TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page

Cover Page i
Title Page ii
Table of Contents iii
Introduction 1
Objectives 2
Pre-Assessment 3
Learning Goals and Targets 6

Introduction HANDICRAFTS
Contribution of Handicraft/Handicraft Industries 7
Introductory Activity: Me, myself and Handicraft 9

Lesson 1 PHILIPPINE HANDICRAFTS

Brief Historical Accounts of Handicrafts 10
in the Philippines
Regional Pride: Handicrafts from Selected 12
Regions
Activity 1.1 Handicraft Mapping 15
Activity 1.2 Craft Journal Entry/Think Aloud Record 16
Activity 1.3 Advertisement Act 16

Lesson 2 HANDICRAFT CONCEPT AND ITS ELEMENTS

The Concept 17
Basic Elements of Handicraft 17
Different Types of Handicraft 19
Activity 2.1 Craft Journal Entry/Think Aloud Record 20
Activity 2.2 Think, pair, share! 20
Activity 2.3 Photo Exhibit 21

Lesson 3 BASIC PRINCIPLES IN HANDICRAFT

Basic Principles of Handicraft in theory and practice 22

Activity 3.1 Self-Assessment Quiz 23

Home Economics (HE) – HANDICRAFT Page ii
 Activity 3.2 Think, pair, share! 24
Activity 3.3 Learn from a Master Craftsman 24
Activity 3.4 Craft Journal Entry/Think Aloud Record 25

Lesson 4 SAFETY AND PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES

Be safe from hazardous practices ! 26
Safety Regulations to be observed 27
in a Craft or Machine Shop
Activity 4.1 Self-Assessment Quiz 28
Activity 4.2 Think, pair, share! 28
Activity 4.3 Partner in ‘Crime’ 29
Activity 4.4 Role Play 29

Lesson 5 HANDICRAFT MATERIALS

Classification and Sources of Handicraft Materials 30
Environmental Issues and Sustainability 32
Activity 5.1 Poetry Writing 33
Activity 5.2 Material Chronicle 33
Activity 5.3 Test Your Creativity 34

Lesson 6 HANDICRAFT TECHNIQUES

Basic Techniques in Handicraft 35
Tools and Equipment 37
Activity 6.1 Graphic Organizer 43
Activity 6.2 Think-Group-Share 43
Activity 6.3 Decision Matrix 44

Lesson 7 HANDICRAFT DESIGN

Elements and Basic Principles of Art 45

Activity 7.1 Idea File 51

Home Economics (HE) – HANDICRAFT Page iii

 Activity 7.2 Think, pair, share! 51
Activity 7.3 Designs Analysis 52

Lesson 8 FUNCTIONAL KNOWLEDGE IN PROJECT

PLANNING
Importance of a Project Plan 53
The Project Plan or Work Plan Sheet 54
Activity 8.1 Craft Journal Entry/Think Aloud Record 55
Activity 8.2 Think, pair, share! 55
Activity 8.3 Handicraft Project 56

Lesson 9 EVALUATING HANDICRAFT AS A PROJECT

AS A POTENTIAL PRODUCT IN THE MARKET
Product Performance Evaluation 57
Activity 9.1 Craft Journal Entry/Think Aloud Record 60

Summary 61
Glossary 63
Bibliography 65

tino

Home Economics (HE) – HANDICRAFT Page iv