Summary

• Description:

  The PDF document comprises Grade 7 Rationalized Pre-Technical Studies Curriculum Design. It is developed and published by the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD). The design was first published in 2022 and revised in 2024 following the rationalization of the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) based on recommendations from the Presidential Working Party on Education Reforms (PWPER).

  • Level: Junior School (Grade 7)
  • Learning Area: Pre-Technical Studies
  • Lessons per Week: 4 (40 minutes per lesson)
  • Total Suggested Lessons: 120
  • Curriculum Approach: Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC)
  • Focus: Development of technical, digital, problem-solving, production, and entrepreneurial skills to prepare learners for technical, vocational, and STEM pathways at Senior School

  The learning area integrates concepts from Business Studies, Computer Studies, and Technical Studies. It builds on competencies acquired at Upper Primary and aims to develop critical thinking, creativity, innovation, communication, digital literacy, financial literacy, and career awareness.

  The design also provides national goals of education, essence statement, subject general learning outcomes, suggested learning experiences, key inquiry questions, core competencies, values, pertinent and contemporary issues (PCIs), assessment rubrics, learning resources, and guidelines for Community Service Learning (CSL).

  It covers the following strands and sub-strands with suggested number of lessons:

  • Strand 1.0: Foundations of Pre-Technical Studies
    • 1.1 Introduction to Pre-Technical Studies – 4 lessons
    • 1.2 Safety in the Immediate Environment – 6 lessons
    • 1.3 Computer Concepts – 6 lessons
  • Strand 2.0: Communication in Pre-Technical Studies
    • 2.1 Introduction to Drawing – 6 lessons
    • 2.2 Free-hand Sketching – 10 lessons
    • 2.3 ICT Tools in Communication – 8 lessons
  • Strand 3.0: Materials for Production
    • 3.1 Introduction to Materials – 6 lessons
    • 3.2 Metallic Materials – 10 lessons
    • 3.3 Non-Metallic Materials – 10 lessons
  • Strand 4.0: Tools and Production
    • 4.1 Measuring and Marking Out Tools – 18 lessons
    • 4.2 Computer Hardware – 8 lessons
  • Strand 5.0: Entrepreneurship
    • 5.1 Introduction to Entrepreneurship – 8 lessons
    • 5.2 Production Unit – 10 lessons
    • 5.3 Financial Goals – 10 lessons

  The curriculum prepares learners to apply technical knowledge and practical skills in real-life situations, develop a production mindset, understand workplace safety, use digital tools effectively, and cultivate entrepreneurial and financial management skills for self-reliance and future career development.

• File Size:

  439.38 KB
• Length:

  54 pages
• Category:

  Curriculum Designs
• Level:

  Grade 7
• Subject:

  PRE-TECHNICAL STUDIES
• Posted By:

  Caleb_Peter

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