Abstract
Mathematics is said to be the life wire or mother of science and technology; and other disciplines. It contributes immensely in deciding directions of activities in all areas of human endeavours such as economy and training etc. At present, Nigeria is experiencing series of economic quagmire of which skills-oriented programme such as home economics skills acquisition could help tackle. On this premise, the paper focuses on the concepts of mathematics, skills acquisition in home economics, socio-economic transformation, philosophy and objectives of home economics as well as contributions of mathematics to the acquisition of some home economics skills. Implications for extension are also x-rayed. To realize the desired socio-economic transformation of the country, it has been suggested that both skilled and unskilled business operators in home economics should be assisted to enhance their production level to enable them employ other Nigerian citizens through a well-funded extension programme. Keywords : Mathematics, Home Economics, Skills, Transformation, Extension. DOI : 10.7176/MTM/9-8-04 Publication date : August 31st 2019
Highlights
The relevance as well as significance of education as a veritable tool for national transformation cannot be overstressed
Embracing skill-oriented education programme such as home economics becomes imperative. This is because in home economics, a lot of skills capable of empowering many unemployed Nigerians are taught to youths and other interested members of the society, to help address unemployment problem and poor economic situation currently being experienced in the country. It is on this premise, that the paper focuses on the concepts of mathematics, home economics skills acquisition for the realization of socio-economic transformation in Nigeria
Home economics is a field of study that deals with many things; the most important concern of it is the welfare of individuals, families and society (Anyakoha (2000)
Summary
The relevance as well as significance of education as a veritable tool for national transformation cannot be overstressed. Still highlighting on the importance of the subject, Gbadeyan (2015) stated that mathematics is considered to be wearing two caps It is the queen of all sciences as it plays a significant role in the development of science and technology and in the development of any nation, as no nation can be said to have developed without developing scientifically and technologically. Mathematics, as a tool for understanding and application of science and technology, plays an important role of a precursor and harbinger to the much needed technological and of www.iiste.org course national development, which has become an imperative in the developing nations of the world (Ajai and Imoko, 2011 in Adah and Enemali, 2016). For these to be realized, modern skills acquisition in home economics via sound mathematical knowledge is very imperative
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