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PURPOSE AND GOALS FOR COMPETITIVE EVENTS
AND RECOGNITION PROGRAMS
Virginia TSA's annual program of leadership development and competitive events provide students
opportunities beyond the traditional classroom/laboratory setting which add to their increased
knowledge and understanding of an ever-changing technical world.
Five goals form the foundation of Virginia TSA's Annual Program of Activities. Consistent with their
aptitudes, interests, and educational needs, all technology education students in Virginia will:
- Gain contact with industrial and business personnel, and resources to acquire technological
understanding, consumer knowledge, and competencies that lead to responsible citizenship and a more
productive society.
- Acquire democratic understanding and practice through leadership and team/group activities.
- Plan, organize, and carry out worthy activities and projects that contribute to an improvement
or service to the community.
- Through the free enterprise system, become aware of employment or self-employment opportunities
and those educational requirements for use in making career choices.
- Become recognized for technological awareness, scholarship, and leadership ability.
CONTESTS REFLECT A KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING OF TECHNOLOGY
The contests should be used as learning experiences for students in technology education classes/laboratory.
The following links point to resources that are necessary for success at the Regional Fairs and Technosphere:
2006-2007 Virginia TSA Addendum
2006-2007 Virginia TSA Competitive Events Themes
Official National TSA Competitive Events Guides
Middle School Events Overview
High School Events Overview
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