Introduction
In this unit, you will examine the processes and pedagogy of design and applied learning. Information will be presented about the continuum of design and technology, opportunities for learning and problem solving through designing and making, investigating and devising solutions for better futures. The unit exposes you to teaching, learning and planning issues relating to the discipline of design, considering the way in which we can communicate with others through the items we create and the way we learn about ourselves, our interests and unique abilities through the objects we design and make.
Summary
| Unit name | Design and Technologies |
| Unit code | EPR270 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | Arts and Society Faculty of Education |
| Discipline | Education |
| Coordinator | Mrs Jessica Bishop |
| Available as an elective? | No |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Intermediate |
Sustainable Development Goals
The Unit Coordinator has identified that this unit aligns with the following UN Sustainable Development Goals. We welcome your thoughts and feedback on the alignment of the unit with these goals.
Availability
Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate basic technology skills by creating, manipulating and sharing drawn and digital files.
- Evaluate designed artefacts and demonstrate knowledge of the historical, cultural and social embeddedness of technologies through object selection and research.
- Identify a range of pedagogical approaches, and evaluate resources appropriate for design and technology teaching and learning.
- Consolidate understanding of integration of cross-curriculum components through the development of an integrated learning plan and design challenge.
Fee Information
2027 fee information will be available in August.
Requisites
Prerequisites
ESH102 or EDU102 orConcurrent Prerequisites
EAL102Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | On Campus: Weekly face-to-face tutorial (2 hours). Off Campus: Weekly online tutorial (2 hours). |
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| Assessment | Design Question Quiz (10%)|Multiple Choice Quiz (10%)|Idea Proposal (35%)|Design Challenge Poster (45%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Fleer, M. (2023). Technologies for children (3rd ed). Cambridge.
Reading Lists provide direct access to all material on unit reading lists in one place. This includes eReadings and items in Reserve. You can access the Reading List for this unit from the link in MyLO, or by going to the Reading Lists page on the University Library website. |
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| Recommended | These materials will be useful to your developing knowledge and understanding of the content in this unit, but you are not required to purchase them. When seeking sources of evidence to support your assignment work, you will find these a useful starting point. These materials are available for a limited loan period from the University Library collection.
Volman, M., van Eck, E., Heemskerk, I., & Kuiper, E. (2005). New technologies, new differences. Gender and ethnic differences in pupils' use of ICT in primary and secondary education. Computers and Education, 45(1), 35-55. |
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