Saturday, June 20, 2009

Technology Education Goals


In 1989 the Australian Education Council (AEC) set out Common and Agreed National Goals for Schooling in Australia. These goals give education systems and schools a common sense of purpose. Of particular relevance to technology programs are the following goals:

To respond to the recurrent and emerging economic and social needs of the nation and to proved those skills which will allow students maximum flexibility and adaptability in their future employment and other aspects of life.

To develop in students

  • skills of analysis and problem-solving;
  • skills of information processing and computing;
  • an understanding of the role of science and technology in society with
  • scientific and technological skills;
  • an appreciation and understanding of, and concern for, balanced development and global environment; and
  • a capacity to exercise judgement in matters of morality, ethics and social justice.

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