Design and Technology Education

Course aim

To develop students' understanding of the role of Design and Technology within the school curriculum.

Course content

Use of curriculum frameworks (for example the SACSA Framework: Design and Technology); understanding of planning and programming (including design briefs and design folios); critical analysis of teaching methods; resources for teaching and learning, introduction to OHSW issues, sustainability and effective resource management.

Textbook(s)

Fleer, M. 2016, Technologies for Children, 1st edition, Cambridge University Press, Melbourne.

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAGILL
Lecture (Online)	1 hour x 5 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 13 weeks
INTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES
Lecture (Online)	1 hour x 5 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 13 weeks
EXTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES, ONLINE
External (Online activities)	3 hours x 12 weeks
INTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES (INTENSIVE)
Workshop	3 hours x 8 weeks
Lecture (Online)	1 hour x 8 weeks
EXTERNAL, WHYALLA, ONLINE
External (Online activities)	3 hours x 12 weeks
External (On-campus support)	N/A x as required
EXTERNAL, MT GAMBIER, ONLINE
External (Online activities)	3 hours x 12 weeks
External (On-campus support)	N/A x as required

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

Assessment

Portfolio, Project, Report

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.