Mandatory Technology Contexts: Computational, Design, and Systems Thinking

Abstract

This subject engages students in the discipline knowledge and understandings of the four technology context areas of the Stage 4 NESA (2023) Technology 7-8 course, as well as requisite skills in computational, design, and systems thinking through application in practical and theoretical contexts. This not only forms part of teacher education students' preparation to teach Technology 7-8, it also contributes to developing knowledge and skills required to teach stage 5 and 6 Design and Technology. An important aspect of this subject is students' learning through instruction and application in practical projects how to select and safely use materials, ingredients, equipment, and tools in the four technologies contexts, and how and where the three types of thinking apply and may be taught within these contexts. Knowledge and skills gained in this subject will be extended upon in subsequent design and discipline specific studies, as well as professional placements.

Syllabus

Technology 7-8 curriculumProject-based learning and the place of designRole of portfolios in technology educationManaging technologies projectsFood and agricultural practicesDigital and communications technologiesEngineered technologies and systemsMaterials and production processesComputational, design, and systems thinkingMaterials, ingredients, tools and equipment selection and useWorking safely in technology class environments

Technology 7-8 curriculum
Project-based learning and the place of design
Role of portfolios in technology education
Managing technologies projects
Food and agricultural practices
Digital and communications technologies
Engineered technologies and systems
Materials and production processes
Computational, design, and systems thinking
Materials, ingredients, tools and equipment selection and use
Working safely in technology class environments

Assessment items

1. Intensive school projects

2. Project Portfolio

3. Scope and Sequence Plan, Unit of Work, and Essay

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

Explain project-based learning and its application in teaching Technology 7-8;

Select and safely use materials, ingredients, equipment and tools in a range of technology contexts;

Competently complete projects from each of the Technology 7-8 contexts;

Develop projects that address the requirements of the Technology 7-8 syllabus for each of the technologies contexts, including the incorporation of computational, design, and systems thinking to facilitate learning of these skills; and

Assess risk, and develop and document appropriate project processes in a safe work method statement.

Enrolment restrictions

Not available to students who have completed subject EPI105.

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Learning activities

Mandatory Technology Contexts: Computational, Design, and Systems Thinking

Learning resources

Additional resources required by students

The University does not provide specialised resources. Instead, for the subject's Intensive School, we use the specialised resources provided by a secondary school in the form of tools, equipment, kitchens and workshops. Students either provide or pay for the materials for projects that they create and keep. Students are required … For more content click the Read More button below.

Handbook

EPI204 - Mandatory Technology Contexts: Computational, Design, and Systems Thinking