Undergraduate CUR-EDC495-2019

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

Student rating

N/A

Study method

100% online

Available loans

FEE-HELP
HECS-HELP

Assessments

100% online

Prior study

Not required

Study terms

02 Mar 2020

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University ranking

2019
2020

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.

Entry requirements

No eligibility requirements

Special requirements

No special 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.

Please Note: If it’s your first time studying a Curtin University subject you’ll need to complete their compulsory ‘Academic Integrity Program’. It only takes two hours to complete online, and provides you with vital information about studying with Curtin University. The Academic Integrity Program is compulsory, so if it’s not completed your subject grades will be withheld.

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Assessments

Essay (25%)
Project (35%)
eDesign Portfolio (40%)

Textbooks

Current study term (01 Mar 20 to 31 May 20)

Textbook information is pending.

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