Upon successful completion of this programme the graduate will be able to demonstrate... :
| PO1 |
Knowledge - Breadth |
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(a) |
A specialised knowledge of the theory, principles, concepts, methodologies and practical applications associated with Home Economics Studies & Pedagogy; Food, Health and Culinary Skills; Responsible Family Living; Textiles and Craft. |
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(b) |
Knowledge of the key concepts in the study of education and specifically in the teaching of Home Economics. |
| PO2 |
Knowledge - Kind |
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(a) |
An ability to evaluate current theory and best practice in the fields of Home Economics Studies & Pedagogy; Food, Health and Culinary Skills; Responsible Family Living; Textiles and Craft through the application of research, exercising critical thinking and problem solving, thus being capable of meeting and exceeding strategic objectives of the Home Economics discipline. |
| PO3 |
Skill - Range |
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(a) |
The ability to discern and apply a wide range of techniques to the diverse disciplines within this course applicable to the Home Economics Studies & Pedagogy; Food, Health and Culinary Skills; Responsible Family Living; Textiles and Craft settings and related sectors. |
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(b) |
The skills to critically review the pedagogical approaches applied in the teaching of home economics. |
| PO4 |
Skill - Selectivity |
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(a) |
The ability to analyse situations, solutions and opportunities; apply theory and practical techniques to plan, direct, organise projects, groups or events while meeting the need of the relevant audience and achieving the objectives of the organisation through a leadership role. |
| PO5 |
Competence - Context |
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(a) |
The capacity to employ analytical and problem-solving skills in a professional and ethical manner in a wide range of contexts, within the home economics domain. |
| PO6 |
Competence - Role |
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(a) |
An ability to contribute positively, both autonomously and as a member of a team, and to work ethically and professionally with a capacity for leadership, integrity, and empathy while meeting objectives in given roles within the Home Economics Studies & Pedagogy; Food, Health and Culinary Skills; Responsible Family Living; Textiles and Craft environments and in the classroom. |
| PO7 |
Competence - Learning to Learn |
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(a) |
An ability to identify and address continuous learning requirements at a personal and professional level to update competencies and knowledge. Be able to embrace change, present and future, within the respective sector(s) within the home economics domain. |
| PO8 |
Competence - Insight |
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(a) |
The ability to articulate their personal motivations through aims and objectives within this diverse range of sectors, which includes Home Economics Studies & Pedagogy; Food, Health and Culinary Skills; Responsible Family Living; Textiles and Craft at an operational, educational or management capacity. |
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(b) |
An ability to interact and communicate with others in a manner which ethically promotes their own personal interests while encouraging others to succeed and operate to a high ethical and professional standard. |
