Thailand Mattayom Curriculum - Careers and Technology

The Careers and Technology learning area aims to develop students' understanding of essential life skills, career awareness, and the application of technology in various contexts. The curriculum emphasizes holistic development, preparing students for future careers or further education.

Goals:

Students completing this curriculum will:

• Understand working methods for personal, family, and community benefit.
• Utilize materials, instruments, and equipment correctly and safely.
• Develop work habits demonstrating diligence, responsibility, and ethical conduct.
• Understand the development and application of technology.
• Apply creative problem-solving skills and technological processes to create or improve products and methodologies.
• Utilize information and communication technologies (ICTs) effectively and ethically.
• Develop an understanding of various occupations and necessary skills.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude towards work and future career prospects.

Strands and Standards:

• Strand 1: Living and Family (Standard O1.1): Focuses on developing an understanding of work, creativity, essential skills for various work processes, management, teamwork, and ethical conduct. It emphasizes resourcefulness, diligence, and environmental awareness.
• Strand 2: Design and Technology (Standard O2.1): Covers the understanding of technology and technological processes. Students learn to design and create objects, utensils, or methodologies through creative technological processes. It promotes the selective and sustainable use of technology.
• Strand 3: Information and Communication Technology (ICT) (Standard O3.1): Centers on understanding, appreciating, and ethically using information technology for searching data, communication, problem-solving, and various tasks.
• Strand 4: Occupations (Standard O4.1): Aims to develop students' understanding of occupations, necessary skills, and experience. It encourages proper career perception, technological application for occupational development, and a positive work ethic.

Learning Outcomes by Grade Level:

Mattayom levels (equivalent to Grades 7-12) progressively develop these skills and knowledge. By Mattayom 4 (Grade 10), students are expected to have a foundational understanding of work processes, technological applications, and ICT skills. They begin to explore career options and develop relevant skills based on their aptitudes and interests. Subsequent Mattayom levels build upon this foundation, culminating in Mattayom 6 (Grade 12), where students are expected to demonstrate advanced skills in work management, technological problem-solving, ICT application, and career preparedness. The curriculum provides a framework for minimum learning time, allowing schools to adjust based on their resources and priorities.