Design and Technologies unit (EPR270)

Cradle Coast, Launceston, Online

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 Jillian Brandsema
Available as an elective?	No
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Intermediate

Availability

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Cradle Coast	Semester 1
Launceston	Semester 1
Online	Semester 1

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Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 1	22/2/2026	16/3/2026	19/4/2026	13/6/2026

* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).

Unit census dates currently displaying for 2026 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2026 will be available from the 1st October 2025. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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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

Field of Education	Commencing Student Contribution 1,3	Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3	Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3	Domestic Full Fee 4
070199	$592.00	$592.00	not applicable	$2,562.00

• Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
• HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility³
• FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility⁴

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Requisites

Prerequisites

ESH102 or EDU102 or

Concurrent Prerequisites

EAL102

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	On Campus: Weekly face-to-face tutorial (2 hours). Off Campus: Weekly online tutorial (2 hours).
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.

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. Herrington, J., Reeves, T. C., & Oliver, R (2014). What is an authentic learning environment? In J. M. Spector, Handbook of research on educational communications and technology (pp. 68-77). Murdoch, K. (2015). The power of inquiry. Seastar Education 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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