edu3dt design and technology
DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY
EDU3DT
Not currently offered
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students develop the skills and knowledge to incorporate the Interdisciplinary strands of current curriculum into their daily classroom program. Areas covered include the development of design skills, knowledge and understanding of good design, whilst nurturing creativity and innovation through designing and making. Supported by a range of practical activities and tasks, students examine the methodology, processes, assessment, OH&S issues and diversity of Technology based on the Design Process that is available at Primary level. Students participate in an integrated teaching experience in a primary school, where they design,implement and evaluate an integrated unit of work incorporating design and technology.
SchoolSchool of Education
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorSimon O'Mallon
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjects EDU4DT
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | In The Bubble, Designing in a complex world | Recommended | Thackara, J. (2006) | MIT PRESS |
| Readings | Teaching design and technology 3-11 | Recommended | Newton, D (2005) | PAUL CHAPMAN |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Identify clear expectations for safe learning environments for all students, including learning environments outside school settings.
- Activities:
- TBE
02. Demonstrate the use of design and technology principles for primary classroom contexts in an integrated unit of work.
- Activities:
- TBE
03. Demonstrate cooperative and independent approaches to group project-based learning.
- Activities:
- TBE
04. Design and document differentiated learning experiences that promote higher order thinking and critical inquiry, and use ICT to support learning.
- Activities:
- TBE
05. Employ processes to monitor and assess student understanding and progress.
- Activities:
- TBE
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