Development of Home Economics Education for Life Quality in Latvia

Abstract

The research “Development of Home Economics Education for Life Quality in Latvia” is based on authors’ experience gained in long-term activities. The study is a scientific monograph, the materials is approbated in authors’ doctoral thesis and in scientific publications. The Home Economics education in Latvia has significantly changed from the acquisition of a simple, practical, narrow specification profession to the conscious, all-around development of a pupil’s individuality aimed at awareness of the quality of life and purposeful action to improve its quality. The aim of the book is to introduce the public to different aspects of the development of Home Economics and Technologies (Design and Technology) education for life quality in Latvia at schools and at University level. This book describes the research done by authors within Home Economics and Technologies sphere during 2000-2020 years in Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies (LLU), Institute of Education and Home Economics. Here are described the historical development of the Home Economics from 19th century until nowadays in Latvia, the change of paradigm of Home Economics studies, relationship between various aspects of the education in Home Economics and Technologies in the context of sustainable development, methodology structure for training teachers of Home Economics and Technologies at University level, understanding of life quality criteria of Home Economics and Technologies education in elementary school, research of pupils nutrition habits; the Information and Communication Technology Integration Skills Development Model in Home Economics and Technologies education for prospective teachers based on transformative digital learning, integration and student-centred approach implementation in the study process. The book is intended for researchers, University lecturers, teachers, master students, students, and other interested parties. The book is print with the financial support of the Association “School of Home Environment”.