Curriculum Development for 7th Grade Technology

Study Notes

Authors and Contributors

The book was written by a team of authors including: Dr. Jهاد زكارنة, Dr. محسن عدس, Ms. عارف الحسيني, Ms. ناصر قادوس, Dr. بسمة الضميري, and others.
The team included educators, scientists, and curriculum developers.

Curriculum and Publication Details

The technology curriculum for 7th grade in Palestinian schools was developed and implemented from the academic year 2014/2015.
There were national committees, including curriculum designers, writers, editors, and graphic artists, to design and publish the curriculum.
The document shows a review and revision process to adapt to advancements in science and technology.
Funding for the curriculum development was provided by international and Arab organizations, especially the government of Belgium.

Introduction and Purpose

The curriculum aims to reflect Palestinian identity and aspirations, fostering national pride and democratic values.
It's intended to create a knowledgeable generation equipped for the future, promoting human development.
The curriculum was outlined and developed under a phased approach of outlining, reviewing, writing, and approval.
A diverse team of educators and authors were involved.
The texts and activities aim for accessible, logical learning and opportunities for various learning modalities, including online resources, computers, local culture, and family learning.

Structure and Content

The 7th-grade technology textbook has 4 main sections/units: Medical Technology, Communication and Information Technology, Considering Technology, and Agricultural Technology.
Units are designed in a spiral model for continuity and connection to other subjects.
There are specific lessons within the units, for example, medical technology includes surgical processes and ethics, while the electricity unit includes topics on safety and energy efficiency, and other subjects.
A table of contents is provided to show the structure of the units and lessons.
Learning objectives are also listed in the document.

Specific Examples (Medical Technology)

The unit on medical technology explores medical technologies used in surgical operations, like heart catheterization and kidney disease treatment.
It also touches on the ethical consideration behind using such medical technologies.

Activities and Exercises

The document includes activities that demonstrate the technology used in various medical procedures, such as heart catheterization, to have students understand the procedure.
The curriculum emphasizes hands-on activities to promote practical application and problem-solving skills and group work.
Activities in this field involve using models or simulations to show medical technology.

Overall Educational Vision

The curriculum aims to equip students with essential technological skills for successful participation in their communities.
The goal is to facilitate a transition from theoretical learning to practical implementation, fostering active learning and problem-solving.
The textbook is intended as a pilot edition , to be evaluated followed by improvements based on practical implementation in the future.

Description

Tani waa hubin ku saabsan horumarinta manhajka tiknoolajiyada fasalka 7aad ee dugsiyada Falastiin, oo la hirgeliyey sanadka 2014/2015. Manhajka ayaa ujeedadiisu tahay in uu matalo aqoonsiga Falastiin iyo yididiilada, isagoo kor u qaadaya q pride iyo qiyamka dimuqraadiga.