home sci education.ppt

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Home Science Education

Ms .K. KasthuriAssistant Professor of Home Science

Queen Marys College.

Chennai.


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Education

Education is an activity, which goes onin the society. It attempts to develop thepersonality of an individual and then

prepares him for membership in society(Dash and Dash, 2007).


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Education To day

Education in a modern society is not onlyconcerned mainly with the imparting ofknowledge or the preparation of a finished

product but also with the awakening ofcuriosity, the development of proper interest,attitudes ,values ,building of essential skills asindependent study and capacity to think and

judge for one self (Vats, 2000).


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Education for the Nation \Self

Education is central to the human resource

development and empowerment in any country.

The scope of education has widened and the

development of human capital is a national priority

Education has traditionally been seen in our countryas the primary path to success for career and

financial security.


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Higher Education

As technological advancement and the pressure of

globalization increases, there is a need for a high

educated work force and the necessity for students to

continue beyond school education has increased(Garrison Jecency and Rodrigues ,2007).

The out turn of higher education feeds into the job

market( Vats, 2000).For entry in to job ,academicachievement is important.


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Home Science

You would have chosen Home Science.


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Home Science Education is a Boon


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Home Science is a unique subject

Home Science in general is concerned with

the attainment of the well-being of

individuals and families, the improvement of

home and the preservation of value

significant in human life (Richarder,1999).


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Home Science is a unique subject.

Home Science is not just about educating

women to be experts in home decoration, the

subject is largely scientific in nature and

requires an analytical mind and scientific

acumen to excel.

A practical approach, aesthetic, creative and

rational attitude will be required to attainsuccess in this field.
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There is an increasing demand forHome

science graduates in the present job market. This subject has diversified into many

branches and keeping in mind the current job

scenario and career options, the Home

Science syllabus is being altered frequently.
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Home science is a subject with unique blend

of scientific knowledge about harmonious

living, human values, nutrition, and aesthetic

qualities .Today there are various branches of

Home Science(Rajammal P. Devadas)


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No other educational programme offer opportunity

to achieve all the goals at the same time .

Offers opportunities to achieve immediate needs of

the pupil (nutrition) for themselves ,their families(where it is inculcated) and for the future families.

Gives greatest scope for assets in national

developmental efforts, since it is intimately

connected with production, consumption,conservation of food and other commodities .


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Scope of Home Science

The study of Home Science offers generaleducation and opportunity to achieve their threemost cherished goals.

All round development of their personality. Preparation for career such as Nutritionist ,Dietitian

,Interior decorators ,Social welfare officers, Teachersand Research assistants etc .

Ability to manage their home, the qualities neededfor responsible and creative living in their presentfamilies and the families they will establish aftermarriage .


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Responsibility of an Ideal Student

To achieve the above said goals,students have a responsibility


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For Students: 10 Keys to success

Get to work early on, within first 2 to 3 weeks; learn

to manage your time.

Set clearly defined goals for academic achievement .

Pace yourself, work consistently throughout the

academic year.

Learn to relax and eat well when studying - eat

sensibly before exams and 'feed' your brain.

Don't work too late - no more than 50-60 minutes at

a time, with 15 minute breaks.


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Use a study time table - weekly, term and year .

Use past papers for exam preparation.

Find the most effective way of learning for you.

Retain the balance between study, recreation & sleep

- sleep is the best study tool)

Stay organised and give your parents something to

do, so they think they're helping.


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Best wishes


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Thank you

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