The Teaching of Home Economics

Module Code	Title	Module Category	No. of AUs	Pre-requisites
PCX511	Home Economics Curriculum and Evaluation	Core	2	-
PCX512	The Teaching of Food and Nutrition	Core	2	-
PCX513	The Teaching of Clothing and Textiles	Core	2	-
PCX514	The Teaching of Family and Consumer Education	Core	2	-

PCX511 Home Economics Curriculum and Evaluation

The nature, history and philosophy of home economics; the rationale and objectives of teaching home economics; resources and teaching strategies which focus on learner involvement; the use of appropriate evaluation procedures in facilitating effective learning.

PCX512 The Teaching of Food and Nutrition

The Food and Nutrition syllabus at the secondary level; strategies and methods to teach basic principles of food preparation; organisation of investigative and practical work, and safety in the food laboratory.

PCX513 The Teaching of Clothing and Textiles

The pedagogical aspects of topics such as textile studies, planning of clothing needs of individuals and families, consumer awareness in the choice and care of clothes, choice, use and care of equipment, and skills in clothing construction.

PCX514 The Teaching of Family and Consumer Education

Various approaches to the teaching of consumer education. The concepts of needs and wants, as well as how to make smart consumer decisions, to identify priorities, to set realistic economic goals and manage resources effectively.