Technology Education
Mission Statement:
The Pascack Valley Regional High School District’s Technology & Engineering Department is dedicated to fostering a learning environment for all students that prepares students with the knowledge and skills to become critical thinkers, problem solvers, and communicators. We are committed to providing a rigorous curriculum that integrates theoretical knowledge with real-world, practical application, preparing our students to excel in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.
Philosophy:
Our philosophy is grounded in the belief that technology and engineering are essential tools for understanding and shaping the world around us. We strive to cultivate a culture of inquiry, creativity, and collaboration that encourages students to explore their passions, develop their problem-solving abilities, and contribute positively to society.
Key values guiding our department include:
- Problem Solving: We encourage students to approach challenges with a systematic and creative mindset, developing their problem-solving abilities through hands-on projects with meaningful, real-world applications while incorporating Design Thinking.
- Creativity: We foster a culture of innovation and creativity, inspiring students to think about their thinking (metacognition), explore new possibilities, and develop unique solutions to complex problems.
- Future Career Readiness: We prepare students for a variety of technology and engineering-related careers by equipping them with the knowledge, skills (hard and soft), and mindset necessary to succeed in a rapidly changing job market.
- Modern Learning Environment: We provide state-of-the-art equipment and facilities to support students with the necessary tools, materials, and resources to engage in hands-on projects and collaborative experiences that will be seen in college and required in future careers.
- Technological Advancements: We teach students to solve problems using new technology even if they haven’t been exposed to it directly.
By focusing on these values, we aim to equip our students with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to become successful and responsible citizens in the 21st century.