The aim of technology education is for students to develop “a broad Technological Literacy” – to gain skills, knowledge, and understanding that will enable them to thoughtfully live with, critique, and contribute to the technological developments that shape our lives. Technologically literate young people: * have a broad understanding of how and why things work * understand how technological products and Technological systems are developed * can critically evaluate technological developments and trends * can Design and evaluate their own solutions in response to needs and opportunities. Like any other literacy, Technological Literacy is developed by exposure to a wide Range of relevant experiences over time. The three strands of the technology curriculum – Technological practice, technological knowledge, and the nature of technology – are designed to facilitate this.
Technological Literacy
