edu4mtt methods of teaching technology
METHODS OF TEACHING TECHNOLOGY
EDU4MTT
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students focus on the structure and content of technology curriculum, including Design and Technology Systems, Engineering and Food Technology. Students also consider the place and role of Technology in the structure of VELS, VCE and VCAL. Studies in this subject develop proficiency in a range of approaches associated with the design process and relevant to the Design & Technology Curriculum. Students develop an understanding of the nature of the links between teaching and learning which are practical and theoretical, between the Technology curriculum and their personal trade/industrial knowledge and experience.
SchoolSchool of Education
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorMichael Brown
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
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 | Design & technology for the next generation: a collection of provocative pieces, written by experts in their field, to stimulate reflection and curriculum innovation, | Recommended | Barlex, D. (2007) | CLIFFECO COMMUNICATIONS |
| 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 |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Articulate a rationale of the aims, purposes and rationale for Technology Studies
- Activities:
- Review and compare and contrast the existing national and state curriculum documents related to Technology studies
02. Make links between the intentions expressed in the Australian Curriculum: Technologies documentation and planning within school based programs
- Activities:
- Analyse school-based Technology programs as case studies and identify the inter connections and relationship to the intentions expressed in curriculum documents
03. Apply theories of activity based learning and experiential learning in specialised learning contexts
- Activities:
- Design and utilse a wide range of teaching strategies; explore a wide range of learning theories, analyse and select appropriate teaching strategies that align with intended learning
04. Analyse and critique concepts associated with Technology Studies practice
- Activities:
- Analyse and discuss case studies of teaching Technology studies
05. Develop plans for innovative and engaging teaching units
- Activities:
- Create effective and productive lesson plans and units of student work
06. Justify educational design decisions around school based teaching programs
- Activities:
- Discussion and explanation of educational decision making within the design of lessons, units and programs.
07. Design and develop student resources and scaffolding documents for teaching programs
- Activities:
- Developmwent of teaching and student resources
08. Demonstrate the use of a range of teaching, learning and assessment strategies
- Activities:
- Implementation of peer and practice teaching
09. Identify and teach key and core concepts and skills related to technology Studies
- Activities:
- Examine and review curriculum documents and teaching programs
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2015, Week 11-20, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMichael Brown
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 11 - 20
Four 7.0 hours workshop other recurrence on any day including weekend during the day from week 11 to week 20 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Development of a six-week unit of work aligned to the AusVELS (2500-words equivalent) | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 05, 07, 08 | |
| one 1500-word report explaining the design and development of the Unit of work | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09 |