There was a time when home economics was taught in schools and colleges. Not only did it make students independent, it helped them with their creativity as well.
It’s time for some cooking!
There was a time when home economics was taught in schools and colleges. Not only did it make students independent, it helped them with their creativity as well. But slowly and gradually this trend faded away as the curriculum became difficult and for most of the institutions it was next to impossible to carry on with these activities.
Many people think that home economics is only restricted to teaching young girls cooking and sewing. But that is not true! It also includes home management and design, budgeting and economics, health and hygiene, etc. Even though all areas are important, cooking is one aspect that is considered the most significant. Wondering why? Well, isn’t that obvious? We all need food to survive. And not to forget the benefits of cooking are immense. Read on to find out how cooking can help the younger lot...
Creativity at its best
Cooking is an art, we all know that! It helps kids explore their talent and experiment with various ingredients and, of course, creating a recipe of their own.
Make them independent
Yes, cooking helps the young people become independent as they don’t have to rely on their parents for food all the time. When they are preparing even simple dishes, like sandwiches or noodles, they are becoming responsible.
Stress buster
Kids are under constant stress as they are expected to do well in their studies; they are often subjected to peer pressure, etc. Activities like cooking are a fun way to relax and students can forget their stress for a while.
Learning good eating habits
Cooking classes can give kids the confidence and curiosity to get creative in the kitchen, building a lifelong habit of healthier eating. To maximise these benefits, it is important that cooking classes emphasise nutrition education, along with cooking skills.
Boosting math skills
Cooking lessons let students practice basic math skills like counting, weighing, measuring and estimating with every recipe. Keeping track of cooking time requires kids to put their time-reading abilities to the test in a practical way and helps them better understand the sequencing too.
Cooking classes
Since food preparation is central to homemaking, teaching cooking in schools and colleges can go a long way. It is quite heartening to see that many institutions realise the importance of it. Fazaia Intermediate College Korangi Creek recently arranged a cooking activity for the Rafiqui House. Chef Atique, trained from PITHM institute, was invited to teach the students simple yet quick recipes. The students helped the chef in making the salad and sandwiches, and the cutting and mixing of ingredients.
In the past, educational institutions made sure that such activities were included in the curriculum, and it would be great if the respective authorities consider doing it again.
