Caribbean Home Economics in Action Book 3 Fourth Edition

Caribbean Home Economics in Action Book 3 Fourth Edition: A complete health & family management course for the Caribbean

Provide a solid foundation for the study of Home Economics at CSEC® level and for CVQ certification using a project-based approach with the only resource written by the Caribbean Association of Home Economists.
This resource enables students to master the design skills process in the Family and Consumer Management disciplines for both personal and professional aspirations.
– Develop understanding with ‘Consider this’ and ‘Did you know?’ features which allow for reflection and stretches student’s critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
– Consolidate knowledge with discussion topics and short practice questions, which enables students’ confidence in the subject matter to grow as they prepare for assessment.
– Identify avenues for career development with realistic and practical connections to training opportunities clearly signposted throughout.

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Caribbean Home Economics in Action Book 1 Fourth Edition

Caribbean Home Economics in Action Book 1, Fourth Edition: A complete health & family management course for the Caribbean

Provide a solid foundation for the study of Home Economics at CSEC® level and for CVQ certification using a project-based approach with the only resource written by the Caribbean Association of Home Economists.
This resource enables students to master the design skills process in the Family and Consumer Management disciplines for both personal and professional aspirations.
– Develop understanding with ‘Consider this’ and ‘Did you know?’ features which allow for reflection and stretches student’s critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
– Consolidate knowledge with discussion topics and short practice questions, which enables students’ confidence in the subject matter to grow as they prepare for assessment.
– Identify avenues for career development with realistic and practical connections to training opportunities clearly signposted throughout.

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Caribbean Home Economics in Action Book 2 Fourth Edition

Caribbean Home Economics in Action Book 2 Fourth Edition: A complete health & family management course for the Caribbean

Provide a solid foundation for the study of Home Economics at CSEC® level and for CVQ certification using a project-based approach with the only resource written by the Caribbean Association of Home Economists.
This resource enables students to master the design skills process in the Family and Consumer Management disciplines for both personal and professional aspirations.
– Develop understanding with ‘Consider this’ and ‘Did you know?’ features which allow for reflection and stretches student’s critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
– Consolidate knowledge with discussion topics and short practice questions, which enables students’ confidence in the subject matter to grow as they prepare for assessment.
– Identify avenues for career development with realistic and practical connections to training opportunities clearly signposted throughout.

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The Home Economics Department for the 21st Century

Keisha Went, B Sc (Hons),  Secretary of the Caribbean Association of Home Economists Inc. (2017-2019) and teacher at the Lodge School, Barbados through  Appreciative Inquiry (AI)  designed an educational road-map for the future of the Home Economics Department at her school.  A clear vision for the future and strategic objectives for achieving the vision were articulated. See the Blue print 21st Century Home Economics KW and Home Economics D’pt for the 21st century KW

Culturally Appropriate Methods to Promote Nutrition Education among Black African Americans

ABSTRACT

Culturally Appropriate Methods to Promote Nutrition Education among Black African Americans

Nutrition education has shifted from the emphasis of didactic talk to mothers to using participatory methods and a range of communication channels. Sensitivity to cultural differences in ourselves and in those of different ethnic backgrounds is an important aspect of competence in reaching a diverse population particularly in nutrition education. Nutrition educators will now be evaluated on their ability to produce desirable behavioral changes in clients from different culture.

This project aimed to identify the strategies to effective nutrition education programs among Black African Americans. A survey was conducted with 55 nutrition educators with diverse cultural backgrounds to assess their perception of another culture’s traditional food. In addition, a focus group was conducted with 8 African Americans women in the Tri-county area of the Lower Eastern Shore of Maryland.  A structured questionnaire was used. Qualitative and quantitative data analysis were conducted.

The results indicated that approximately 80% of the nutrition educators were ethnocentric. An effective nutrition education program might take into consideration the nutrition educator’s experiences, attitudes, values, and biases that could influence nutrition education; a knowledge of the participants’ cultural eating patterns, family traditions such as core foods, traditional celebrations, taste and flavor, and the meaning of food and health is needed. Overall, a knowledge of the socio-cultural context of food, and the ability to incorporate these into the teaching methodologies may promote desirable health and behavior changes needed.

Key words: Nutrition Education, diverse cultural backgrounds, nutrition education programs

Virginie Zoumenou, Ph.D., CNS, LDN

Professor of Dietetics and Nutrition

University of Maryland Eastern Shore

 

This project aimed to identify the strategies to effective nutrition education programs among Black African Americans. A survey was conducted with 55 nutrition educators with diverse cultural backgrounds to assess their perception of another culture’s traditional food. In addition, a focus group was conducted with 8 African Americans women in the Tri-county area of the Lower Eastern Shore of Maryland.  A structured questionnaire was used. Qualitative and quantitative data analysis were conducted.

The results indicated that approximately 80% of the nutrition educators were ethnocentric. An effective nutrition education program might take into consideration the nutrition educator’s experiences, attitudes, values, and biases that could influence nutrition education; a knowledge of the participants’ cultural eating patterns, family traditions such as core foods, traditional celebrations, taste and flavor, and the meaning of food and health is needed. Overall, a knowledge of the socio-cultural context of food, and the ability to incorporate these into the teaching methodologies may promote desirable health and behavior changes needed.

Key words: Nutrition Education, diverse cultural backgrounds, nutrition education programs

 

Virginie Zoumenou, Ph.D., CNS, LDN

Professor of Dietetics and Nutrition

University of Maryland Eastern Shore

 

 The Importance of Teaching Textiles in University Programs

ABSTRACT

 The Importance of Teaching Textiles in University Programs

This paper discusses the use of integrated, transdisciplinary approaches to the teaching of textiles courses in university home economics programs. These approaches give students the best possible background when selecting textile-based products and/or utilizing them in various occupations. The focus of the paper is to highlight the roles textiles play in fashion, functional products (i.e., medical, industrial), art products, sustainable textile products, among others.

The authors suggest the following approaches to be used in the teaching of textiles: new technologies such as LEDs, 3D printers, nanotechnologies and New Product Development (NPD) in addition to textile science and technology. The use of 3D printers can duplicate the appearance/texture of skin-like textiles for prostheses. While New Product Development (NPD) can be used to market traditional textiles for income generation locally/online.

We recommend that the teaching and learning of textiles must be clearly stated in terms relevant to students designing textiles for dress line, and designing/selecting textiles which have unique performance characteristics for functional products. This project was funded by the University of Arkansas, Pine Bluff (UAPB) Evans Allen Grant.

Kaye Crippen, Ph.D, Professor, University of Arkansas, Pine Bluff, USA

Patricia M. Mulready, M.S., M.Phil., Morgan State University, Baltimore, MD, USA

 

Home Economics Skills for the 21st Century: Restructuring the Home Economics Curriculum: A Caribbean Approach

ABSTRACT

Home Economics Skills for the 21st Century: Restructuring the Home Economics Curriculum: A Caribbean Approach

The field of Home Economics has moved beyond the home into the global sphere where its scope has broadened to relate to 21st century concepts, issues, education and careers. While students at the secondary education level need to develop home economics skills, learning in this discipline encompasses more than just the home or local communities. Thus, the traditional subject areas, instructional design and delivery methods have become antiquated. There needs to be a curriculum that reflects the knowledge and skills for the home, community, related industries and careers in the 21st century. As such, this paper examines the need for a restructuring of the home economics curriculum at the secondary education level within the Caribbean.

 

The subject areas, particularly at the senior high school level, need to reflect the broader scope of the home economics discipline. Students at this level, considering a future career, should be equipped to envision themselves in such careers or roles and be motivated for further study and skills development at the post-secondary education level. Secondary research and curriculum reviews have been conducted, to provide a comparative analysis of the current CXC syllabus. The paper presents recommendations for the implementation of a 2-tier level (Grades 7-9 and Grades 10-12), secondary education for the home economics discipline, with proposed subject title changes at the senior level, to reflect a 21st century focus. A restructured home economics curriculum will allow students to identify with the global society in which they live and will eventually work.

Key Words: Home Economics, Caribbean Approach, CXC syllabus, 21st century careers        

Jacquline A. Smith

Yeates School of Graduate Studies

Ryerson University

Toronto, ON Canada