Technology and Livelihood Education (TLE) is one of the nomenclatures of subjects in the K to 12 Basic Education Program (BEP). TLE has four components; namely, Agri-Fishery, Home Economics, Industrial Arts, and Information and Communication Technology (ICT). In this module, the focus is on a Home Economics mini-course – HANDICRAFT. Handicraft, as one of the areas of Home Economics, remains to be a vital part of the learning competencies in the K to 12 Basic Education Program. The knowledge and skills that can be developed in this course can “serve as foundation of entrepreneurial pursuits” (Arribas, 1995). Thus, this mini-course is integrated with ideas and concepts from Entrepreneurship so that you can make the connection between these two areas of study.
The module is meant to augment the learning activities in the classroom through the provision of the learning objectives, self-assessment instruments and activities that exercise critical and creative thinking, additional references for further reading and exploration in handicraft as well as trivia about certain topics. You are therefore encouraged to optimize the use of this module by reading it and doing the recommended activities. In every lesson, you will see any of the four icons (see below) that indicate the intention of the content and the activities provided
In Know, you are given essential information that you must commit to memory, as much as possible. In Process, this is when you make sense of what you know, an opportunity to practice critical thinking. In Understand, you are to deepen your knowledge and skill to wider context and the reflection questions or activities provided will help you achieve that. Finally, in Transfer, this is when you make use of what you know or apply your skill to a new situation to signify that there was transfer of learning. The activities were provided with recognition of your preferred learning styles, availability of materials or learning resource, and regard for alternative modes of learning. For example, there are activities where you may either write in a journal entry if you prefer to read or record your answers in an audio recorder where you can listen to it. The activities were also designed to optimize opportunities for peer learning and meaningful exploration of the real world. In all these activities, your teacher will be available to facilitate class-based activities and assist if necessary.
By: Pilar C. Cabuen MT-I, J.C. Payumo Memorial High School Dinalupihan, Bataan
