Selected aspects of the competence of an elementary and junior high school technology teacher

Abstract

To be a competent technological subjects teacher means to have certain moral, axiological and cognitive features as well as particular personal qualities. All that is connected with the ability to perceive important information and communication technology achievements, and the ability to be innovative as regards the choice and use of technological solutions in teaching the subject. The competence of a technological subjects teacher must vary depending on the level of education . Some different features are necessary in pre-school and elementary education, some others seem crucial on further levels. Regardless of the level, it is essential for a teacher to realize that there is always the necessity and possibility of choosing appropriate didactic means. No matter which means a teacher chooses, it is always crucial to have an individual approach towards each pupil and his personal development, which means that a teacher has to take into consideration each pupil’s psychophysical abilities to make use of technological solutions, also in learning.