Abstract:
The purpose of this study was to assess perceptions of the image of Home
Economics held by teachers, parents and students of Senior High Schools in the
North Tongu District. This was achieved through examining their awareness and
knowledge of the content of the Home Economics programme and any
differences that existed in the perception of both Home Economics and non Home
Economics students by gender.
A descriptive survey was employed to carry out the study. A total of 691
respondents made up of 263 teachers, 87 parents and 341 students were randomly
sampled. Questionnaires were administered to all categories of respondents. Data
was analysed by using descriptive statistics and Independent sample t-test was
used to test the hypotheses.
The study showed that teachers and students had good knowledge and
awareness of the content areas of the Home Economics programme. It also found
that teachers, students and parents of the students also had good perceptions about
the programme. They perceived the programme to be relevant to learners in their
future. The study revealed that there was no statistical significant difference in the
perception of male and female students. It was found that there was a significant
statistical difference between Home Economics and non-Home Economics
students’ perception of the Home Economics programme. It was recommended
that the Ghana Education Service should educate Ghanaians through teachers on
the importance of Vocational and Technical Education to help improve the
perceptions of people.
