STATE OF ISRAEL Technological Education in Israel Ministry of Education, Culture and Sport PATT-20 November 2008

STATE OF ISRAEL Key Figures Population (millions) Total 7.0 Jews & others 5.5 Arabs 1.25 Foreign workers 0.25 Geography (km) Area sq. km. 22,145 Length 450 Width 18 – 135 Economy GDP $ ( millions) 117,548 GDP/PC $ 18,000 Participation in the labor force 55.4% Unemployment rate 9.1% Lifestyle 91% live in urban centers

3 Technological and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) is the responsibility of two Ministries 1.Ministry of Education, Culture and Sport 2,157,918 students : (2007 – 2008) 364,700 in preschool, 828,732 in primary school (grades 1-6), 259,139 in junior high (grades 7-9), 357,685 in high schools (grades 10-12) of whom: o208,463 in the academic track, o135,697 in technological and vocational tracks, o3133 in the agricultural track o369 in others. 251,972 students in higher education and 49,500 in other institutions.

4 Science and Technology Education General Goals · Introduction of new subject – Science & Technology in preschool, elementary and middle school. · Implementation of reforms based on an interdisciplinary approach, taking into account the special regional needs of different target audiences (teachers, students, community) · Implementation of new learning materials, emphasizing skills-oriented teaching methods using advanced IT. · Development, organization and operation of learning environments, according to needs of different age groups. · Implementation of specialized projects promoting science and technology studies · Preparation of manpower for teaching of science and technology to different age groups. · Integration of computer communication as a tool in all subject areas for all age groups.

5 Science and Technology Education K-12 STAGES IN TEACHING AND TECHNOLOGY Technical college

6 Structure of Technological Studies in High School New High School Science and Technology Curriculum · The new format of studies in the upper school requires all students to study and be tested on at least one subject in the fields of science and technology, as a requisite for the matriculation certificate. · A flexible study curriculum must be defined to enable students to study different scientific and technological subjects, in varying extents from the base level and until the expert level in accordance with their wishes and inclinations. · Development of science-based tracks and curricula in the technological track. · The technological tracks and curricula should be tailored to the needs of sophisticated industries.

7 The new 3-stage plan of studies consists of: Stage I - science or a general subject - “Science Technology Thinking” to be taught to all students. Stage II - Basic subjects for each particular field of study, such as electronics or biotechnology. Stage III - Advanced study of one of these fields.

8 Structure of Technological Studies in the High school Introduction to technology Subject of Specialization Stage 1 Stage 2 Leading subject Stage 3 Science & Technology thinking Introduction to science & technology Completion of specialized studies/ licensing/ technological certificate/ eligibility for post-secondary studies Science Biology Physics Chemistry a. Engineering planning & control b. Science – based technologies c. Information – based technologies d. Administration of social & industrial systems e. design Technological & Engineering Streams 1. Energy & cont. System 2. Mechanical engineering 3. Computer production system 1. Biotechnological engineering 2. Scientific technological 3. Electric and electronic engineering 1. Computer engineering 2. Communication engineering 1. Business administration 2. Industry & management 1. Arts & design 2. Construction engineering & architecture or Economy & market channel Engineering channel Computers & Communications channel Vocational / Technological Education in The 2000’s לתקן

9 Technology Engineering & science Tracks & Specializations in Technological Education TrackLeading SubjectSpecialization Computerized Production Systems Engineering Mechanics Cad - Cam Vehicle system Energy and Control Systems Electric Systems Control, Output and Command Systems Industry engineering Management & Operation Production and Marketing Management Martine studies Industry Designing Usable Art Designing product & graphic Communications Technology Practical Optics Film, Television & Photography Systems Architecture and Construction Engineering Building Technologies Architecture & Engineering Planning of Structures Mechanical Engineering Machine Control Aviation Systems Mechatronics Marine thermodynamics Electronics and Computer Engineering Electronics and Computers Electronics Systems Control and Computer Systems Computer Systems Biotechnology Technological Chemistry Biotechnology Systems Computer Engineering Computer Science System Planning and Programming Scientific-Technological Engineering Sciences Integrated Technology TVT Health Systems Health Sciences Nursing Medical Systems Education Developmental Psychology Early Childhood Education Teaching and Training Marine Systems Management Sea Environment Sciences Seamanship and Ships Marine Systems Technical Thermodynamics Marine Mechanics Tourism and Leisure Tourism Tourism Management Hotel Management Hostelry Nutrition Sciences The Art of Hotel Cooking and Baking

10 3 Categories of tracks: Category I - Engineering & Science - Mechanical Engineering, Electronics and Computer Engineering, Computer Engineering, Biotechnology, Scientific-Technological Category II - Technology - Computerized Production Systems, Energy and Control Systems, Architecture and Construction Engineering, Industry Engineering, Industrial Design Category III - Vocational - Business Management, application technology

11 Science subject + 2 technology subjects* “Technology sciences” + 2 technology subjects* 7 mandatory subjects Entitlement to matriculation 3 electives in the track & specialization (major in the track with specialist subject) Constitution of eligibility for technology education matriculation certificate (adapted to existing eligibility constitution) Constitution of eligibility for technology education matriculation certificate (adapted to existing eligibility constitution) * Technological certificate gives certification and is a prerequisite to further studies in 13 th and 14 th years 3 exams in technology subjects in sequence of a track & specialization Entitlement to technology matriculation Major in the track with specialist subject Science subject + 2 technology subjects “Technology sciences” + 2 technology subjects*

12 9 th grade – 8 weekly hours extra tuition on Hebrew, English, math and sciences 10 th – 11 th grades – preparation for matriculation and meeting entry requirements for 13 th year 12 th grade – completion of matriculation and studies towards technicians diploma TOV Project – Technicians + Matriculation TOV project is meant for electricity, electronics and mechaics tracks according to market and industry needs

14 Data on schools in technology education 2008 National Of these 13 th + 14th Total number of students 324,6354,714 Total number of technology students 113,4564,690 Total number of technology schools 64976

15 Science* subjects as majors by track (2007 including winter 2008 sitting)TrackSubject Study units # of examinees # of passes % of passes # of outstanding students % of outstanding students Average final score Technolog y Biology Biology Chemistry Chemistry Math Math Physics Physics AcademicBiology Biology Chemistry Chemistry Math Math Physics Physics *Sciences 4,5 points

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17 Rate of eligibility for matriculation among 12 th graders Rate of eligibility for matriculation among 12 th graders by track groups in the technology stream Track Year ending Studying in 12 th grade Taking matric. Taking matric. in 12 th grade Entitled to matric after winter session Matric. entitledment among 12 graders Academic Technology Year ending Track group Studying in 12 th grade Taking matric. Taking matric. in 12 th grade Entitled to matric after winter session Matric. entitledment among 12 graders 2007 Science& engineering TEchnology VET tracks, vocational, technological & matric Other

18 Technology Students Population

19 Thank You Israel Ministry of Education Science and Technology Education Authority For more details / questions :