The Status of Home Economics Program at Bestlink College of the Philippines: An Assessment

Abstract

Home Economics is the profession and field of study that deals with the economics and management of the home and community. It is a course which is lived and put into practice by everybody. It has an important place in our educational system today. It offers various specializations that can lead to livelihood projects at home including studies in Cooking, Child Development, Education and Community Awareness, Home Management and Design, Sewing and Textiles, Budgeting and Economics, and Health and Hygiene. The researchers used descriptive method design to gather information to assess the status of the Home Economics program at Bestlink College of the Philippines. This study utilizes fifteen (15) Home Economics teachers. The researchers used the Purposive Sampling technique. The instrument used in the research is the Questionnaire and Unstructured Interview. Most of the respondents are Female. Out of fifteen (15) respondents, 12 (80%) of them belong to the age bracket of 20-30. The respondents are all Bachelor’s Degree holders. Most of them are in the area of Cookery and attended school-based seminars. All of them are educationally qualified. The adequate and comfortable classroom is available for the Home Economics lesson. As to the employability of the respondents, they have enough teaching experience. They have passion and dedication to teaching. They also have excellent communication skills. In terms of problems encountered in the Home Economics program in the institution, the students encountered financial constraints. There is also the unavailability of home economics teachers as well as the classroom size and design. The students can gain knowledge and skills if they are exposed to different tools and equipment in the Home Economics program. Students should be given enough money for their financial needs. Teachers should encourage their students to go to the laboratory for their improvement in Home Economics. The teachers are educationally qualified.