Final objectives of the third grade of mainstream secondary educationTECHNICAL-TECHNOLOGICAL EDUCATION1 Understanding technicsThe pupils can 1 illustrate the effects of technics on man and society and put them in a historic perspective (such as comfort, design, environment and consumerism); 2 illustrate the effects of technics on human behaviour, attitudes, values and norms; 3 distinguish a technical approach from other approaches such as a scientific, artistic and social approach; 4 give a founded opinion on the role of enterprises/organisations in and for society, for instance with regard to prosperity, development and welfare. 2 ‘Technical' understandingThe pupils can 5 recognise knowledge and skills from various sectors; 6 evaluate simple designs and realisations; 7 characterise enterprises/organisations as performers of technical processes and elucidate on the role of various technical professions and skills in this. 3 Attitude8 The pupils develop a constructive critical attitude towards technics, technical professions and enterprises/organisations. |