ABSTRACT
The study examined
professionalism in home economics, its impediments and solutions in the
tertiary institutions in Akwa-Ibom State. A survey research design was adopted
for the study. Six research questions guided the study. Structured
questionnaire was the instrument used for data collection. Mean and percentage
were used for data analysis while t- test was used to test the hypothesis at
0.05 level of significant. The findings among others revealed that there is no
frequent appraisal of those already in the Home Economics profession hence no
motivation for the pre professionals, the major impediment of professionalisms
in Home Economics were: stereotype, inadequate funding, unqualified teachers in
Home Economics, lack of code of ethics for the members. Possible solutions
identified also include proper orientation on the course Home Economics in our
institutions of learning, adequate training and exposure of Home Economics
teachers at local and international level. Proper funding and provision of
equipments/tools. Based on the discussion of the findings of the following
recommendation among others were made: There should be proper orientation on
what Home economics is all about and no more the study of cooking and study, it
should be properly funded by the government since it is a course with saleable
skill that can equip the student with job creation which is the major problems
of Nigerian graduates today that turns out in thousand every year and also one
of the stipulation on national policy of Nigerian education
EDET, E (2021). Professionalism In Home Economics: Impediments And Solutions. Mouau.afribary.org: Retrieved Nov 23, 2024, from https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/professionalism-in-home-economics-impediments-and-solutions-7-2
EDET, EDET. "Professionalism In Home Economics: Impediments And Solutions" Mouau.afribary.org. Mouau.afribary.org, 16 Nov. 2021, https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/professionalism-in-home-economics-impediments-and-solutions-7-2. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
EDET, EDET. "Professionalism In Home Economics: Impediments And Solutions". Mouau.afribary.org, Mouau.afribary.org, 16 Nov. 2021. Web. 23 Nov. 2024. < https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/professionalism-in-home-economics-impediments-and-solutions-7-2 >.
EDET, EDET. "Professionalism In Home Economics: Impediments And Solutions" Mouau.afribary.org (2021). Accessed 23 Nov. 2024. https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/professionalism-in-home-economics-impediments-and-solutions-7-2