Design and Technology

Course aim

To enable students to understand the role of Design and Technology within the 3-9 curriculum and be able to plan appropriate learning experiences.

Course content

Design and Technology will be taught in its own right, and with links to other learning areas. Students will be able to focus upon methodology and theories particular to Design and Technology. Links to PAR 2 teaching experiences will be explicit. Design and Technology with consideration for its appropriate methodologies, materials, processes and systems to enable its implementation within the primary and middle school environment. In particular it will consider: the role and scope of Design and Technology within the 3-7 curriculum; problem solving within a technological environment; working with a range of materials, processes and systems including information and communication technologies (ICTs) to construct appropriate and relevant outcomes; resources and OHSW; effective classroom organisation and management.

Textbook(s)

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

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES
Lecture	1 hour (LBPM) x 10 weeks
Workshop	2 hours (LBPM) x 10 weeks
Workshop	3 hours (LMPM) x 6 weeks

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

Assessment

A systems model and design folio, Deconstruction teaching resource, Teaching resource pamphlet and reading synopsis

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 1)
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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.