An Examination of Home Economics as a Subject on the Curriculum in Special Schools.

Authors

  • Helen Moloney

Keywords:

HE, Home Economics, Special Schools, GLD, General Learning Difficulties

Abstract

This study examines the current provision of Home Economics (HE) in special schools for students with mild and moderate general learning difficulties. It indicates that access to HE depends on a number of factors including the availability of hours and student age. HE teachers highlighted many limitations including the lack of a formal recognised programme and limited resources. The results show that teachers consider the main purpose of the HE programme is to teach students with special educational needs practical life skills. It is also considered important to provide students with an accreditation. The question arises as to why a suitable HE curriculum framework has not yet been devised to meet the needs of students with mild and moderate general learning difficulties.

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Irish Association of Teachers in Special Education (IATSE) (2006) Special Schools in Transition: Concerns and Hopes Among Teachers in the Sector, Dublin: IATSE.

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Mullaney, I. (1997) Curriculum in Home Economics: An Investigation into the Congruity Between the Curriculum in St. Catherine’s College of Education and the Changed Curriculum at Second Level, (unpublished Masters thesis), Dublin: Trinity College.

National Disability Authority (NDA) (2006) Special Education Provision for Children with Disabilities in Irish Primary Schools: The Views of Stakeholders, Dublin: NDA.

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Published

2021-01-24

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Moloney, H. (2021). An Examination of Home Economics as a Subject on the Curriculum in Special Schools. REACH: Journal of Inclusive Education in Ireland, 22(2), 93–100. Retrieved from https://reachjournal.ie/index.php/reach/article/view/108

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Vol. 22 No. 2 (2009)

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