Technological Education Pathways

Technological innovation influences all areas of life, from the daily lives of individuals to the work of business and government, to interactions on a global scale. Courses in Technological Education enable students to meet the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century. Technological Education courses offer secondary school students the opportunity to apply theory and knowledge to hands-on projects and gain practical skills that have direct links to a wide range of post-secondary and school-to-work programs. 

The power, reach, and rapid evolution of technology demand a curriculum that will enable students to become technologically literate – that is, able to understand, work with, and benefit from a range of technologies. Students need to acquire the technological skills and knowledge that will allow them to participate fully in a competitive global economy and to become responsible citizens in an environmentally vulnerable world. To succeed in today’s society, students need to be effective problem solvers and critical thinkers, able to understand, question, and respond to the implications of technological innovation. Students who pursue careers in technology will also need these high-level skills to develop solutions to technological challenges or to provide the services required in their chosen fields. 

Technological education focuses on developing students’ ability to work creatively and competently with technologies that are central to their lives. As they proceed through their secondary school education, students attain a level of technological literacy that will enhance their ability to succeed in their postsecondary studies or in the workplace. For students who do not choose to pursue careers in technology, technological education can provide knowledge and skills that will enhance their daily lives, whether by enabling them to work on home renovations or car repairs or by allowing them to pursue technological hobbies.

Technological education promotes the integration of learning across subject disciplines. For example, when students design a product, they explore the social or human need that the product addresses (social science), the scientific principles involved in its design and construction (science), its dimensions and shape (mathematics), and the aesthetic qualities of its design (the arts). They apply literacy skills to communicate design ideas, produce reports summarizing technological projects, and write instructions for the use of the products they create. Technological education also helps students develop research skills and fosters creativity, critical thinking, and problem solving. In addition, in its emphasis on innovation to meet human needs, it encourages global citizenship and promotes social, economic, and environmental awareness. 

Top 10 Reasons to Take Technological Education Courses 

1. You will apply the theory and knowledge that you learn in other courses to create real projects in Technological Education.

2. The projects you create will be relevant to you, your school, and your community.

3. The skills you develop in Technological Education will be useful after high school, in post-secondary programs, in the workplace, and support personal pursuits.

4. You will learn from teachers who have industry specific qualifications and workplace experience.

5. Technological Education courses have direct links to a range of post-secondary and school-to-work programs.

6. Technological Education programs can lead to in-demand, high-paying careers.

7. Teaching takes place using a "project-based", problem-solving model - the way industry works.

8. Learning is "hands-on", students "learn-by-doing" - the way we learn naturally.

9. Technological Education courses focus on providing students with practical skills that they can use in the "real world". 

10.  THEY ARE FUN !!!