In Home Economics ākonga develop their understanding of the factors that influence wellbeing. There is a strong focus on food and nutrition. Ākonga evaluate current issues and theories of nutrition and use this knowledge to make informed decisions about food. Through the processes of selecting, preparing, cooking and serving food, ākonga develop creativity and personal skills crucial to everyday living. Issues relating to family and society are also explored, which aims to give ākonga the ability and independence to plan for their future.
What this course involves
Ākonga will prepare food, examine food choices and gain nutritional knowledge.
Delivery Modes
* This course is accessed through our online learning environment, My Te Kura.
Recommended prior learning
No prior learning needed.
Scheduled System Maintenance
We are undertaking scheduled system maintenance between 5:30pm and 7:30pm on Saturday, 2 August NZST.
Our enrolment systems will be unavailable during this time.
