The Key Competencies For Teaching Technology Livelihood Education: Basis For Developing the Lifelong Learning Skills of the Learners in the21st Century

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

This study aimed to examine the key competencies for teaching technology Livelihood Education as a basis for developing the lifelong learning skills of the learners in the 21st century. This study also aims to determine the relevance of key elements to successful embedded teachers' professional development along collaborative learning, context and content teaching, active learning, deeper knowledge of content and how to teach it, and sustained learning.

METHODS

This study used the descriptive inferential correlation method of research with documentary analysis. The descriptive method was used in describing the profile of the respondents.

RESULTS

Based on the findings, the key elements to successful embedded teachers' professional development along collaborative learning, context and content teaching, active learning, deeper knowledge of content and how to teach it, and sustained learning were very relevant. The use of varied activities and approaches plus the teachers' competence are the factors that contributed to better performance of the learners in the cited content standards in home economics.

DISCUSSIONS

Every teacher should apply a comprehensive strategy of setting high educational standards, challenging students to meet the requirements, encouraging students to ask questions, and making adjustments to meet the needs of every learner to develop their skills. Moreover, every teacher should incorporate research-based teaching and learning strategies and should ensure that students are taught what to learn, and should teach students the difference between recall, application, and strategic reasoning.