edu4tc2 methods of teaching technology
TECHNOLOGY SECONDARY CURRICULUM 2
EDU4TC2
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject is designed to establish a knowledge and skill base for pre-service teachers in the areas of curriculum, pedagogy, planning,assessment and reporting in Design and Technologies for secondary students in the junior and middle years of secondary schooling (Years 7-10) as detailed in the Victorian Curriculum F-10 curriculum documentation. The subject is also designed to develop students understanding of contemporary theory, concepts and skills in Design and Technologies as applied in the classroom context with a particular focus on developing the four general capabilities and cross-curriculum priorities. Theoretical concepts, pedagogical principles and state and national curriculum structures within Design and Technologies are examined and applied in the evaluation, design and implementation of learning resources that are responsive to the needs of diverse learners.
SchoolSchool of Education
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorKaren O'Reilly-Briggs
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Students must be enrolled in either of the following courses in order to undertake this subject: Masters of Teaching Secondary (EMTCS, EMTCSB, EMTCSW) or Bachelor of Technology Education (EBTE, EBTEB), Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Arts Education (AZAAE), Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Science Education (SZSSE), Bachelor of Arts/Master of Teaching (AZATS), Bachelor of Science & Masters of Teaching Secondary (SZSTS), Graduate Diploma Tech Ed (EDGTE)
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions One year of study in Technology Studies which includes studies in a range of materials and systems. Teachers who wish to specialise in a particular material or system must hold one of the following in the specialist area: (a) Sub-major study or (b) Industry or VET qualifications equivalent to Certificate IV or higher or (c) Certificate of Proficiency in a relevant trade area
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Effective teaching strategies: lessons from research and practice, | Recommended | Killen, R. (2009) | 5TH EDN, CENGAGE LEARNING |
| Readings | Nelson Product Design and Technology: VCE Units 1 - 4, | Recommended | Livett, J. and O'Leary, J. (2012) | 3RD EDN, NELSON |
| Readings | Switched on: technology stage 4, | Recommended | Collins, S., Cornius-Randall, R., Annetts, P., et al (2006) | WILEY |
| Readings | Learning to teach design and technology in the secondary school | Prescribed | Owen-Jackson, G. (2015) | 3rd edition London & New York: Routledge |
| Readings | Design & technology for the next generation: a collection | Recommended | Barlex, D. (2007) | CLIFFECO COMMUNICATIONS |
| Readings | Tech by design | Recommended | Livett J, O'Leary J & Tory M (2017) | Nelson Cengage |
| Readings | Food by design for levels 7 to 10 (3rd edition) | Recommended | Heath, G. McKenzie, H. & Tully, L. (2016) | Melbourne: Nelson Cengage. |
| Readings | Learning for teaching and teaching for learning (3rd edition) | Recommended | Whitton D, Barker K, Nosworthy M, Humpries J & Sinclair C (2016) | Melbourne: cengage |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the concepts, substance and structure of the content and teaching strategies of Design and Technologies education and an in-depth understanding of how students learn in Design and Technologies.
- Activities:
- Online modules and intensive workshops
02. Critically analyse, plan and implement a range of Design and Technologies learning and teaching activities and sequences for students in Years 7-10 which involve a variety of pedagogical approaches and resources (including safe and ethical use of resources including the use of data, computational thinking, systems thinking, critical and creative thinking) appropriate to state and national curricula.
- Activities:
- Online modules and intensive workshops
03. Describe, design, and evaluate a unit of work involving a variety of teaching strategies which cater for individual differences in student learning across the full range of abilities and integrate the four general capabilities in the Victorian curriculum framework, as well as design thinking, systems thinking, computational thinking, and cross curriculum priorities in Design and Technologies Education.
- Activities:
- Online modules and intensive workshops
04. Examine the relationships between assessment, feedback and reporting, learning task design, student engagement and understanding in Design and Technologies, and apply to the development and modification of documents
- Activities:
- Online modules and intensive workshops
Subject options
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Albury-Wodonga, 2019, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKaren O'Reilly-Briggs
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"EMTCS/EMTCSB/EMTCSW students only"
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 33 - 33
One 8.0 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 33 to week 33 and delivered via face-to-face.
"The intensive component of this subject will be delivered at the Bundoora Campus only EMTCS/EMTCSB/EMTCSW students onkly"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curriculum analysis - Word count equivalence: 800 | 20 | 02, 03, 04 | |
| Lesson planning and sequencing learning - Word count equivalence: 2500 | 50 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Teaching resources - Word count equivalence: 1200 | 30 | 01, 03, 04 |
Bendigo, 2019, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKaren O'Reilly-Briggs
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"EMTCS/EMTCSB/EMTCSW students only"
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 33 - 33
One 8.0 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 33 to week 33 and delivered via face-to-face.
"The intensive component of this subject will be delivered at the Bundoora Campus only EMTCS/EMTCSB/EMTCSW students onkly"
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 31 - 43
Four 6.0 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekends during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"The intensive component of this subject will be delivered at the Bundoora Campus only
EBTE/EBTEB student only"
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
Two 2.0 hours scheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"Zoom Sessions - EBTE/EBTEB student only"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curriculum analysis - Word count equivalence: 800 | 20 | 02, 03, 04 | |
| Lesson planning and sequencing learning - Word count equivalence: 2500 | 50 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Teaching resources - Word count equivalence: 1200 | 30 | 01, 03, 04 |
Melbourne, 2019, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKaren O'Reilly-Briggs
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"EMTCS/EMTCSB/EMTCSW students only"
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 33 - 33
One 8.0 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 33 to week 33 and delivered via face-to-face.
"The intensive component of this subject will be delivered at the Bundoora Campus only EMTCS/EMTCSB/EMTCSW students only"
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
Two 2.0 hours scheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"Zoom Sessions - EBTE/EBTEB student only"
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 31 - 43
Four 6.0 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
"The intensive component of this subject will be delivered at the Bundoora Campus only
EBTE/EBTEB student only"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curriculum analysis - Word count equivalence: 800 | 20 | 02, 03, 04 | |
| Lesson planning and sequencing learning - Word count equivalence: 2500 | 50 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Teaching resources - Word count equivalence: 1200 | 30 | 01, 03, 04 |