ASSESSMENT OF INNOVATIVE APPROACHES AVAILABLE FOR PROMOTING HOME ECONOMICS EDUCATION PROGRAMME IN COLLEGES OF EDUCATION IN DELTA STATE

The study assessed the innovative approaches available for promoting Home Economics programme in Colleges of Education in Delta State. Three research questions were raised to guide the study. Descriptive survey research design was used for the study. The population for the study consisted of 99 Home Economics lecturers and students in three colleges of Education in Delta State. The entire population of 99Home Economics lecturers and students were used as sample for this study. A structured questionnaire developed by the researcher was used for data collection. The instrument was subjected to validation by two experts. The reliability test for the instrument using Cronbach Alpha yielded a coefficient of 0.84 indicating the instrument was reliable. The researcher together with one research assistant collected data for the study. Out of the 100 instruments, only 99 were retrieved because as at the time of retrieval, 43 lecturers and 9 students could not be reached. This indicated 80% retrieval rate. Mean and standard deviation were used to answer the research questions. Findings revealed that to a high extent, experimental, quick response (QR) codes and flipped class approach are available for promoting Home Economics Education programme in Colleges of Education in Delta State. It was recommended among others that experiential, quick response codes and flipped class approaches should be implemented by the various department of Home Economics Education not only Colleges of Education but all higherinstitutions in order to develop student’s skills through hands-on activities and further stimulate students interest in the course.