TECHNOLOGY AND DESIGN IN CONTEXT 2: QUESTIONS, ISSUES AND DEBATES
EDU4TD2
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject is designed to develop students' understanding of contemporary theory, concepts and issues in Design and Technologies. This subject examines the notion of technology and society and how this can be developed within secondary education. Similarly, the development of design thinking is considered central to design and technology education, accordingly this subject critically examines the concept of design thinking along with a wide range of issues and debates in design and technology education.
School: School of Education
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Michael Brown
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: N/A
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Critically analyse and develop the notion of Technology and society that is appropriate for engagement in secondary level Design and technologies education
- Activities:
- Prescribed learning materials in addition to discussions in class on topics brought up in lectures will form the basis for assignments.
02. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of a range of threshold concepts, issues and content in Design and Technologies education
- Activities:
- Prescribed learning materials in addition to discussions in class on topics brought up in lectures will form the basis for assignments.
03. Critically analyse and examine issues, debates and questions associated with Design and technologies education
- Activities:
- Prescribed learning materials in addition to discussions in class on topics brought up in lectures will form the basis for assignments.
04. Critically analyse concepts such as design thinking, critical and creative thinking, systems thinking and computational thinking and an in-depth understanding of how these be taught and developed within Design and technologies education
- Activities:
- Prescribed learning materials in addition to discussions in class on topics brought up in lectures will form the basis for assignments.
Albury-Wodonga, 2017, Week 33-45, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Michael Brown
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 34 - 45
One 2.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 34 to week 45 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 34 - 45
One 7.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 34 to week 45 and delivered via face-to-face.
"The intensive component of this subject will be delivered at the Bundoora Campus only"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evaluation of a teaching resource (1750 Word Count Equivalent) | 40 | 01, 02, 04 | |
| Write an essay, or report: Design and technologies education issues (2750 Word Count Equivalent) | 60 | 03 |
Bendigo, 2017, Week 33-45, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Michael Brown
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 34 - 45
One 2.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 34 to week 45 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 34 - 45
One 7.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 34 to week 45 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evaluation of a teaching resource (1750 Word Count Equivalent) | 40 | 01, 02, 04 | |
| Write an essay, or report: Design and technologies education issues (2750 Word Count Equivalent) | 60 | 03 |
Melbourne, 2017, Week 33-45, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Michael Brown
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 34 - 45
One 2.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 34 to week 45 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 34 - 45
One 7.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 34 to week 45 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evaluation of a teaching resource (1750 Word Count Equivalent) | 40 | 01, 02, 04 | |
| Write an essay, or report: Design and technologies education issues (2750 Word Count Equivalent) | 60 | 03 |