Ministry of Education Guidance
Introduction
This paper provides guidance from the Ministry of Education for school managers, Boards of Trustees, and curriculum leaders in relation to technology education. It outlines how the learning area of technology fits within The New Zealand Curriculum (2007).
It provides overall guidance for teaching and learning, including some specific guidelines for schools to consider during the implementation phase of the technology curriculum in The New Zealand Curriculum (2007) during years 2008 and 2009, and for 2010 and beyond. It also provides specific guidance and suggestions for schools offering programmes for students in years 1-6, years 7-8, and years 9-13.
