eGr12TG GIT

General Information Technology Teachers’ Guide Grade 12

  • Effective Date: 2017

  • Department: Department of Information Technology, National Institute of Education, Maharagama, Sri Lanka

  • Website: www.nie.lk

Messages

Director General's Message

  • Objective: Realizing National Educational Goals.

  • Curriculum Evolution:

    • Transition from content-based to competency-based curriculum began in 2007.

    • Second phase introduced in 2015 after rationalization process based on research and stakeholder proposals.

  • Key Features:

    • Vertical and horizontal integration for competency building.

    • Focus on student-friendly, implementable curriculum.

    • New Teacher’s Guides aim to support lesson planning and effective student engagement.

  • Acknowledgment of contributions from stakeholders.

Deputy Director General's Message

  • Evolution of education and rapid methodological changes in the last two decades.

  • Emphasis on the role of the Teachers’ Guide in fostering effective teaching.

  • Aim: Support teachers to create a creative student population for social and economic advancement.

Curriculum Committee

  • Guidance and Approval: Academic Affairs Board, National Institute of Education.

  • Subject Coordinator: Mr. S. Shanmugalingam, Senior Lecturer.

  • Resource Contributors: Faculty from various institutions, including Colombo and Jaffna Universities, and various educators.

Introduction to GIT

  • Importance of ICT: Integral in all fields, essential for students to develop basic ICT skills.

  • Curriculum History: GIT syllabus introduced in 2002; latest revision implemented in 2017 for Grade 12.

  • Curriculum Structure: 60 periods allocated (40 hours).

National Goals

  1. Respect human values and promote national integrity and unity.

  2. Conserving national heritage while addressing changes in a dynamic world.

  3. Foster social justice and democratic life characteristics.

  4. Encourage sustainable lifestyle and well-being.

  5. Develop creative skills, initiative, and critical thinking.

  6. Enhance human resources for national progress and economic growth.

  7. Prepare individuals for rapid changes and complex situations.

  8. Promote values based on justice, equality, and mutual respect internationally.

Basic Competencies

  1. Communication Competencies

    • Literacy, numeracy, graphics, and ICT skills.

  2. Personality Development Competencies

    • Creativity, decision-making, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.

  3. Competencies Relating to Environment

    • Awareness of social, biological, and physical environments.

  4. Employment and Work-Related Skills

    • Vocational interests, job suitability, and economic contribution.

  5. Religious and Ethical Competencies

    • Assimilation of values consistent with ethical conduct.

  6. Competencies in Leisure

    • Engagement in play, sports, and creative activities.

  7. Learning to Learn

    • Ability to update learning in an evolving environment.

Objectives of the Subject

  • Enable students to:

    • Recognize and utilize ICT applications effectively.

    • Understand computer internal workings.

    • Use appropriate software solutions for daily activities.

    • Explore ICT-related career paths.

Syllabus Overview

  • Term Breakdown:

    • First Term: Topics and periods allocated (Total: 16)

    • Second Term: Focus on practical competencies (Total: 23)

    • Third Term: Additional competencies and assessment (Total: 21)

Detailed Competencies with Learning Outcomes

  • Competency 1: Explores computer systems.

    • Describe computer as a system, identify components, and understand software and hardware roles.

  • Competency 2: Data representation within computers.

    • Understand number systems, Boolean operators, and character representations like ASCII and Unicode.

  • Competency 3: Operating systems.

    • Investigate OS contributions and manage files/folders effectively.

  • Competency 4: Application software for daily tasks (Word, Excel, etc.).

    • Skills in document formatting, data analysis, and presentation creation.

  • Competency 5: Multimedia creation (still graphics, audio, video).

    • Design and edit multimedia contents.

  • Competency 6: Internet usage for accessing and communicating information.

    • Understand infrastructure, services, blogging, and cloud computing.

Conclusion

  • The guide fosters a comprehensive understanding of ICT applications for Grade 12 students, preparing them for further studies and careers in technology-related fields.