Home economics (HE) teachers are obligated to develop their education so that the subject is curr... more Home economics (HE) teachers are obligated to develop their education so that the subject is current and promotes the well-being of the individual, family and larger community. This qualitative study provides insight into the student competencies and skills that Finnish HE teachers perceive to be important in the future and also how HE teaching should evolve to meet these needs. Data about future competencies and teaching practices among Finnish HE teachers were collected during an inservice training session that was organised after recent curriculum changes and updates. An interactive online discussion was used consisting of written reflections of 14 upper-secondary Finnish HE teachers that taught 21st century HE competencies (e.g., housing, textile care, food preparation and consumer skills). They said that this combination of skills promoted pupils’ reflective thinking, which they will need at home, work and in the wider society. Teachers also said that personal development skill...
Home economics (HE) teachers are obligated to develop their education so that the subject is curr... more Home economics (HE) teachers are obligated to develop their education so that the subject is current and promotes the well-being of the individual, family and larger community. This qualitative study provides insight into the student competencies and skills that Finnish HE teachers perceive to be important in the future and also how HE teaching should evolve to meet these needs. Data about future competencies and teaching practices among Finnish HE teachers were collected during an inservice training session that was organised after recent curriculum changes and updates. An interactive online discussion was used consisting of written reflections of 14 upper-secondary Finnish HE teachers that taught 21st century HE competencies (e.g., housing, textile care, food preparation and consumer skills). They said that this combination of skills promoted pupils’ reflective thinking, which they will need at home, work and in the wider society. Teachers also said that personal development skill...
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