Technological process skills for technological literacy: a case of few technology teachers at schools in Tshwane North District D3, South Africa
Moses Makgato · 2011
Technology education, formerly known as technical education has been conceived as being associated with the acquisition of motor skills or a computer related activities. Modern technology involves higher technological process such as creating, designing, modelling, predicting and experimenting, in conjunction with practically problem- solving. There are misunderstanding and misinterpretation on technology education, because of lack of appropriate professional development and teacher training. This article provides the rationale for the development of technology education, which led to technology as a school subject. The study outlined the key technological process skills in the teaching of technology subject and should form part of the development of technology teacher education and training curriculum framework. The results showed that teachers are aware of key technological process skills required in the teaching of technology at schools.