Strand A: Technological Knowledge and Understanding
Within a range of technological areas and contexts, students should develop an understanding of:
- the use and operation of technologies;
- technological principles and systems;
- the nature of technological practice;
- strategies for the communication, promotion, and evaluation of technological ideas and outcomes.
Strand C: Technology and Society
Within a range of technological areas and contexts, students should:
- develop awareness and understanding of the ways the beliefs, values, and ethics of individuals and groups:
- promote or constrain technological development;
- influence attitudes towards technological development;
- develop awareness and understanding of the impacts of technology on society and the environment:
- in the past, present, and possible future;
- in local, national, and international settings.
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Strand B: Technological Capability
Within a range of technological areas and contexts, students should produce technological solutions. They will:
- identify needs and opportunities to provide information for possible technological practice;
- with reference to identified needs and opportunities,
- generate possible options and strategies, and select, develop, and adapt appropriate solutions;
- produce technological outcomes to agreed quality standards, managing time, and using human and physical resources skilfully, safely, and effectively;
- present and promote ideas, strategies, and outcomes throughout technological practice;
- evaluate designs, strategies, and outcomes throughout technological practice in relation to their own activities and those of others.
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