Journal of the Japan Association of Home Economics Education
Online ISSN : 2424-1938
Print ISSN : 0386-2666
ISSN-L : 0386-2666
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Volume 67, Issue 4
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  • Prospects of Learning Environments and Lesson Study in High-School Home Economics　（SPECIAL CONTRIBUTION）
    Mitsue NONAKA
    2025 Volume 67 Issue 4 Pages 137-
    Published: 2025
    Released on J-STAGE: May 13, 2025
    DOIhttps://doi.org/10.11549/jjahee.67.4_137
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    This study explores the prospects of learning environments and lesson study in high-school home economics, drawing on findings from previous research. Key insights include the following: 1) Learning environments for high-school home economics vary significantly across prefectures. The reduction in available coursework credits has led some schools to lack full-time home economics teachers, diminishing the quality of instruction. 2) Surveys among high-school students identified “life literacy” as critical to navigating real-world challenges, underpinned by the knowledge and skills acquired through home economics classes. 3) Lesson designs and improvement models were developed to enhance problem-solving abilities in daily life—the central aim of home economics. These findings highlight the increasing importance of collaborative networks among home economics teachers to strengthen future learning environments. “Life literacy,” reflecting the competencies fostered through home economics, offers a valuable focus for “lesson study” initiatives. Additionally, the OECD’s “Education 2030” framework emphasizes well-being as a core educational goal. Home economics, with its focus on well-being through individual and lifestyle perspectives, is uniquely positioned to address the future demands of global education.
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  • Execution and Issues of Sewing Practices in Junior High School Home Economics
    A Questionnaire Survey to Junior High School Home Economics Teachers in 2021
    Hiroko YAMANAKA, Hiroko KAWABATA
    2025 Volume 67 Issue 4 Pages 149-
    Published: 2025
    Released on J-STAGE: May 13, 2025
    DOIhttps://doi.org/10.11549/jjahee.67.4_149
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    In order to clarify execution of home economics sewing practices, a mailed questionnaire survey was conducted in March 2022 on 1,000 junior high school home economics teachers. 343 responses revealed that teaching material and strategy of practices varied, with little difference by region or school size. Through creative measures taken by the home economics teachers, sewing practices were often adapted to the actual conditions of the students. Today, when there is no longer much need for home sewing, sewing practices are still carried out in class so that students can acquire skills useful in daily life. There were examples of teaching materials useful not only at home but also in school life, and targeted not only at clothing but at all aspects of daily life. Practices in home economics incorporating various material and handicrafts are considered to have the potential to contribute to a “fulfilling life” on top of being useful in daily life. Key
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