THE IMPORTANCE OF TECHNOLOGY AND LIVELIHOOD EDUCATION SUBJECT TO STUDENTS

CATHERINE R. MANALILI

TLE, or technology and lifestyle education, is a crucial subject that is taught in the majority of schools nowadays. The goal of the course is to assist students in acquiring useful abilities that they may use to various facets of their lives. TLE has grown even more crucial in this day and age, as technology has ingrained itself into every aspect of our life. The development of skills that are applicable to the workforce is one of TLE's primary advantages for students. TLE prepares students for a range of occupations by teaching them useful skills like computer programming, sewing, and cooking. Students can work as cooks, tailors, programmers, web designers, and many other professions with the talents they learn in TLE.

One further advantage of TLE is that it instills in children the value of independence. By learning how to perform tasks like electrical, plumbing, and carpentry work themselves, students can avoid employing a professional and save money. Particularly advantageous are students from low-income households.

TLE also helps students become better problem-solvers. Due to TLE's heavy emphasis on practical skills, students get the ability to think creatively and solve challenges. They also pick up manual skills and learn to take pride in the work they do. It is evident that TLE is a subject that students should take seriously. It's a subject that can assist them improve their problem-solving abilities, practical skills, and level of independence. TLE aims to prepare pupils for life after school as well as for skill acquisition. Students can have great professions and happy lives with the skills they learn in TLE.

-oOoTHE AUTHOR IS TEACHER III AT EMIGDIO A. BONDOC HIGH SCHOOL