LAC 28:LXXXI.721. Philosophy and Curriculum Structure

A. Technology Education is a practical, activity-oriented, laboratory-based program for all high school students. It is an integrated curriculum encompassing knowledge and skills across technology systems, with emphasis on new and emerging technology. B. Technology programs are designed to provide high school students with a broad base of knowledge and flexibility needed to function efficiently in a technological society. C. As future leaders, students need an understanding of technology to enable them to make informed decisions that will improve society and protect the environment. D. The knowledge needed for making future judgments of technology requires lifelong learning skills, which are acquired through a continuous process of applying new knowledge to unique problems. E. Technology teaches critical-thinking skills through the use of problem-solving techniques. F. Technology programs enable all high school students to learn about the technology that affects their lives. G. Technology Education programs provide high school students with the basis for making wise career choices and developing career plans/paths. H. Technology Education is designed as a fundamental component of the curriculum for all high school students. I. Career-technical performance standards and model curriculum integrated performance activities for Technology Education are presented in this Part XCIII. J. Technology Education provides students with the opportunity to explore, research, and shadow careers related to their interests. This will encourage them to become more productive workers, responsible citizens, and create marketable employees to meet the needs of industry.