High school students will see a change in their Computer Studies and Technological Education curriculum, starting next September.
The Ontario government is updating courses in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, including learning related to the skilled trades.
Education Minister Stephen Lecce says these changes will support the government’s plan to align curriculum changes with the province’s economic needs and place an emphasis on critical life and job skills, needed in the fast-growing skilled trades.
“I am proud to announce another step by our government to ensure students are prepared for the jobs of the future. This change will provide students with hands-on experience with technology, expose them to real-life problem solving, and enhance learning that focuses on giving young people the skills to think critically, dream boldly and chart new pathways forward for our economy,” said Lecce. “Our focus is to ensure our students have the most up-to-date curriculum that strengthens life and job skills leading to rewarding careers in technology and innovation, including in the skilled trades.”
Grade 10 students will see changes to their Computer Studies curriculum in September 2023. The update will provide students with the opportunity to apply coding concepts and skills to build hands-on projects.
A new Technological Education curriculum, beginning with revised Grade 9 and Grade 10 courses to be offered in September 2024. These revisions will help prepare students for careers in communications, the construction industry as electricians, plumbers, and the manufacturing sector.
These courses have not been updated since 2008 and 2009, respectively.
