Republic of the Philippines

Marikina Polytechnic College

Shoe Ave. cor. Mayor Chanyungco St., Sta Elena, Marikina City-1800

Home Economics Literacy

Course Outline
Course Description

This course deals with the college curriculum usually includes studies in housing and
family economics, foods and applied nutrition, clothing and textiles, household economics, home
nursing and beauty care.

Course Objectives

1. To learn the importance of basic economics.

2. To apply safety standards and procedures in preparing food.
3. To learn basic principles in sewing.
4. To learn good housekeeping inside the workshop.
5. To administer basic first aid.

MPC Vision

The Marikina Polytechnic College shall be the national center for hinger professional
teacher and technical education and training and the development center for shoe and leather
craft and other allied industries by 2020.

MPC Mission

The college is committed to promote quality and relevant education and training for
prospective administrators, teachers, trainers and technopreneurs and to produce quality
researches for the development of shoe and leather craft and other allied industries.

Course Outcomes

Manifest knowledge and skills in safety standards and procedures in the workshop as set
by the industry and the school.

Values Infused
1. Appreciate the importance of the different areas of Home Economics.
2. Practice good housekeeping.
3. Observe proper posture while working.
4. Appreciate the importance of work environment improvements.
5. Observe safety precautions and practices in the work area.
6. Practice first aid procedures.
Topics / Content

Session Topics/Content
Number
(by week)
1st 1. History of Home Economics
1.1. Home Economics Literacy Model
2nd to 5th 2. Housing and Family Economics
2.1. Efficient Management of Home Activities
2.2. Decision Making
2.3. Factors that Influence Home Management
2.4. Principles of Work Simplification
2.5. Wise Use of Time, Effort and Energy
2.6. The Nature of Income and Expenses
2.7. The Needs and Demands of the Family
2.8. The Importance of Family Budget
2.9. Preparing a Personal Budget
2.10. Limiting Expenditures to One’s Budget
6th – 8th 3. Food and Applied Nutrition (Cooking)
3.1. Balanced Diet
3.2. Food Nutrients
3.3. Food Pyramid
3.4. Food Needs of Different Groups of People
3.5. Factors in Planning Meals
3.6. Basic Table Setting
3.7. Menu Planning
9th MIDTEM EXAMINATION
10 – 11th
th
4. Sewing
4.1. Sewing Tools and Devices
4.2. Systematic Work Procedure, Work Standards and Work
Ethics
4.3. Basic Hand Stitches
4.4. Different Kinds of Fasteners
12th – 15th 5. Home Nursing
5.1. First Aid, Definition and Objectives
5.2. Qualities of a Good First Aider
5.3. Guidelines in Giving Emergency Care
5.4. First Aid Treatment
5.4.1. Severe Bleeding
5.4.2. Electric Shock
5.4.3. Burns
5.4.4. Fractures
5.4.5. Splinters
16th – 17th 6. Beauty Care
6.1. Health and Hygiene
6.2. Care of the Hair
6.3. Care of the Skin
6.4. Care of the Hands
6.5. Care of the Feet
18th FINAL EXAMINATION
Course Requirements

Quizzes 20
Activities/Seatwork/Assignment/Project 25
Recitation 20
Attitude 5
Attendance 5
Midterm/Final Exam 25
100

Mrs. Jocelyn P. Escorpizo

( Instructor )