Design and Technology Education

Course aim

To introduce students to the technological world of children and recent research into the learning and teaching of Design and Technology curriculum by developing an awareness of the socio-cultural construction of Technology, and the use of skills in problem solving and working collaboratively.

Course content

Use of curriculum frameworks (for example the SACSA Framework: Design and Technology; Design and Technology for students in years R-7); sequential development of investigations; planning and programming; critical analysis of teaching methods; resources for teaching and learning of Design and Technology.

Textbook(s)

Fleer, M & Jane, B 2011, Design and technology for children, 3rd edition, Pearson, Frenchs Forest, NSW

Department of Education Training and Employment 2010, South Australian curriculum standards and accountability frameworks, DETE Publishing, SA ( http://www.sacsa.sa.edu.au/splash.asp)

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAGILL
Lecture	1 hour x 8 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 13 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Chart, Model, Pamphlet with synopsis

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 1A)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.