Special Study: Home Economics – Practical Foods
A concentrated look at food preparation and food science
QUICK INFO
Available for credit | EDCP 467D
Course date: July 29 – August 2, 2024
Time: 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. PT
Format: In person
Location: Neville Scarfe 1214, UBC Vancouver Campus
Register by: May 31, 2024
Instructor: Jennifer Johnson
Academic Contact: Dr. Kerry Renwick
Learning to cook is a great activity for all ages, and it involves more than just breaking the seal on a pre-packaged product. Cooking skills are not only important for healthy living, they are also a great way to be creative and have fun in the kitchen.
With obesity, diabetes and heart disease on the rise, many young people today have no connection between the foods they are eating and how that impacts their bodies and their brains.
In this course you will work hands-on to prepare different dishes and learn about why certain foods behave as they do. For home economics teachers, this courses has been designed to provide understanding for both the how and the why behind teaching foods classes.
This course is experiential. It utilises preparation of food to learn about food science and food literacy.
Description
This course will offer experience in preparing and cooking a range of dishes, and will delve deep into the science of food.
With obesity, diabetes and heart disease on the rise, many young people today have no connection between the foods they are eating and how that impacts their bodies and their brains.
In this course you will work hands-on to prepare different dishes and learn about why certain foods behave as they do. For home economics teachers, this courses has been designed to provide understanding for both the how and the why behind teaching foods classes.
This course is experiential. It utilises preparation of food to learn about food science and food literacy.
Instructor
Jennifer Johnson
Jennifer Johnson is an Adjunct Professor within the Department of Curriculum and Pedagogy in UBC’s Faculty of Education. She is an experienced Home Economics educator with a passion for food and significant experience working with young people in secondary schools and adults.
Dates/Location
Course date: July 29 – August 2, 2024
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Format: In person
Location: Neville Scarfe, 1214, UBC, Vancouver Campus
Registration
Current UBC students
Current UBC students, can register for credit courses using their Campus Wide Login (CWL),
through the Student Service Centre
- EDCP 467D | Special Study: Home Economics – Practical Foods
- Undergraduate Course (3.0 credits)
- Many summer programs fill quickly, early registration is strongly recommended.
Visiting & Unclassified Students
Visiting & Unclassified Students, information can be found here
Research Projects
Mailing Address
Department of Curriculum & Pedagogy
Faculty of Education
University of British Columbia
Scarfe Building 2125 Main Mall
Vancouver BC V6T 1Z4 Canada
Important Numbers
Apply for graduate programs:
Alan Jay
604.822.5367
Email: edcp.grad@ubc.ca
Apply for undergraduate programs:
Contact the Teacher Education Office
Registration deadline May 31, 2024
