HOME ECONOMICS EDUCATION IN THE CONTEXT OF THE VUCA

Abstract

The purpose of this article was to present to study home economics in the context of the VUCA era - an era characterized by volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity. This was particularly relevant to the field of home economics, a multidisciplinary science focused on household management, which had to adapt to the social changes of each era. Educators, scholars, and practitioners in home economics need to develop their competencies to align with this context. The production of graduates in this field should not solely focus on manual skills or craftsmanship, but also enhanced awareness of social and environmental changes driven by modern technological dynamics in order to meet labor market demands and support future career growth in diverse professions. Educators in the fields of education or teacher training related to home economics should take an active role in producing educational materials and textbooks that reflect innovative ideas to enhance learning. This included developing flexible curricula, promoting student skills, encouraging the use of modern technologies, and adopting teaching methods that respond to global changes. Moreover, the learning measurement and evaluation should emphasize competency - based evaluation and align with labor market needs.