Curriculum Gaps and Strategies in the Senior High School Home Economics

Education

This study examined gaps and strategies in the implementation of the Senior High School Home Economics curriculum. It used qualitative research and the grounded theory model. Data were collected through surveys and interview questionnaires. The results of the study showed a significant disconnect between the intended curriculum and its actual implementation. The key findings were categorized according to gaps that were found across the curriculum, teacher qualification and competency, and instructional resources. It was also found that educators contextualize teaching, provide hands-on activities, and real-life applications. Moreover, there are several adaptive strategies that can be implemented in the future. The study concluded that teachers managed to actively bridge the systemic gaps despite the difficulties. This was done through upcycling local materials to make up for the shortage of textbooks, equipment, and consumables. Teachers also collaborated with industry and stakeholders and employed experiential learning, demonstrations, project-oriented strategies, and course contextualization. For their personal development, informants attended workshops, online courses, and engaged directly with the industry. The study recommended updating the curriculum with topics up to industry standards, having more work immersion and practical activities, providing consistent, specialized training for teachers, and encouraging integrated teaching methods. Finally, standardize Home Economics instruction by implementing the proposed guidebook and conducting long-term research to measure its impact on student and teacher performance for a long time.

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