Home Science Extension and Rural Development

HOME SCEINCE EXTENSION AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT

Lesson 3:HOME SCIENCE EDUCATION

Meaning

Home Science consists of two words, that is, ‘Home’ and ‘Science’. The word ‘home’ refers to the place of residence where the family lives. The word science refers to knowledge based on facts, principles and laws. By combining these two words the meaning of Home Science can be derived as ‘application of scientific knowledge in a systematic manner towards improving the quality of home and family life’. Hence home science deals with

• Providing education for family living
• Improving the efficiency of effectiveness of human and non-human resources used by families
• Conducting research for providing technologies as per changing needs of families and communities
• Helping the family and community to improve the quality of life.