EMT445 Curriculum Method: Design & Technology (8)

This subject explores a range of approaches to Design and Technology education in years 7-12. It identifies the position of design and technology in the school curriculum and explores design and the design process as concepts and their role in teaching and learning. It assists students construct Design and Technology technology-specific lessons and program units of study that are challenging, engaging, and supportive of student learning. Students will be introduced to practical student-centred learning in Design and Technology education. 

 
Particular attention will be devoted to the implementation of relevant technology syllabi, authentic pedagogies and assessment for learning in the context of secondary technology education in diverse classes. Issues of safety, risk assessment in Design and Technology environments, resource management strategies are addressed.
Subject Outlines
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Availability

Session 2 (60)
Online
Wagga Wagga Campus
Session 3 (90)
Online
Wagga Wagga Campus

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: EMT445. Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject Information

Grading System

HD/FL

Duration

One session

School

School of Education

Enrolment Restrictions

Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Education (Technology and Applied Studies); Bachelor of Educational Studies; Bachelor of Education (Secondary) Industry Entry; Bachelor of Teaching (Secondary); Master of Teaching (Secondary) or as approved by the Course Director.
 

Assumed Knowledge

EMT203 or EMT447

Incompatible Subjects

EMT492

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • be able to analyse the Design and Technology curriculum;
  • be able to design for the context teaching and learning activities that integrate the Australian Curriculum general capabilities;
  • be able to prepare detailed and effective lesson plans and units of work to teach concepts and other content;
  • be able to develop appropriate teaching and learning strategies for diverse learning environments and contexts;
  • be able to apply a range of assessment strategies to assess and feedback on student achievement of learning outcomes;
  • be able to analyse and plan management of design projects from a risk assessment and ethical perspective; and
  • be able to apply professional written and other communication skills.

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:

  • Introduction to Technology education
  • Design and Technology concepts and curriculum
  • Effective pedagogical approaches for technology education
  • Planning lesson sequences
  • Enhancing Student Learning
  • Assessment for learning
  • Developing units of work
  • Assessing and integrating resources including ICT
  • Catering for diversity
  • Risk assessment and management

Contact

Current Students

For any enquiries about subject selection or course structure please contact Student Central or ask@csu.edu.au or phone on 1800 275 278.

Prospective Students

For further information about Charles Sturt University, or this course offering, please contact info.csu on 1800 275 278 (free call within Australia) or enquire online.

The information contained in the 2018 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: August 2018. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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