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Methodology of Home Economics

Course developer

Prior knowledge

Peda2030, General Pedagogy and Psychology

Course abstract

Course of study contributes to knowledge acquisition and promotes students' understanding of the methodology of home economics and technology subject. Studies courses offer to study the history of home economics education, home economics trends and current events in Latvia and foreign countries, to develop competencies in planning thematic schedule, using the best teaching methods, preparing, planning and evaluating home economics lessons, evaluating students' learning results, compilation and evaluation home economics textbook, providing facilities. Students examine the types of tests, forms and methods of determination. Gain knowledge and skills tests development and evaluation.

Learning outcomes and their assessment

• Knowledge - able to acquire and understand the theories of home economics (HE); usage them in practice - learning regularities of HE and technology, of the subject of methodology and it’s tasks, of the challenges of learning components, of the general principles of methodology, of elements of teaching techniques, of history of HE education, about development trends of HE, of HE training workshop facilities provided. Knowledge of the role of creative and independent work in training, the types of evaluation – Presentation of the course paper.
• Skills – able to analyze and assess theories of methodology of HE and to choose the most appropriate for HE training process, the most appropriate teaching methods, textbooks, teaching classes, students study works of home economics - Description of the course work, Presentation of the course paper.
• Competences - able to navigate the home economics and technology program development and assessment, able to draw up the thematic schedule, use of appropriate teaching methods, able to plan the lesson, able to compile and evaluate the students' tests and practical works - Description of the course work, presentation and defense of the course paper.

Course Content(Calendar)

1 The National education standards in home economics and technology.
2 The methodological and technical support necessary for realization of the home economics and technology education.
3 Plans of lessons and exercises in home economics and technology.
4 Goals and tasks of the home economics and technology classes.
5 Activation techniques of pupil’s cognitive independence.
6 Thematic and timetable for the academic year.
7 Timing for the selected topic section.
8 Insights into home economics and technology.
9 Creating a list of necessary visual aids and handouts for the selected topic.
10 Recommended methodological materials and teaching aids.
11 Material technical support for the subtheme - for two lessons (2 x 40 min.) in home economics and technology.
12 Preparation of exercises and tests for school pupils.
13 Developing evaluation criteria for exercises and test work for school pupils.
14 Plan and a comprehensive synopsis for specific study lessons (2 x 40 min.) on home economics and technologies.
15 Plan and a comprehensive synopsis for specific training lessons (2 x 40 min.) of homework and technology.
16 Development of self-monitoring and control measures for the acquisition of the chosen sub-topic.
The course plan should be realized independently.

Requirements for awarding credit points

Test with mark.
Requirements for passing the test:
1. Attendance of introductory lesson (and advising session if needed).
2. A description of the course work with the accompanying teaching materials in home economics and technologies have to be prepared.
3. A presentation on the course paper in MS PowerPoint have to be prepared and the course paper should be defended in front of the group.

Description of the organization and tasks of students’ independent work

To develop the methodology for two Home economics and technology lessons.
The structure of the tasks of course work:
-The thematic and timetable for the academic year.
- Timing for the selected topic section.
- A list of necessary visual aids and handouts for the selected topic.
-Material technical support for the sub-theme - for two lessons (2 x 40 min.) in home economics and technology.
- Plan and a comprehensive synopsis for specific training lessons (2 x 40 min.) of home economics and technology..
- A description of the self-monitoring and control measures for the sub-topic's acquisition.

Criteria for Evaluating Learning Outcomes

The course work paper and the presentation will be estimated in the 10-ball system.
Evaluation criteria:
1. How the developed methodology meets the requirements.
2. Presentation skills.
3. Work organization skills – respect the deadlines.

Compulsory reading

1. Dišlere V. Mājturības mācību metodika. LLU studiju materiāli topošajiem mājturības un tehnoloģiju skolotājiem. Jelgava:LLU, PMPMA, 2011, ISBN 987-9934-8029-0-4. Pieejams: http://estudijas.llu.lv (Peda3035)
2. Mājturības mācību priekšmeta programmu paraugi. IZM Valsts Izglītības satura centrs (VISC) Pieejams: http://visc.gov.lv/vispizglitiba/saturs/programmas.shtml
3. Dišlere V. Mācību grāmatu sastādīšanas didaktika amatu mācībām pieaugušajiem. Jelgava, 2003. 20 lpp. Pieejams: http://estudijas.llu.lv (Peda3035)
4. Betels Dž. Rokasgrāmata pārbaudes darbu veidotājiem. Rīga: Izglītības un zinātnes ministrija, 2003.84 lpp.

Further reading

1. Encyclopedia of Needlework by Thérèse de Dillmont (Rokdarbu enciklopēdija). Pieejams: http://www.gutenberg.org/files/20776/20776-h/needlework-h.html#TABLE_OF_CONTENTS
2. Skolēnu mācību sasniegumu vērtēšana. Rīga: IZM, ISAP, 2004.
3. International Federation of Home Economics. Pieejams: http://www.ifhe.org/

Periodicals and other sources

1. International Federation of Home Economics. Pieejams: http://www.ifhe.org/
2. Skolotājs. Rīga: RaKa, ISSN1407-1045 3. Sākums Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC. ISSN 1691-5917

Notes

Study course: Methodology of Home Economics