UNESCO Technology Education Guide

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by M. J. Dyrenfurth, K. Langer, D. Wahl (Compilers), 2003, 168 p.

The result of a collaboration between UNESCO and WOCATE, this guide aims primarily to increase in students technological literacy i.e. the technological understanding and capability necessary to live and work in a technology based society. With the help of this guide students can develop a better understanding of the role of technology in society; nurture an appreciation for the importance between and among the technological systems; solve technological problems through the application and use of tools, materials and processes; investigate and study the technological world of the past, present and future; and analyse technological systems and the impact of these systems on the environment and society.

The Guide is divided into 4 units:
1. What is Technology?;
2. Communication and information technology ;
3. Materials and processing technology ( Module 4, 5, 6-8); and
4. Energy and power technology.

Each unit is further divided into topics with distinct sections for knowledge, skills and attitude acquisition ending with instructional and learning activities for instructors as well as students.

The primary strategies used in this Guide consist of brief instructor-led presentations integrated through a student (individual or group) project method. Instructors are encouraged to employ all other available strategies, e.g. field trips, community service, contracted work, etc., that fit the situations and do not take advantage of the students.

Download the entire content of Technology Education Guide (PDF 1.66MB)

For more details, please contact:
Mr Orlando Hall-Rose
Chief of Section
Tel: +33(0)1 456 80816
E-Mail: o.hall-rose@unesco.org

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