Teaching Technology and Livelihood Education (TLE) has noteworthy qualities to take into account. To give this subject matter more significance and worth, students and the community as a whole should be aware of these qualities. The curriculum for basic education must be up-to-date, respond to current demands, and be periodically evaluated and improved. In particular, programs should be tailored to the needs of the students to satisfy their requirements and achieve the desired objectives. Course content should also be updated. TLE aims to advance the community's socioeconomic objectives. The diverse abilities and knowledge being taught in this field may be crucial in fostering socioeconomic success. TLE instructs students on how to raise their level of living by emphasizing tasks related to economic issues. TLE meets the needs of diverse learners. Because of the variety of components in this subject, teachers can cater to the needs of their students. Additionally, the skill might be appropriate for the type of learner who needs it and in line with his or her interests. The youth learn how to deal with the real world through this subject. TLE lays the groundwork for students' knowledge and skills. The fact that this subject is included in the curriculum and offers a wealth of foundational knowledge, skills, and understanding that are used in actual fieldwork is a great advantage for the students. TLE equips technological literacy. It teaches about the development of technology, particularly as it relates to computers and machines. ICT focuses on more than just computers and technology; it also allows one to hone their planning, evaluation, monitoring, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities. The inclusion of technology and the internet in TLE classes has made it easier for students to use them presently. It has an impact on how we learn, communicate with our loved ones, do business, and carry out our daily activities. It also educates the students about important information through the internet as a digital source. TLE deals with specific specializations. Each learner has a specific skill and TLE cater to skills that jibes with the need of each schoolchild. TLE may focus on all of them, from the easiest to the most difficult, for learning. In TLE, "entrepreneurship" is the newest trend. An entrepreneur is, on the one hand, a highly talented individual who pioneers change and possesses traits that are present in only a very small percentage of the population. Due to entrepreneurship's innovative nature, it has the potential to produce additional goods and services, jobs, and income. The people will ultimately benefit from a stronger economy and higher living standards. The true benefits of entrepreneurship are, however, measured in terms of human welfare. TLE promotes cooperation and industry. This course develops students' values in addition to their skills. Teaching them cooperation and industry is worthwhile. TLE contributes to the overall development of the learner and complete solution for supporting each learner as a whole. This subject offers a wide range of opportunities that support the learner's growth and development. TLE exposes the students to the actual workplace. The students can use the labs, workshops, computer i-hubs, and other facilities to help with their practical work. These are the traits of TLE individuals that have been demonstrated to be true throughout time.

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The author is Teacher III/ICT Coordinator at General Tinio National High School