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Young Technologist
Characteristics of the young technologist
The ability to follow basics instructions ( Naude and Meier , 2016)
They are able to see the outcomes and reasons ( Naude and Meier , 2016)
They can work in a team (Naude and Meier , 2016)
They can solve problems and identify reasons why these problems occurred (Naude and Meier , 2016)
Follow instructions (Naude and Meier , 2016)
The learner have the ability to share information confidently no matter what the outcome is (Naude and Meier , 2016)
It is important to note that each learner develops at a different stage in their schooling life and thus their characteristics will vary from time to time (Naude and Meier , 2016)
Knowledge needed in the foundation phase
problem solving ( DBE,2011:4)
Developing solutions (DBE,2011:4 )
Understanding the importance of technology ( Naude and Meier,2016)
Creative problem solving ( Donna Hannaway , 2018 )
Understanding things based previous knowledge ( Donna Hannaway ,2018 )
Developing critical and creative thinking ( Donna Hannaway , 2018)
What is technology in the foundation phase
Soliving technological problems(Naude and Meier , 2016)
Generating aweness of the technology process (DBE,2011:8)
The use of different materials to help the learners understand better (Naude and Meier , 2016)
The use of different products to enhance problem solving (Naude and Meier , 2016)
Generating and constructing knowledge that's in line with technology(Naude and Meier , 2016)
The learners are taught how to recycle and reuse resources to protect the Earth (Naude and Meier , 2016)
Phases of the technological design process
Investigate and gather information ( DBE, 2011:8)
Design a solution after the problem has been identified( DBE, 2011:8)
Create an action plan for the solution( DBE, 2011:8)
Evaluate and see if the problem is solved by testing the solution ( DBE, 2011:8)
Teachers need to make sure that all their instructions are clear and the children understand (Flexbooks , 2021 )
Discuss among each other if the problem was solved and give each other feedback ( DBE, 2011:8)