An Integrated Broad-Based Technology Program Across the Curriculum An Integrated Broad-Based Technology Program Across the Curriculum This Regional Program is for all students attending Lakefield District Intermediate and Secondary School

Proposal LDISS shall offer a Regional Broad-Based Technological Program (Grades 7-12) respecting the Ontario Ministry of Education Curriculum. This program will prepare students for: University Admission; College Studies and Apprenticeship placements; and The World-of-Work in our community

The vision and application of Broad-Based Technology across the curriculum is the same as a French Immersion program. However, the overlay is a full range of technologies which will be integrated into the full program of the school. This model is currently being implemented in Alberta, Germany and China. A similar program has been implemented in one Toronto school.

All Components of the Technical Program Spread Across the Entire School LDISS A Broad-Based Technology School

A Technical Program with an emphasis on interdisciplinary studies The Ontario Curriculum, Grades 11 and 12 Technological Education (2009) which incorporates: Career preparation; Co-op experience; Training at SSFC as preparation for admission to postsecondary studies in technology; A corporate ‘Partners-in-Education’ initiative including a partnership with Tormont/ CAT and several regional businesses; A program with an emphasis in project-based inquiry, innovation and creative problem-solving that would include students applying their technical knowledge to produce projects which could be entered in one or more of the many competitions that are available for students in intermediate and secondary schools; Delivering a program which incorporates the needs of First Nation’s students in technology; Delivering a ‘Women-in-Technology’ initiative.

WORKING DIRECTLY WITH BUSINESS, INDUSTRY, FARMERS, TOURISM AND EDUCATION AT ALL LEVELS WE CAN PREPARE OUR STUDENTS FOR THE FUTURE.

Broad-Based Technology at LDISS Academic SubjectsRelated Academic Subjects Technological Courses Related Technological Courses Co-op Apprenticeship First Nations Language and Cultural Studies Dual Credits with Fleming College Preparation Ontario Youth Applied Program

The Technological Education Guideline promotes the integration of learning across subject disciplines including: Science - the scientific principles involved in design, construction and application of technological devices and their use; Mathematics - dimensions and shape of technological devices; The Arts - aesthetic qualities of technological design; History - the societal impact of a technological device; Health and Physical Well-Being - the beneficial or detrimental health and physical benefits of a technological device; Business Principles - the study of production and marketing of technological devices and related products; Literacy skills - skill development to communicate design ideas, produce reports summarizing technological projects and write instructions for the use of the products they create. The Ontario Curriculum 2009: Technological Education ( 9 and 10, p. 4) (11 and 12. p. 6) The Technological Education Guideline promotes the integration of learning across subject disciplines including: Science - the scientific principles involved in design, construction and application of technological devices and their use; Mathematics - dimensions and shape of technological devices; The Arts - aesthetic qualities of technological design; History - the societal impact of a technological device; Health and Physical Well-Being - the beneficial or detrimental health and physical benefits of a technological device; Business Principles - the study of production and marketing of technological devices and related products; Literacy skills - skill development to communicate design ideas, produce reports summarizing technological projects and write instructions for the use of the products they create. The Ontario Curriculum 2009: Technological Education ( 9 and 10, p. 4) (11 and 12. p. 6)

Broad-Based Technology and Career Preparation Academic Subjects:  English  Mathematics  Science  Physical Education  History and Geography

Broad-Based Technology and Career Preparation Related Academic Subjects:  Business Education  Computer Studies  French  Communication  Careers/Civics

Broad-Based Technology and Career Preparation Technological Subjects ( a selection of ):  Transportation Technology (Heavy Equipment)  Manufacturing Technology  Construction Technology  Technological Design  Communication Technology  Computer Technology  Green Industries  Hospitality and Tourism  Hair Dressing and Aesthetics  Agriculture

Broad-Based Technology and Career Preparation Related Technological Subjects:  Art ( including working with metal)  Ethics and Safety in the Workplace  Employment Practises and Procedures

The Chamber of Commerce estimates that by 2016 there will be 1.5 million skilled job vacancies and by 2021 that number will have increased to 2.6 million skilled job vacancies. Under the proposed recently signed TPP, far more skilled career placements will be need to be filled.

Where are the Jobs? The following shows the percentage of job openings that are forecast to go unfilled in each occupation with more vacancies than actual workers to fill them: Supervisors in logging and forestry 100% Secretaries, recorders and transcriptionist 71% Logging machinery operators40% Positions in agriculture, horticulture and aquaculture 38% Mine service workers and operators in oil and gas drilling 36% College and other vocational teachers 34% Transportation officers (pilots; air and marine traffic controllers) 34% Administrative and regulatory occupations ( court officers, inspectors ) 34% Stationary engineers and power station and system operators 28% Finance and insurance administrative occupations 28% Logging and forestry workers 27% Technical sales specialists, wholesale trade 23%

LDISS shall be the Magnet School of KPRDSB for a Regional and Integrated Program in Broad-Based Technology Al White Retired: Education Officer, Ministry of Education Private School Inspector Superintendent: Human Resources Superintendent: Program