Design and Technology Education

Course aim

To develop preservice teachers’ theoretical, conceptual, and practical understanding of the design and technologies learning area and relevant curriculum.

Course content

Preservice teachers will develop an understanding of design and technologies as it relates to the Australian Curriculum and Early Years Learning Framework. This includes developing experiences in planning and programming, including design briefs and design folios, and cross curricula opportunities. Furthermore, preservice teachers will develop a practical understanding of the learning area which is complemented through a critical analysis of contemporary pedagogies. Preservice teachers will gain experience with resources for teaching and learning while developing a greater awareness of occupational health, safety and welfare considerations.

Textbook(s)

Fleer, M 2019, Technologies for children, 2nd edition, Cambridge University Press, Port Melbourne

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAGILL
Lecture (Online)	1 hour x 12 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 12 weeks
INTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES
Lecture (Online)	1 hour x 12 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 12 weeks
EXTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES, ONLINE
External (Online activities)	3 hours x 12 weeks
INTERNAL, MT GAMBIER
Lecture (Online)	1 hour x 12 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 12 weeks
INTERNAL, WHYALLA
Lecture (Online)	1 hour x 12 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 12 weeks

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

Assessment

Concept design, Project

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 1)
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