Learning Competencies in Technology and Home Economics and Life Style of Students
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Learning Competencies, Technology, Home Economics, Life StyleAbstract
This study focused on the learning competencies in Home Economics and how it may relate to the lifestyle of secondary students in Samar State College of Agriculture and Forestry (SSCAF). A total of 102 respondents were involved in the study - 96 third year and fourth year high school students and six teachers in Home Economics- utilizing total or complete enumeration. The normative-descriptive method of research was used in this study using the questionnaire as the main instrument in gathering data. This study was conducted during the school year 1999-2000. For the finding, the learning competence level of the students in foods and nutrition as perceived by themselves obtained a descriptive rating of “highly competent” while their teachers rated them as “extremely competent”. For the conclusion, the majority of the respondents were single female students taking up homemaking courses. Furthermore, they were at the stage of adolescence or period of adjustment where more challenges and opportunities are met. The general perception of the teachers on the competency level of the students obtained an adjectival rating of “extremely competent”. For the recommendation, enhancement opportunities be given to the students by conducting homemaking contests and competitions among themselves.
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