Curriculum for the elective subject of Technology in Practice (TPR1-01)

Elective subjects shall help pupils develop a desire to learn and experience a sense of mastery, individually and as a group, through practical and varied work. Elective subjects are interdisciplinary subjects that contribute to comprehensive and contextual learning.

Technology deals with the man-made world and about contrivances and systems that make everyday life easier and better. Throughout history humans have used their creative powers to develop tools, machines and other technological products and solutions. Technology has its place in many aspects of life. It has provided and continues to provide opportunities and challenges for individuals and society. Technology includes the simplest of tools and products to the most complicated and advanced electronics. Experience with and insight into technology is an aid in personal development and participation in democracy, and can contribute to our developing an active relationship to technology in everyday life.

Learning in the elective subject of Technology in Practice will motivate pupils to develop technological products with a point of departure in the needs and problems of their community. The process from idea generation to completing a finished product can help pupils learn to enjoy the creative process and provide them with an experience of mastery. The pupils shall be able to develop skills and insight through individual work and by cooperating with others. This involves exploring their own talents and testing the opportunities of the different stages in the process, and learning to evaluate processes and products and accepting feedback from others.

The elective subject deals with planning, constructing and presenting objects and products made from different materials and based on various technological solutions. Knowledge about technological products used in everyday life form an excellent basis for improving existing products and for developing new ones.

The elective subject takes it main elements from subjects like Mathematics, Natural Science, Fine Art and Arts & Crafts/Duodji. Certain elements from the subjects Norwegian/Sami, Religion/Philosophy/Ethics and Social Science may also be included in the elective.