What Is Home Economics Education?

Home economics education helps students to interpret and understand the world of family and work, and to identify and solve challenges that occur in their daily lives. The aim of the Home Economics 11 and 12 curriculum is to provide opportunities for students to develop knowledge, skills, and attitudes that have immediate and future applications in their personal and family lives, as well as in several key sectors of our local and global economies. Specific areas include:

• understanding, creating, and managing economic and human resources to address the needs and wants of individuals and families
• practising and thinking critically about principles and techniques related to the acquisition, production, and consumption of foods and textiles
• nurturing, caring, and providing for others in various situations and contexts

• participate in activities that reflect the work of families and individuals pursuing careers
• consider, propose, and implement ways to meet the needs and wants of individuals and families
• practise managing resources to develop as globally responsible producers and consumers
• appreciate the diversity of cultures in relation to foods, textiles, and the care of others
• consider and apply practices to nurture the growth and development of individuals at various stages of their lives

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