Design & Technology Course for TERM 2
Subject Facilitator: Mr Charl van Schalkwyk
Teacher Bio: Mr Charl van Schalkwyk, BA. Law and Psychology. B Hons. Psychology. Two years teaching experience in the following subjects; Life-skills, Economics, Natural Science and Design and Technology.
Subject Introduction: The presentation of Design and Technology at school is first and foremost an educational matter, with the overall goal being that learners attain proper adulthood in the society. As a result of the increasing industrialization and mechanization of modern times, technological knowledge and skills have become indispensable in everyday life.
The integration of entrepreneurial concepts and activities lays the foundation for the development of human resources as a basis for studies, occupations or self-employment. Design and Technology, together with entrepreneurial concepts and activities, empowers the individual to be creative and gain problem-solving skills.
Subject Outline for Term 2:
- Safety precautions
- Basic hand tools
- Businesses in Namibia
- Technology
- Design and Technology
- Communication
