Institute of Home Economics

About us – Institute of Home Economics

We are an independent educational institution that has been providing high-quality education in the field of home economics for over 30 years. Our mission is to foster a culture of excellence and prepare our students for success in their professional, academic and personal lives. We strive to promote life-long learning and encourage creativity and critical thinking skills.

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About us – Institute of Home Economics Vision And Mission Vision:Mission:History Best Practices Courses Societies

Our institute offers a wide range of degree programs including Bachelor’s, Master, and Doctoral degrees in Home Economics fields such as Human Development and Family Studies, Nutritional Science, Textiles and Apparel Design, Housing and Interior Design, Consumer Sciences, Education Sciences Technology etc.

In addition to our regular curriculum, we also offer a variety of extracurricular activities designed to broaden knowledge and enrich students’ experience at the institute. The Institute has partnerships with many top universities around the world which allow us to provide our students with opportunities for global exchange programs, internships, field trips and more.

At the Institute of Home Economics, we believe that everyone deserves access to quality education, which is why we have adopted an open-access policy for all our students regardless of race or gender. We encourage diversity among our faculty staff along with respect for human rights, making sure everyone feels welcome in our community.

Vision And Mission

Vision:

To create a Centre of Excellence in Home Economics –Providing ‘holistic education’ to empower learners to lead successful and meaningful lives.

Mission:

To equip learners with appropriate knowledge, skills and attitudes needed for self-development

To make Home Economics relevant by developing sustainable solutions through research-based knowledge

To inculcate an understanding about the global world of work, leisure and family life

To broaden horizons of creativity and innovation for lifelong learning.

History

Institute of Home Economics (IHE) was established in 1959 as a specialized institution for quality home science education. Located in Delhi, India, IHE provides an environment for research, teaching and learning to students from all over the world.

IHE started with just 12 faculty members and seven classrooms. Since then, it has grown exponentially in terms of infrastructure, program offerings and student enrolment to become a leading institute in its field. It is now part of Delhi University under the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD). Currently, there are around 600 staff members who teach 600 students each year on a number of courses related to Home Science such as Food Science & Nutrition, Clothing & Textiles, Family Resource Management etc.

IHE is known for pioneering many new strategies and innovations in fields like agriculture also. One such example is Dairy Technology-where IHE has been providing training programs for the last 20 years which promote dairy farming practices among rural communities, thereby helping them generate income & employment opportunities as well as overcome poverty.

Through its activities and initiatives, IHE has immensely contributed towards empowering disadvantaged communities by introducing them to new technologies and providing them with opportunities for growth. Today IHE is a recognized leader in home science research due to its excellent academic programs, comprehensive research activities and collaboration with national & international organizations like UNESCO.

Best Practices

Utilize technology to enhance the learning process of students: Make sure that students have access to computers and the internet, as well as other relevant technologies such as multimedia equipment, software, and coding tools.
Employ teaching staff with specialized knowledge in different fields: The faculty should include experts in each field who are capable of providing high-quality instruction to students. This will ensure that students understand the topics being taught and can apply their knowledge effectively.
Develop creative methods for learning: Introduce creative ways to encourage student engagement and creativity–such as role-playing scenarios, project-based learning, competitions or workshops –which stimulate the minds of eager young learners and make them more interested in a topic or subject.
Encourage collaborations between staff, students and parents: Collaboration is an effective way to bridge gaps between students, educators and parents. It can also help foster a sense of community and mutual respect among all involved parties.
Develop cross-curricular activities: Incorporate subjects from outside of Home Economics into courses so that students get a broader view of the subject and develop skills in other domains which can supplement their educational growth in Home Economics.
Integrating Project-based Learning Approach: Incorporate project-based learning strategies for better comprehension by applying knowledge learnt in class on real-world situations with praxis-related activities such as creating product prototypes or giving presentations on projects related to Home Economics topics like nutrition or fashion design etcetera
Focus on lifelong Learning instalment: Instituters should remember that they are not providing education only but guiding youth into lifelong insightful capability where they grow continuously throughout life with constructive feedback enhancing imaginative capabilities through problem-solving micro exercises, group tasks or field surveys resulting in reflective approaches towards practical concerns