Edukasyong Pantahanan at Pangkabuhayan (EPP) / Makabayan

2. Components of EPP

EPP is composed of four main components:

• Home Economics – Cooking, sewing, budgeting, basic household skills.
  
  

• Agriculture – Growing crops, raising animals, environmental awareness.
  
  

• Industrial Arts – Simple woodworking, repairs, using hand tools.
  
  

• Entrepreneurship – Basic business concepts, marketing, and saving.
  
  

These areas aim to:

• Promote self-reliance and productivity.
  
  

• Instill work values and appreciation for manual and technical work.
  
  

• Encourage environmental stewardship and proper use of local resources.
  
  

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3. What is Makabayan?

• Makabayan was a learning area in the 2002 Basic Education Curriculum for Grades 1–10, serving as a core of civic education and values.
  
  

• It integrated several subjects to foster patriotism, cultural appreciation, and social awareness.
  
  

• Subjects under Makabayan included:
  
  

  • Social Studies / Araling Panlipunan
    
    

  • Edukasyon sa Pagpapakatao (EsP)
    
    

  • Music, Arts, PE, and Health (MAPEH)
    
    

  • Technology and Livelihood Education (TLE) / EPP
    
    

4. Goals of EPP and Makabayan

• Develop well-rounded individuals who are skilled, responsible, and socially aware.
  
  

• Foster nationalism, values education, and community involvement.
  
  

• Provide foundational knowledge for future livelihood and entrepreneurship.
  
  

• Encourage active participation in home, school, and community improvement efforts.