TEACHING COMMON COMPETENCIES IN HOME ECONOMICS (COMPETENCIES OF HOME ECONOMICS)

1. COMPETENCIES OF HOME
ECONOMICS

2. COOKING
➝ it teaches young people what to do in the kitchen: from setting the
table to baking cookies and cakes. They can learn about the food's
nutrition value, the proper rules of etiquette and ways of handling
kitchen equipment.
CHILD REARING
➝ it teaches young people on how to raise children from birth to early
adolescence.
COMMUNITY AWARENESS AND EDUCATION
➝it provides the basic knowledge on how to live in a community.
DESIGN AND HOME MANAGEMENT
➝ young people receive lessons on interior and exterior design, as well
as learn how to take care of their homes.

3. TEXTILES AND SEWING
➝ it teaches young people how to embroider, sew, crochet,
and do all kinds things with different kinds of threads and
fabrics.
ECONOMICS AND BUDGETING
➝ one of the most essential elements of H.E
➝it teaches young people how to spend money wisely and
how to get the best of their financial situation.
HYGIENE AND HEALTH
➝ it teaches young people how to take care of theur own
hygiene and health, as well as how to care
for their sick relatives.

4. IMPORTANCE OF HOME ECONOMICS
LESSONS ON SAFETY
➝ young people learn how to prevent and deal with
dangerous situations at home.
LEARNING PROPER NUTRITION
➝ learn the importance of proper nutrition
USEFUL LIFE SKILLS
➝ it give useful tips on how to deal with everyday things

5. USEFUL LIFE SKILLS
➝ it give useful tips on how to deal with everyday
things.
LIVING IN A COMMUNITY
➝ learn how to share responsibilities with other
people.
KNOWING HOW TO BE A GOOD PARENT
➝ learn how to deal with kids, knowledge to take care
of younger siblings, friends' children, or work in the
child care sector.