Impact of Home Economics Laboratory to Education Students : Basis for School Laboratory Enhancement in Bestlink College of the Philippines- Bulacan Ay 2022-2023

Vol.4, No.1

Abstract

Home economics is currently an extremely important subject in our educational system. There
is no other academic subject that combines as many important life skills into its curriculum that
will enable students to excel regardless of their professional paths. Learning and teaching are
compromised by a lack of experience in school. It can be quite difficult to focus on things that
require practice. In many instances, students search for practical videos on the internet to help
them better understand their studies; this is the major reason why students fall behind in their
studies because they learn everything contained in the book mechanically. This study aimed
to know the impact of home economics laboratory in education students: basis for school
laboratory enhancement wherein more than academic, this course requires actual and
practical skills needed by Bachelor of Technical-Vocational Teacher Education students in
Bestlink College of the Philippines- Bulacan, and to make an effective design of Home
Economics laboratory through a proper shop layout.

The findings revealed that the majority of the respondents agreed that problems were
encountered in the home economics laboratory in terms of enhancing the facility. Thus, the
majority of the respondents agreed that it affects their academic performance with regard to
lack of experiential practice and learning environment.

Individuals should learn distinctive lifelong skills necessary for thriving at home and in their
occupations, according to Alharbi and Renwick (2017). Issues with the Home Economics
Laboratory are inevitable, and learning and teaching are hampered by a lack of school
experience. It can be tough to concentrate on tasks that take practice. In many cases,
students search for practical videos on the internet to assist them in better comprehending
their studies; this is a key reason why students fall behind in their studies because they
mechanically learn everything in the book, which education students can experience.