Unit of Study EDUC2006 Technologies and Design: Secondary Curriculum and Pedagogy I (2024)

Unit description

Develops understanding of the role and value of the technology studies education curriculum and the rationale and content of the technology whether it be Design and Technology (D&T) or Digital Technologies (DT) in the Australian Curriculum, or the relevant State and Territory derivatives for the Years of 7–10. For the purposes of developing skills and knowledge of interpreting curriculum, and designing engaging learning experiences, emphasis is placed on programming project-based units of work which encourage creativity and innovation and designing fair, reliable and valid assessment tasks. Strategies for the management of facilities, resources, equipment and WH&S issues are developed. Strategies for access and equity in the technologies classroom and reflective practice are also developed.

Unit content

Module 1: The Technologies Curriculum and teaching Technology

Module 2: AC and State Technology Curriculum Years 7–10

Module 3: Pedagogy for quality teaching and learning

Module 4: Management of students, access, inclusivity and differentiation and catering for all students

Module 5: Developing innovative project-based learning programs and units of work for 7–10

Module 6: Designing assessment for 7–10 Technology courses