Undergraduate CUR-EDC495-2023

Technologies: Design Solutions

Create a folio that showcases design thinking, as you look at how the field may be taught in curriculum. Learn about classroom-based problem solving, the history of technology in society and why this is an important topic in schools.

Duration

13 weeks

Study method

100% Online

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Prior study

Not required

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Subject details

What you'll learn

At the completion of this subject students will be able to:

collect a range of resources and project ideas appropriate to the specified level of achievement in technology
describe the historical and current nature of technology in society as a rationale for its study in schools
evaluate a range of pedagogies appropriate to the development of individualized classroom based problem solving
compile a portfolio to represent aspects of design thinking which reflect an engineering/technology process.

Topics covered

- Philosophy of Design and Technologies Education
- The National Curriculum for Design and Technologies
- History of Design and Technology Education
- Project-based learning
- STEM and Design and Technology
- Design and Technology Pedagogies

Entry requirements

No eligibility requirements

Additional requirements

No additional requirements

Description

This subject is one of three subjects in the Technologies Options group. Completing all three will provide a specialisation in Technologies. This subject provides an overview of the fundamental elements of the Design and Technologies curriculum. By applying knowledge and practical skills and processes when using technologies and other resources to create innovative solutions, independently and collaboratively, students will develop knowledge, understanding and skills to respond creatively to current and future needs. The subject will engage students in critical and creative thinking, including understanding interrelationships in systems when solving complex problems.

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