Aim Of Course
The aim is to ensure Home Economics is fun, stimulating, interesting and raising awareness of the many aspects of practical work.
Literacy and numeracy skills are used when carrying out practical work. Home Economics is a choice subject in the Senior Phase.
Course Content
Food based course:
- Food safety and hygiene
- Cookery terms
- Food preparation techniques
- Building knife skills and cooker skills for independent living
- Preparation of healthy snacks and meals to enable a healthy lifestyle
Homework
Practice of skills learned within the class to reinforce and build confidence e.g. using scales, measuring jugs and basic hygiene practice and washing and drying dishes.
Assessment Arrangements
Assessment will be in line with the national guidelines for Curriculum for Excellence and appropriate to young person’s ability within the subject. Senior Phase SQA certification is at appropriate level and is an options subject.
Reporting
Parents’ evenings and formal reports and reviews.