Abstract
The objectives of this study were to clarify learners' understanding about household work and to see how the objectives of Home Economics lessons are achieved. Lessons about household work which were focused on relationships with one's family were given in a high school. 119 student descriptions on lesson worksheets were analyzed. From these data, the learners' understanding was categorized into four domains: feeling, utility, valuing, and social domains. These domains had a hierarchical structure. Sharing and discussing issues with the teacher or classmates led the learners to think of various viewpoints toward housework. The learners could deepen their understanding about household work through the lessons which gave them chances to think about caring relationships.
