Download Ethiopian new Curriculum grade 8 career and technical education cte Teacher's Guide PDF

The Grade 8 Career and Technical Education (CTE) Teacher’s Guide, part of Ethiopia’s New Curriculum Framework, is now available for free download. Authored by Markos Mathewos (PhD) and Zerhun Ganewo (Assistant Professor), this official guide from the Ministry of Education (MoE) supports teachers with structured lesson plans, vocational training techniques, and entrepreneurship skills that reflect Ethiopia’s labor market needs.

Teacher's Guide Summery

• Grade Level: Grade 8
• Curriculum Type: Ethiopian New Curriculum
• Publisher: MoE
• Subject: Career And Technical Education CTE
• Total Units: 7
• Total Pages: 64
• File Size: 12 MB
• File Format: PDF

This Teacher’s Guide was developed by:

• Markos Mathewos (PhD)
• Zerhun Ganewo (Assis. Prof.)

Ethiopian New Curriculum Grade 8 Career And Technical Education (CTE) Teacher's Guide has 7 units, they are:-

🔹 UNIT 1: Personal Career Selection

Helps students identify their strengths and explore suitable careers using a four-step selection model. Teachers guide learners in understanding their interests and potential.

🔹 UNIT 2: Self-Employment Opportunities (Part 1)

Covers core business and service skills:

• Reception techniques (hospitality, communication)
• Photocopier operations (use, maintenance, troubleshooting)
• Microenterprise planning (product selection, advertising)

🔹 UNIT 3: Self-Employment Opportunities (Part 2)

Develops hands-on trade skills such as:

• Basic carpentry and painting
• Car tyre maintenance
• Retail business processes

🔹 UNIT 4: Self-Employment Opportunities (Part 3)

Focuses on service industry practices including:

• Event and kitchen hospitality
• Cleaning techniques and hygiene
• Basic nutrition and safety

🔹 UNIT 5: Employability

Outlines seven essential employability skills, including:

• Adaptability
• Teamwork
• Professional attitude

🔹 UNIT 6: Preparing for Employment

Builds critical thinking through:

• Workplace scenarios
• Real-world problem-solving activities

🔹 UNIT 7: Entrepreneurship

Explores entrepreneurial mindsets:

• Types of entrepreneurs
• Characteristics for success
• Classroom strategies to inspire business ideas

• This guide is designed for teachers to assist in delivering lessons aligned with the new CTE curriculum.

• Use the provided lesson overviews, teaching-learning processes, and skills breakdowns to plan your sessions.

• Apply suggested methods for hands-on, competency-based instruction and self-employment pathways.

• Pair the guide with the official Grade 8 CTE Student Textbook for effective and full curriculum coverage.