Chapter 1.1 (Pre-Technical Studies 7)

Introduction to Pre-Technical Studies

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  1. What is Pre-Technical Studies?
  2. What are you likely to learn in Pre-Technical Studies?
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Components of Pre-Technical Studies as a learning area

  1. Use your dictionary to search for the meaning of the following terms:
    1. Pre-Technical
    2. Studies
  2. Brainstorm the meaning of Pre-Technical Studies.
  3. In groups, study the following charts.

Pre-Technical Studies

Computer studies

Technical studies

Business studies

Com­mu­nic­a­tion
Drawing
En­tre­pren­eur­ship

Computer studies

Technical studies

Business studies

ICT tools
Materials and use of tools
Financial management
Fig 1.1: Components of Pre-Technical Studies
  1. Identify the three main components of Pre-Technical Studies from the chart.
  2. Discuss what each component entails based on the chart.
  3. Brainstorm the technical areas you are likely to gain knowledge in from the study of Pre-Technical Studies.
  4. Note down your points.

Learning points

  • Pre-Technical Studies is a learning area that aims at equipping the learners with knowledge and skills in various technical areas. Such areas include engineering, business, information communication technology, welding, electricals, masonry and artisans, among other areas.
  • Pre-Technical Studies is an integrated area made up of three components. These components are Business, Computer and Technical studies.
  • In this Grade, Business concepts in Pre-Technical studies will entail the study of entrepreneurship, production unit and financial goals.
  • The Computer component of Pre-Technical Studies aims at equipping the learners with knowledge and skills about computer concepts, Information communication technology (ICT) tools and computer hardware, among other skills.
  • The Technical studies aims at equipping knowledge and skills in areas such as safety in the environment, drawing, materials used in production and tools.
  • Pre-Technical Studies will build on knowledge and skills acquired from Science and Technology and other learning areas in Upper Primary.

Extended Activity

  1. In groups, create a chart showing the three components of Pre-Technical Studies.
  2. Include the skills and knowledge that you are likely to acquire in each component of Pre-Technical Studies.
  3. Display your work to your classmates.

Explain the components of Pre-Technical Studies.

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The role of Pre-Technical Studies in day-to-day life

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  1. What is the importance of Pre-Technical Studies?

Activity 2: Explaining the roles of Pre-Technical Studies

The following are pictures of learners conducting various activities during Pre-Technical Studies lessons. Observe what the learners are doing and answer the questions that follow.

a.

b.

c.

d.

e.

f.

Fig 1.2: Roles of Pre-Technical Studies
  1. Discuss the skills that the learners are likely to acquire in each activity.
  2. Brainstorm the knowledge that the learners are likely to acquire.
  3. Identify and write down the role of Pre-Technical Studies.
  4. Note down the ideas and present them to your classmates.

Activity 3: Identifying the role of Pre-Technical Studies

In groups, study the chart below.

Pre-Technical
​concepts

  • Introduction to Pre-Technical Studies
  • Introduction to drawing
  • Safety in the immediate environment.
  • Freehand sketching
  • Introduction to material
  • Metallic and non metallic materials
  • Measuring and marking out
  • Fire safety
  • Plane geometry
  • Dimensioning
  • Plain scale drawing
  • Composite Material
  • Ceramics
  • Cutting tools
  • Safety on raised platforms
  • Handling hazardous substances
  • Oblique projection
  • Wood
  • Handling waste materials
  • Holding tools and driving tools
  • Project
  • Self exploration and Career Development

Computer
​concepts

  • Introduction to Pre-Technical Studies
  • ICT tools in communication
  • Safety in the immediate environment
  • Computer hardware
  • Data safety
  • Visual programming
  • Computer software
  • Project
  • Self exploration and Career Development

Common skills, knowledge
​and attitude

  • Communication skills
  • Hands on skills
  • Problem solving
  • Decision making
  • Entrepreneurial skills
  • Financial skills
  • Innovation and invention skills
  • Safety and security skills

Business
​concepts

  • Introduction to Pre-Technical Studies
  • Introduction to entrepreneurship
  • Production unit
  • Financial goals and book keeping
  • Project
  • Income and budgeting
  • Marketing goods and services
  • Distribution of goods and services
  • Financial services
  • Government and business
  • Business plan
  • Self exploration and Career Development
  1. Identify the concepts learnt in Pre-Technical Studies.
  2. Discuss the skills, knowledge and attitude gained from Pre-Technical Studies.
  3. What skills, knowledge and concepts can you gain from the following:
    1. Computer concepts
    2. Business concepts
    3. Pre-Technical concepts
  4. Identify the role of Pre-Technical Studies from the chart.
  5. Use digital or relevant print resources to search for the role of Pre-Technical Studies.
  6. Make a summary of the role of Pre-Technical Studies.

Learning points

  • Pre-Technical Studies play various roles in day-to-day life.
  • The following are the roles of Pre-Technical Studies:
    • Pre-Technical Studies will foster analytical and logical reasoning abilities that will enable learners to solve everyday problems.
    • It will enable the learners to develop effective communication skills, especially in technical writing, social media communication and business areas.
    • It will enable the learners to gain hands-on experience with tools, technology and basic engineering concepts.
    • It will equip the learners with skills and knowledge on safety procedures and practices in technical and ICT environments.
    • It will equip the learners with knowledge and skills on basic business concepts and entrepreneurship.
    • It will equip the learners with knowledge and skills on essential computer uses and internet safety.
    • It will equip the learner with knowledge of materials and tools used in production of goods and services.
    • It will expose learners to various technical fields and basic career readiness skills.
    • It will prepare the learners for careers in areas such as engineering, welding, computer science, masonry, Information Technology fields, entrepreneurship and other business-related fields, among other careers.

Extended Activity

  1. In groups, discuss the application of Pre-Technical Studies in day-to-day life.
  2. Make a list of the roles of Pre-Technical Studies in day-to-day life.
  3. Conduct a debate to classmates on the roles of Pre-Technical Studies in day-to-day life.

Explain five roles of Pre-Technical Studies in day-to-day life.

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Embracing Pre-Technical Studies in career development

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What careers can you pursue after studying Pre-Technical Studies?

Activity 4: Embracing Pre-Technical Studies

The following pictures show people in careers that are related to Pre-Technical Studies. Observe the pictures and answer the questions that follow.


  • Welder
  • Sur­vey­or
  • Plumber
  • Mason
  • Cashier (ac­count­ing)
  • Ac­coun­tant
  • Fire­fight­er
  • Vendor
  • Teach­er
Fig 1.3: Careers related to Pre-Technical Studies
  1. Identify the careers of the people shown in the pictures. Match the correct answers.
  2. Discuss how the careers of the people in the pictures are related to Pre-Technical studies.
  3. Brainstorm on other careers that are related to Pre-Technical Studies.
  4. Write down the points and present them to your classmates.
  1. With the guidance of your teacher, take a walk around your community and observe the work done by different people.
  2. Discuss and identify the careers that require skills and knowledge in the following areas of Pre-Technical Studies then complete the table:

Computer skills

Business Skills

Technical skills

  1. After the walk, create flash cards on the careers related to Pre-Technical Studies.
  2. Create a scrapbook on careers related to Pre-Technical Studies.

Learning points

  • Pre-Technical Studies plays an important role in career development.
  • A person can pursue careers that are related to Pre-Technical Studies such as engineering, carpentry, masonry, plumbing, welding, fashion and designing, accounting, teaching, marketing, human resource management, computer programming, software developing, web developing, architectural engineering and electrical engineering, among other careers.
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Progress Assessment

  1. Describe the components of Pre-Technical Studies.
  2. Explain the role of Pre-Technical Studies.
  3. Nyathi, a Grade 7 learner, wants to study Pre-Technical Studies. Which careers is he likely to pursue if he likes:
    1. Computer.
    2. Business.
    3. Technical activities.
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