Technology and Livelihood Education (or TL.E) is one of the learning areas of the Secondary Education Curriculum. Its component areas are: Home Economics, Agri-fishery, Arts, Industrial Arts and Information and Communication Technology. There are two types of curriculum provided and these are:Technical-Vocational Education-based TLE and Entrepreneurship Education-based TLE. The Technical-Vocational Education-based is focused on technical skills development in any area. Five common competencies, based on the training regulations of the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), are covered in the exploratory phase (Grades 7 and 8 ): mensuration and calculation, technical drafting, use of tools and equipment, maintenance of tools and equipment and occupational health and safety. The specialization phase is from grades 9-12. The Entrepreneurship Education-based TLE is focused on the learning of some livelihood skills every quarter, so that the student may be equipped to start a small household enterprise with family members. It covers three domains: Personal Entrepreneurial Competencies, Market and Environment, and Process and Delivery
T.L.E is essential in the education and training of learners and harnessing them as a powerful force in nation building. Most importantly, they serve as guidelines in planning, developing, organizing, managing, implementing, evaluating and monitoring this educational program. Therefore, T.L.E must be planned to support and enhance the socio-economic development goals and programs of the country. It must also be supported with effective technical/vocational teacher training, pre-service teacher training leading to a masters and doctoral programs. Moreover, it should be implemented and supported with adequate facilities and logistics, funds for operation and maintenance, research and extension services.
Given right, prompt and apt execution, Technology and Livelihood Education will provide high school students with practical experiences, technical knowledge, and expertise in home economics, entrepreneurship, and various aspects of technology.
By: Florenda C. Fabico | Teacher I | Mariveles National High School – Poblacion | Mariveles, Bataan
