TEACHING TECHNOLOGY & DESIGN
EDU2TTD
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject works within the Victorian Curriculum, areas of Technologies include Design and Technology, and Digital Technologies. This subject contributes to the knowledge and skills to integrate STEAM Curriculum into a primary classroom program. PSTs develop innovative and sustainable design skills, knowledge and understanding of good design, planning and development of Design Briefs, whilst nurturing deep learning, creativity and collaboration. PSTs design, present and evaluate an integrated technology and design unit for Primary schools. PSTs use a range of software to develop understandings related to the modern learner's use of Digital Technologies. This subject will be supported by practical activities and tasks, as PSTs examine the methodology, processes, assessment, OH&S issues and diversity of technologies. They apply protocols and legal practices that support safe, ethical, respectful communications and collaboration, based on the Victorian Curriculum design process for primary schools.
SchoolSchool of Education
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorKymberley Barbary
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Students must be enrolled in one of the following courses in order to undertake this subject: Bachelor of Education Primary (EBEDP, EBEDPB, EBEDPM) or Bachelor of Teaching (Primary) (EBTP) or Bachelor of Education (EVEDB, RBEDM)
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects EDU3CTA
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Evaluating the quality of learning: The SOLO taxonomy | Recommended | Biggs, J.B., & Collis, K.F. (1982) | New York: Academic Press. |
| Readings | Design and Technology for Childre | Recommended | Fleer, M., and Jane, B. (2011) | Australia: Pearson. |
| Readings | UbD and PYP: complementary planning frameworks (Understanding by Design in the primary Years). | Recommended | McTighe, J., Emberger, M., and Carber, S. (2008). | International Schools Journal. Vol XXVIII No.1 November 200 |
| Readings | Teaching Design and Technology 3-11 | Recommended | Newton, D. (2005). | SAGE Publishing. |
| Readings | In the Bubble, Designing in a complex world. | Recommended | Thackara, J. (2006). | Massachusetts. MIT Press. |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Demonstrate knowledge of research into how students learn in a technological context including concepts, substance and structure of the content.
- Activities:
- Workshops & online learning tasks
02. Critically reflect on content specific knowledge and legislative requirements for maintaining safe learning environments for students.
- Activities:
- Workshops & online learning tasks
03. Design an integrated curriculum learning sequence demonstrating engagement, knowledge of a range of resources and assessment strategies.
- Activities:
- Workshops & online learning tasks
04. Respond creatively to design challenges through presentation of a collaborative digital artefact.
- Activities:
- Workshops & online learning tasks
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKymberley Barbary
Class requirements
WorkShop
Week:
31
-
43
One 2.0 hours workshop per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 31 to week 43
and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online Class
Week:
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.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work and Resource Development. 2000 words | 50 | 01, 02 | |
| Digital Technologies in Practice Project (Approx 2000 words) | 50 | 03, 04 |
Melbourne, 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKymberley Barbary
Class requirements
WorkShop
Week:
31
-
43
One 2.0 hours workshop per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 31 to week 43
and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online Class
Week:
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.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work and Resource Development. 2000 words | 50 | 01, 02 | |
| Digital Technologies in Practice Project (Approx 2000 words) | 50 | 03, 04 |
Mildura, 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKymberley Barbary
Class requirements
WorkShop
Week:
31
-
43
One 2.0 hours workshop per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 31 to week 43
and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online Class
Week:
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.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work and Resource Development. 2000 words | 50 | 01, 02 | |
| Digital Technologies in Practice Project (Approx 2000 words) | 50 | 03, 04 |