vision & mission

STATUS:

The Technology Association is a professional association for teachers of technology.

OUR VISION:

To develop teachers and learners who are critical, creative innovative and Technologically literate.

OUR MISSION:

To provide support to teachers who will develop learners to be skilled problem solvers.

THE MISSION WILL BE ACCOMPLISHED BY:

o Rendering effective, relevant and efficient support to teachers.
o Creating opportunities for professional growth.
o Being agents of change and work actively towards the transformation and upliftment of education.
o Promoting life-long learning.
o Being sympathetic, empathetic and active listeners thereby promoting respect, dignity and professionalism of teachers.
o Build mutual trust by promoting joint problem-solving strategies between teachers and all stakeholders.
o Be responsible and accountable in the management and provision of the Technology Curriculum.

THE AIM:

o To facilitate interaction between members.
o To inform members and facilitate in-service training.
o To represent the collective ideas of members in matters of Technology.
o To promote the development of Technology as a Learning Area in Grade R – 9.
o To build foundations for FET.

MODE OF OPERATION:

o National and Regional conferences.
o National and Regional seminars.
o Local interest groups.
o Local training courses.
o Regular information bulletins.
o Representation on Technology Learning Area committees and other committees.
o Research and reporting on the professional situation and needs of the members.
o Updated website with links.

OBJECTIVES:

o Hosting of National Technology Conference. (Awaiting NGO registration number)
o 3 local meetings per year.
o Networking of intellectual resources via e-mail and our website on the Internet.
o Set standards of assessment.
o Link with Industry for interaction, support and training.
o Link with similar organisations in South Africa.
o Link with parallel group in Africa and abroad.
o Expand National membership.

LEGAL STATUS:

TASA is a non-profit organisation.