edu4td2 technology and design in context 2
TECHNOLOGY AND DESIGN IN CONTEXT 2: QUESTIONS, ISSUES AND DEBATES
EDU4TD2
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject is designed to develop Education student's 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.
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 Bachelor of Technology Education (EBTE; EBTEB), Graduate Diploma in Technology Education (EDGTE), or have Subject Coordinator approval.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | - | Recommended | - | - |
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:
- Online modules and face to face classes.
02. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of a range of threshold concepts, issues and content in Design and Technologies education
- Activities:
- Online modules and face to face classes.
03. Critically analyse and examine issues, debates and questions associated with Design and technologies education
- Activities:
- Online modules and face to face classes.
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:
- Online modules and face to face classes.
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2019, Semester 2, Blended
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.
"LMS coursework"
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 33 - 33
One 7.0 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekends during the day from week 33 to week 33 and delivered via face-to-face.
"The Lecture/workshop component of this subject will be delivered at the Bundoora campus only."
Lecture/SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
Three 7.0 hours lecture/seminar per study period on weekends during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"The Lecture/workshop component of this subject will be delivered at the Bundoora campus only. - This instance is for EBTEB students"
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
Two 1.0 hours scheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"Zoom Sessions"
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, 2019, Semester 2, Blended
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.
"LMS coursework"
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 31 - 43
One 7.0 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekends during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"The Lecture/workshop component of this subject will be delivered at the Bundoora campus only."
Lecture/SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
Three 7.0 hours lecture/seminar per study period on weekends during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"The Lecture/workshop component of this subject will be delivered at the Bundoora campus only. This instance is for EBTE students"
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
Two 1.0 hours scheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"Zoom Sessions"
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 |