The History of Home Economics in the Philippines

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When did vocational training in housekeeping and household arts become an important element of girls' education in the Philippines?

  • 1948
  • 1901 (correct)
  • 1920
  • 1913

Who went to the Philippines as a teacher in Home Economics?

  • Elvessa Ann Stewardt (correct)
  • Thomasites
  • American teachers
  • Dr. Helen Zoila Tirona Benitez

Who is credited with founding the Philippine Home Economics Association in 1948?

  • American teachers
  • Thomasites
  • Elvessa Ann Stewardt
  • Dr. Helen Zoila Tirona Benitez (correct)

Which grade level required girls to devote 80 minutes a day to home economics activities in 1920?

<p>Grade 5 to 7 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were the American teachers called who were brought in to ensure American methods of instruction in the Philippines?

<p>Thomasites (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which organization was founded by Dr. Helen Zoila Tirona Benitez in 1948?

<p>Philippine Home Economics Association (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what year did vocational training in housekeeping and household arts become important in girls' education in the Philippines?

<p>1901 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which grade level required girls to devote 80 minutes a day to home economics activities in 1920?

<p>Grade 7 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who went to the Philippines as a teacher in Home Economics?

<p>Elvessa Ann Stewardt (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When were American teachers called Thomasites brought in to ensure American methods of instruction in the Philippines?

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Vocational Training in Housekeeping and Household Arts in the Philippines

  • Vocational training in housekeeping and household arts became an important element of girls' education in the Philippines in 1920.

Home Economics Education

  • In 1920, girls in the 5th grade were required to devote 80 minutes a day to home economics activities.

American Teachers in the Philippines

  • American teachers, known as Thomasites, were brought to the Philippines to ensure American methods of instruction.

Notable Individuals

  • Mary S. Roosevelt, an American teacher, went to the Philippines to teach Home Economics.

Philippine Home Economics Association

  • Dr. Helen Zoila Tirona Benitez founded the Philippine Home Economics Association in 1948.

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