Content Analysis of Chemistry Curriculum Standards for Chinese High Schools Based on the Technology and Engineering Literacy Framework

Abstract

Incorporating technology and engineering literacy into the teaching of science-based subjects in secondary schools is an important and effective means of developing technology and engineering education in primary and secondary schools. Based on the construction of the Technology and Engineering Literacy Framework, the study analyzed the content of the General High School Chemistry Curriculum Standards (2017 edition, revised in 2020). The results indicated that although the 2020 revision of the curriculum standards did not directly mention technology and engineering literacy, many segments reflected the requirement to strengthen the integration of technology and engineering literacy education into the chemistry discipline. To help high school chemistry teachers better cultivate the technological and engineering literacy of students, the study made recommendations in three areas, namely, the design of the content of textbooks, the application of information technology to teaching, and the implementation of teaching. The study intends to analyze the content of technology and engineering literacy education according to chemistry standards to provide a reference for better teaching and learning in chemistry that integrates technology and engineering literacy.