Appendix A: Prescribed Learning Outcomes:
Self and Society

It is expected that students will:

Grades K to 1

• solve problems that come up during the design process, independently and in groups
• demonstrate confidence and a positive attitude throughout the problem-solving process
• manage materials, time, and resources
• identify and describe the effects of technology on their lives, at home, and in the classroom
• identify occupations and role models in technological fields in their community, being sensitive to culture, gender, and physical ability

• solve problems the come up during the design process, independently and in groups
• demonstrate confidence and a positive attitude throughout the problem-solving process
• use a variety of classroom resources when looking for answers to problems involving design
• manage materials, time, and resources
• identify the effects of technology on their lives, at home, and in the classroom
• identify occupations and role models in technological fields in their community, being sensitive to culture, gender, and physical ability

• demonstrate risk taking and perseverance throughout the problem-solving process
• organize their work to improve the management of materials, time, and resources
• express personal thoughts and feelings about the effects of technology in their lives, at home, and in the classroom
• identify past and current technological occupations and role models, being sensitive to culture, gender, and physical ability

• solve problems that come up during the design process, independently and in groups
• manage their work and resources during design activities
• analyse the positive and negative effects of technology in their lives.
• categorize and compare various occupations in technological fields, and discuss how some have been the subject of culture, ability, and gender stereotyping.

• demonstrate, independently and in groups, confidence and a positive attitude when solving problems involving technology
• compare and contrast solutions to problems involving design and technology in other cultures
• describe how technological change affects their quality of life at home, in the community, and in society
• identify career paths in technological fields, and examine possible career directions
• investigate the traditional roles of people of different cultures and gender in technological fields

• apply innovative thought and actions when solving problems involving technology, independently and in groups
• organize activities to make the best use of time, materials, and resources
• investigate career paths in technological fields, and examine possible career directions
• describe how societal pressures influence technological change and how technological change influences society

• demonstrate confidence and positive attitudes when solving problems that arise during the design process
• identify practical problems involving technology in a variety of contexts
• work with others to solve problems that come up during the design process
• list career paths in technological fields, and examine potential career opportunities
• demonstrate a willingness to express thoughts and feelings about the effects of technology on their personal lives, society, and the environment

• contribute to group success by encouraging others to fulfil their responsibilities
• identify role models in technological occupations, including those that are sensitive to culture, gender, and physical ability
• explain relationships between technological advancements and changes in the workplace, including the changing roles of workers
• evaluate design ideas based on assessments by others
• demonstrate a willingness to look for and develop improved solutions to problems that arise during the design process
• express personal thoughts and feelings about how societal pressures may influence technological advancements and, conversely, how technological changes influence society and the environment
• demonstrate confidence and positive attitudes when solving problems that arise during the design process

• demonstrate a willingness to find unique solutions to problems that arise during the design process
• identify methods to improve their abilities to work with others during problem-solving activities
• demonstrate the ability to use community resources to help solve problems that come up during the design process
• describe new careers and occupations in technological fields and determine their educational prerequisites
• identify gender and ethnic bias in technological fields
• demonstrate confidence and positive attitudes when solving problems that occur during the design process
• describe how societal pressures influence technological advancements and, conversely, how technological changes influence society

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