Technology represents

The successful implementation of technology represents a major professional challenge to all teachers of the subject. The six years since the Orders came into force, together with the recent revision of technology, have emphasised that current practice forms but the basis for the further implementation and future development of the subject; adjustments, modifications and changes are as much a part of the evolution of technology as a subject as they are a part of the technological design process.
It should be remembered that some of the contributors to technology have inputs to make to the wider school curriculum. Art has a significant role outside technology but can contribute to the planning and delivery of the subject. Business Studies can contribute to both technology and the cross curricular theme of Economic and Industrial Understanding. CDT can play a key role in technology. Home Economics is a rich cross curricular subject which can contribute not only to technology but also to science and the cross curricular themes of Citizenship and Health Education. Information Technology contributes many elements to technology yet should not be seen as outside of any one subject, and, indeed, as an essential part of most subjects.