for every person as an individual, and as a member of families and society. It is studied through three interconnected strands: Food, Health and Culinary Skills; Responsible Family Living; and, Textiles and Craft. 

The Junior Cycle Home Economics specification was introduced in schools from September 2018. The specification, examples of student work and assessment guidelines are available at the link below:

• Home Economics specification, examples of work and assessment guidelines

The consultation for the Early Enactment Review of junior cycle Home Economics is now open. The consultation consists of a number of components, including written submissions, a teacher survey and a school-based component. The purpose of the review is to gather feedback from school management, teacher/educators and interested parties in relation to the experience of these subjects and their associated assessment arrangements in schools.

You can participate in this consultation by completing the online questionnaire.

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You can also participate in this consultation by sending a written submission using this template. Please send it to [email protected] and use “JC Phase 4 Early Enactment Review (Subject Name) Written Submission” in the subject line.

The Junior Cycle Home Economics specification was introduced into schools in September 2018. The development of the specification began in March 2016.

The background paper for Junior Cycle Home Economics explored the development of the subject at junior cycle; highlighted good practice at home and abroad; and used evidence-based research to inform the revision of the specification.

• Background Paper for Junior Cycle Home Economics
• Consultation Report on the Background Paper for Home Economics

The Home Economics Development Group consisted of the nominees from a range of education stakeholders including teacher and management bodies, Department of Education and Skills, and the State Examinations Commission.

A draft Junior Cycle Home Economics specification was developed between May 2016 - March 2017. The draft specification is available here.

• Draft Specification for Junior Cycle Home Economics
• Consultation Report on the draft specification for Home Economics

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