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Technology education is the study of how resources are systematically used to solve problems and extend human capabilities. Resources are categorized as tangible materials and tools that can be touched, or intangible information, knowledge, and research that cannot be touched. The curriculum for technology education in Trinidad and Tobago focuses on developing 21st century skills like creativity, communication, critical thinking, collaboration, research, and problem solving. It is based on the main economic sectors of agriculture, hospitality and tourism, manufacturing, and microenterprises. The curriculum has four components: biological technologies, engineering technologies, entrepreneurship, and human ecology.

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Chapter 1

Technology education is the study of how resources are systematically used to solve problems and extend human capabilities. Resources are categorized as tangible materials and tools that can be touched, or intangible information, knowledge, and research that cannot be touched. The curriculum for technology education in Trinidad and Tobago focuses on developing 21st century skills like creativity, communication, critical thinking, collaboration, research, and problem solving. It is based on the main economic sectors of agriculture, hospitality and tourism, manufacturing, and microenterprises. The curriculum has four components: biological technologies, engineering technologies, entrepreneurship, and human ecology.

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Chapter 1

Introduction to Technology Education


What is Technology Education?

Technology Education is the study of how resources are systematically used to solve
problems and extend human capabilities. (Davis, 2018)

Resources

Resources are separated into two categories; tangible and intangible.

TANGIBLE INTANGIBLE
(can be touched) (cannot be touched)

Materials - Information -
raw items used to create your your research done about the
new product problem to be solved

Tools and equipment - Knowledge -


any machine etc used to assist what you already know about
in creating your new product how to solve the problem
21st Century Skills

These are the skills you will develop by doing Technology Education.

- Creativity and Innovation


- Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Research
- Problem Solving

Creativity and Innovation -


(Originality and
inventiveness)

Communication Skills
Problem Solving (conveying ideas
(identifying problems, effectively, speaking,
making decisions) listening, observing)

21st Century Skills

Research Skills ( Critical Thinking


information (ananlysing,
gathering) evaluating)

Collaboration and
Teamwork (learning
cooperatively)
Curriculum

The curriculum for Technology Education was based on the main sectors of the economy of
Trinidad and Tobago as follows:

- Agriculture
- Hospitality and tourism
- Manufacturing
- Microenterprises
- Petrochemical

The curriculum has four components as follows:

- Biological technologies
- Engineering technologies
- Entrepreneurship
- Human ecology

BIOLOGICAL HUMAN ENGINEERING ENTREPRENEUR-


TECHNOLOGIES ECOLOGY TECHNOLOGIES SHIP

• Agricultural • Textile, Clothing • Automation • Business Planning


Technology and Fashion Technology • Document
• Health and Technology • Electrical and Preparation
Wellness • Consumer Electronic • Record Keeping
• Environmental Technology Technology
Management • Food Technology • Design Technology
Technology
• Building Technology
• Mechanical
Technology
Works Cited
Davis, M. E. (2018). Principles and Practices in Technology Education for Trinidad and
Tobago. Couva: Curriculum Planning and Development Division, Ministry of Education.

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