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Handbook 1997 : Faculty of Education : Diploma/Bachelor of Education and Training

468-305 Technological Design and Development

Credit Points:

25

Coordinator:

Foster Adem and Kevin Ward

Prerequisite/s:

468-214 Technology Curriculum Applications

Timetable:

Semester 1 and 2

Contact:

4 hours per week or equivalent

Objectives:

On completion of this subject participants should be able to:

  • demonstrate an understanding of principles and practices of technology teaching and learning;

  • demonstrate an understanding of design and design methods in selected systems, information and materials technology problem solving contexts;

  • explore and analyse the social, environmental and economic impact of technological development on selected local and global settings; and

  • develop and resource comprehensive technology design and development teaching and learning programs incorporating appropriate computer technologies.

Content:

The study of principles and practices of technology teaching about design and technological development; concepts and processes underpinning the application of design methods; solving problems in a technological context; computer technologies to assist in design and development of technological solutions; computer applications to assist in the production and delivery of programs of study; analysis of social, environmental and economic issues related to technological solutions; program design for technological design and development incorporating social, environmental and economic considerations.

Assessment:

A minor assignment up to 3000 words (40%) in which participants will analyse teaching and learning methods and content for technology design and development; and a major assignment equivalent to 4500 words (60%) which entails a comprehensive written, trialled, resourced and evaluated technology teaching and learning program.
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