TMN 3705
ASSIGNMENT 2
2024
, Question 1
1.1 Briefly distinguish between science and technology as curriculum
subjects separately. When answering this question, describe the two
subjects and indicate their role in society.
Science as a Curriculum Subject Technology as a Curriculum Subject
The science curriculum is divided Technology as a curriculum subject
into three fields: biology, chemistry, is essential in today’s education
and physics. The national curriculum system. It equips students with the
for science aims to ensure that all necessary skills to navigate and
pupils develop scientific knowledge thrive in a technology-driven world.
and conceptual understanding Some key aspects of a technology
through the specific disciplines of curriculum are Computer
biology, chemistry and physics. The Fundamentals where students learn
South African Curriculum: Science about the different components of a
has three interrelated strands: computer, their functions, and how
science understanding, science as a they work together. This includes
human endeavour and science identifying the best hardware or
inquiry skills software for a task and using it
appropriately
Science as a curriculum subject Technology as a curriculum subject
focuses on the study of the natural involves the study of the application
world, including the physical, of scientific knowledge for practical
biological, and chemical aspects. It purposes. It encompasses the
emphasizes the understanding of design, development, and use of
natural phenomena through tools, machines, systems, and
observation, experimentation, and processes to solve problems and
analysis. The role of science in improve efficiency. The role of
society is to advance knowledge, technology in society is to drive
drive innovation, and solve real- progress, enhance productivity, and
world problems through the improve the quality of life through the
application of scientific principles. creation and utilization of innovative
solutions.
ASSIGNMENT 2
2024
, Question 1
1.1 Briefly distinguish between science and technology as curriculum
subjects separately. When answering this question, describe the two
subjects and indicate their role in society.
Science as a Curriculum Subject Technology as a Curriculum Subject
The science curriculum is divided Technology as a curriculum subject
into three fields: biology, chemistry, is essential in today’s education
and physics. The national curriculum system. It equips students with the
for science aims to ensure that all necessary skills to navigate and
pupils develop scientific knowledge thrive in a technology-driven world.
and conceptual understanding Some key aspects of a technology
through the specific disciplines of curriculum are Computer
biology, chemistry and physics. The Fundamentals where students learn
South African Curriculum: Science about the different components of a
has three interrelated strands: computer, their functions, and how
science understanding, science as a they work together. This includes
human endeavour and science identifying the best hardware or
inquiry skills software for a task and using it
appropriately
Science as a curriculum subject Technology as a curriculum subject
focuses on the study of the natural involves the study of the application
world, including the physical, of scientific knowledge for practical
biological, and chemical aspects. It purposes. It encompasses the
emphasizes the understanding of design, development, and use of
natural phenomena through tools, machines, systems, and
observation, experimentation, and processes to solve problems and
analysis. The role of science in improve efficiency. The role of
society is to advance knowledge, technology in society is to drive
drive innovation, and solve real- progress, enhance productivity, and
world problems through the improve the quality of life through the
application of scientific principles. creation and utilization of innovative
solutions.
