pretech guide - junior school kenya

1. RE-TOOLING OF JS
GRADE 7& 8
TEACHERS
PRE-TECHNICAL
STUDIES
MAY, 2024

2. ESSENCE STATEMENT
• Pre-Technical Studies is a learning area which integrates concepts of Business,
Computer studies and Technical Studies.
• It builds on the competencies acquired in Science and Technology at primary
school level.
• The learning area encompasses Foundations of Pre-Technical Studies,
Communication in Pre-Technical Studies, Materials for Production, Tools and
Production, and Entrepreneurship.
• The learning area equips learners with knowledge, skills and attitudes that shall
enable the make career choices in the technical and engineering track at senior
school.

3. SUMMARY OF STRANDS AND SUB STRANDS
STRANDS 1.0 Foundations of Pre -
Technical Studies
2.0 Communication in
Pre-Technical Studies
SUB STRANDS
1.1 Fire Safety
1.2 Data Safety
2.1 Plane Geometry
2.2 Dimensioning
2.3 Plain Scale Drawing
2.4 Visual Programming

4. SUMMARY OF STRANDS AND SUB STRANDS
STRANDS 3. Materials for
Production
4.Tools and
Production
5.Entrepreneurship
SUB
STRANDS
3.1 Composite
Materials
3.2 Ceramics
4.1 Cutting Tools
4.2 Computer
Software
5.1 Bookkeeping
5.2 Income and Budgeting
5.3 Marketing Goods and
Services
5.4 Distribution of Goods
and Services

5. SKILLS DEVELOPED IN THE LEARNING AREA
SAFETY SKILLS
• Hazard Identification
and Control
• Workplace Hygiene
• Environmental Safety
and Sustainability
• Cybersecurity
Awareness
• Material Selection and
Preparation
• Joinery Techniques
• Measurement
• Material Recycling
• Data Handling:
• Logic and Algorithm Design
• Free hand sketching
• Design of projects
• Financial goal setting
• Record keeping
• Marketing products
• Budgeting
• Business planning
TECHNICAL SKILLS
ENTREPRENEURAL
SKILLS

6. TRANSFORMATIVE APPROACHES
The following are some of the transformative approaches for learning that will be used to
deliver the content;
• Inquiry Based Learning: it involves letting students investigate solutions to open ended
questions
• Project Based Learning: it is a method that involves students in a long-term in-depth
investigation of a real world challenges and modelling projects through milestones
• Collaborative Learning: involves pupils working together on activities or learning tasks in a
group small enough to ensure that everyone participates
• Industrial visits/Field trips/Excursions: Learners are guided to visit local work
environments, industries, hardwares/shops and other educational centers to gather first
hand information that guides learning processes

7. Activity 1-identify the core competency Z ,Value X and Pertinent
and Contemporary Issue Q infused in the Learning Experiences
Specific Learning Outcomes
c) use cutting tools to perform
a given task,
d) care for cutting tools in the
work environment
learner is guided to:
Learning Experiences
The Learner is guided to:
● discuss the use of cutting tools in the
work environment,
● use audio visual aids to observe the
use of cutting tools in the work
environment,
● demonstrate safe use of cutting tools
to perform specific tasks,
● carry out given tasks using cutting
tools,
● maintain and store cutting tools in the
work environment.
Strand: Tools and Production
Sub Strand: Cutting Tools
Value- X
PCI- Q
Core Competency- Z
Why is a
Key Inquiry
Question
Necessary?

8. ASSESSMENT
Some of the assessment tools utilized in Pre-Technical Studies include:
Questionnaires
Checklists
Rubrics
Written Tests
Rating Scales
Observation Schedules
Portfolio
Projects

9. PROFESSIONAL DOCUMENTS
• pre technical studies is allocated 4 lesson per week.
• The ideal planning for the lessons on the teaching time table is to have two
single lessons and one double lesson per week.
• The scheme of work is prepared by first planning for Lesson Learning
Outcomes and then distributing them in the scheme of work template .
• This is done by breaking down the Specific Learning Outcomes based on the
scope and the corresponding learning experiences.
• Preparation of a scheme of work and lesson plan for Pre-Technical Studies
can be done as follows:

10. 1. PLANNING FOR LESSON LEARNING OUTCOMES
Strand: Communication in Pre-Technical Studies
Sub strand: Dimensioning
Specific learning outcomes scope Lesson learning outcome Number
of
Lessons
a) identify the types of
dimensioning in drawing
linear, radial, angular, arc
(the scope and learning experiences involves
identification- 1lesson is adequate)
identify the types of
dimensioning in drawing
1
a) draw lines used for
dimensioning in drawing
Offset line, dimension line, arrows
( the scope and learning experiences involves
drawing dimensioning lines only- 1lesson is
adequate)
draw lines used for
dimensioning drawings
1
a) dimension given shapes in
drawings
parallel, chain and combined forms of dimensioning
( the scope and learning experiences involves
drawing shapes and dimensioning them using a
given style for each shaped part and for form of
dimensioning- 2lessons are adequate for each
form of dimensioning)
dimension shapes using the
parallel method
2
dimension shapes using chain
method
2
dimension shapes using
combines method
2
Total 8

11. 2.0 PREPERATION OF THE SCHEME OF WORK
Administrative Details
School Good morning JSS
Year 2024
Term 2
Learning Area Pre-Technical Studies
Grade Grade8
Teacher’s Details Name: Mr. Good Evening Tsc No. 455555 Gender:
male
W
e
e
k
Les
son
Strand Sub
Strand
Lesson
Learning
Outcomes
Learning Experiences Key Inquiry
Questions
(KIQ)
Learning
Resources
Assessmen
t
Reflectio
n
1 1 Communi
cation in
Pre-
Technical
Studies
Dimen
sionin
g
identify the
types of
dimensioning
in drawing,
 discuss the term
dimensioning as used in
drawing,
 Use charts of dimensioned
drawings to identify types
of dimensioning (linear,
radial, angular, arc),
 Sketch types of dimensions
in drawing books
Why is it
necessary
to
dimension
drawings in
different
styles?
 charts of
dimensione
d drawings
 Learners
book
pg45-48
 Drawing
stationery
 Questio
n and
answer
 checklis
t
The time
planned
for the
lesson
was
adequat
e

12. W
ee
k
Less
on
Strand Sub
Strand
Lesson
Learning
Outcomes
Learning Experiences Key Inquiry
Questions
(KIQ)
Learning
Resources
Assessment Refl
ecti
on
1 2 Communi
cation in
Pre-
Technical
Studies
Dimens
ioning
draw lines
used for
dimensioning
drawings
 Discuss the
components of a
dimensioning line,
 Sketch a dimension
line with its,
components
 draw a dimension
line on a section of a
drawing.
How are
dimensions
displayed
on a
drawing?
 Charts with
dimensioning
lines
 Learners book
PG 50
 Drawing
stationery
 Question
and
answer
 checklist
3&4 Communi
cation in
Pre-
Technical
Studies
Dimens
ioning
dimension
shapes using
parallel
method
 discuss the parallel
method of
dimensioning
 View drawings
drawn in parallel
method on charts,
 Draw figures and
dimension in parallel
for in DRG books
How is the
parallel
dimensionin
g approach
used in
drawing?
 Charts with
dimensioning
 Learners book
pg 55
 Drawing
stationery
 Question
and
answer
 Checklist
 Observatio
n schedule

13. 3.0 LESSON PLAN
Administrative Details
School Good Morning JSS Date 23/5/2024
Subject/ Learning
Area
Pre-Technical Studies Time 2.00-2.40 PM
Year 2024 Grade Grade: 8
Term 2 Roll Boys:30 Girls:10 Total:40
Teacher’s Details Name: Mr. Good Evening TSC No. 455555 Gender: Male
Strand: Communication in Pre-Technical Studies Sub Strand: Dimensioning
Lesson Learning Outcomes: By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to; identify the types of dimensioning in
drawing
Therefore, by the end of the lesson, the Learner should be able to:
- identify types of dimensioning in drawing
- Sketch drawings with different types of dimensioning in drawing books
- appreciate the importance of different types of dimensioning in drawing
Key Inquiry Questions: Why is it necessary to dimension drawings in different styles?
Learning Resources: 10 charts of drawings with different types of dimensioning, learners book page 45-48 and drawing

14. Organisation of Learning:
Introduction: review the previous lesson on plane geometry, probe learners on why the drawings they drew had different shapes
Step 1: -pose the probing KIQ - why is it necessary to have different types of dimensioning
-Organise learners in groups of five
- Give each group a chart comprising of Dimensioned drawings in different styles
- Guide a discussion on why different shaped parts of drawing (straight, inclined curved and circular) are dimensioned in
different styles (Communication and Collaboration)
-let the learner sketch the shaped section of drawings and dimension them using appropriate styles
Step 2 - refer the learner to the Learners book page 45
- Task learner to draw the figure given in the book
- Task learner to dimension the drawing using linear, radial and angular dimensioning styles
Step 3 - guide learners to present their work in class for peer review (Self Efficacy)
- Let the learner ask questions related to the work done and respond appropriately
- Assess each work using a checklist
Extended Activities: - give learners an exercise on page 47 of Learners book to do as homework
Conclusion: - emphasize the importance of dimensioning using different styles (to maintain accuracy of measurements)
- Instruct the learners to sharpen, clean and store their drawing stationary (responsibility)
Reflection on the lesson: The lesson was vary engaging with learners asking question on development and dimensioning of
drawing in different styles

15. Thank you.
In today’s world,
Technical Literacy is
as essential as reading
and writing.