tool subject
Educational term for subjects like home economics or industrial arts that teach practical skills using tools. Contrasts with 内容教科 (content subjects).
See also: 内容教科
Home economics and industrial arts are sometimes classified as tool subjects.
内容教科 refers to content subjects like math or history, while 用具教科 refers to tool subjects that emphasize practical skills.
Compound of 用具 (tool) and 教科 (subject). A modern educational term.