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International Journal of Innovations & Research Analysis (IJIRA) [ Vol. 6 | No. 2(I) | April - June, 2026 ]

Reconceptualizing Home Science Education in School Curriculum: Educators Perspective

Smriti Manocha & Dr. Usha Sharma

Home Science is the study of science involved within the area of domestic living. Being aware of the principles which enable sustainable and smooth daily survival. The subject of Home Science also is capable of promoting life skills, experiential and transdisciplinary learning within the school curriculum. The present study explores educators’ perspectives about Home Science as a skill-based subject and its role in fostering holistic and well-rounded education which can be applied daily. A mixed-method research approach was adopted to gather both quantitative and qualitative insights from educators, including teachers and principals from CBSE-affiliated schools in Noida. Data was collected through a validated questionnaire based on a five pointer Likert-scale. The findings revealed a highly positive perspective among educators regarding the subject’s potential to develop life skills. Teachers, particularly demonstrated a strong support in favour of the subject as a medium for development of  life-skill and its great potential as a transdisciplinary subject in the curriculum. The study highlights the need to reposition the subject of Home Science as a core component of future-ready, competency-based education in alignment with the vision of NEP 2020 and recommends stronger policy support for its inclusion within mainstream school education.

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