Integrating Industry-Relevant Skills in Home Science Curriculum through Hybrid Learning: A Study on Indian Higher Education

Deepa Angrishi; Neeta Varshney

Integrating Industry-Relevant Skills in Home Science Curriculum through Hybrid Learning: A Study on Indian Higher Education

Author(s)	Deepa Angrishi, Prof. Dr. Neeta Varshney
Country	India
Abstract	The increasing emphasis on employability and competency-based education necessitates the systematic integration of industry-relevant skills within higher education curricula. Despite its applied and interdisciplinary nature, Home Science education in India continues to exhibit a predominant reliance on theoretical instruction, resulting in a mismatch between academic outcomes and industry expectations. Hybrid learning, combining face-to-face and digital instructional modalities, presents a viable framework for addressing this gap. This study investigates the extent and effectiveness of integrating industry-relevant skills into the Home Science curriculum through hybrid learning in Indian higher education institutions. A descriptive and analytical research design was employed, utilizing both quantitative and qualitative approaches. Data were collected from undergraduate and postgraduate Home Science students and faculty members using structured questionnaires and semi-structured interviews. Respondents were selected through purposive sampling to ensure exposure to hybrid learning environments. Data analysis involved descriptive statistical techniques and thematic analysis to interpret patterns and perceptions related to skill acquisition and pedagogical effectiveness. The findings reveal that hybrid learning significantly enhances students’ practical competencies, digital literacy, and industry readiness by facilitating experiential learning, virtual industry engagement, and flexible curriculum delivery. Faculty responses indicate that hybrid pedagogies support curriculum innovation and industry alignment; however, constraints related to technological infrastructure, faculty training, and institutional readiness persist. The study concludes that the strategic adoption of hybrid learning models can effectively strengthen the integration of industry-relevant skills within Home Science education, thereby improving graduate employability. The findings offer empirical insights for curriculum developers, academic administrators, and policymakers seeking to advance skill-oriented reforms in Indian higher education.
Keywords	Home Science Education; Industry-Relevant Skills; Hybrid Learning; Skill-Based Curriculum; Indian Higher Education; Employability; Industry–Academia Integration
Field	Arts
Published In	Volume 8, Issue 1, January-February 2026
Published On	2026-02-10

View / Download PDF File

E-ISSN 2582-2160

doi

CrossRef DOI is assigned to each research paper published in our journal.

IJFMR DOI prefix is
10.36948/ijfmr

Downloads

Research Paper Format Copyright Permission Form and Undertaking Form Cover Page Vol 8 Isu 2 Cover Page Vol 8 Isu 1 Cover Page Vol 7 Isu 6

All research papers published on this website are licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License, and all rights belong to their respective authors/researchers.

CC-BY-SA

About IJFMR Fees & Payment Current Issue Publication Archive	Submit Research Paper Track Submission Status Publication Guidelines Publication Ethics Peer Review & Plagiarism	Join as a Reviewer Editors & Reviewers Reviewer Referral Program Get Reviewer Membership Certi.	Website/Journal Policies Usage Policy Content Policies Privacy Policy

Contact Us		+91-9687-828-838	editor@ijfmr.com

International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research

A Widely Indexed Open Access Peer Reviewed Multidisciplinary Bi-monthly Scholarly International Journal

Integrating Industry-Relevant Skills in Home Science Curriculum through Hybrid Learning: A Study on Indian Higher Education

Share this