Courses & Units

Design and Technologies EPR270

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 College of Arts, Law and Education
Faculty of Education
Discipline Education
Coordinator Mrs Jillian Brandsema
Available as an elective? No
Delivered By University of Tasmania

Availability

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Launceston Semester 1 On-Campus International Domestic
Cradle Coast Semester 1 On-Campus International Domestic
Online Semester 1 Off-Campus International Domestic

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International students
Domestic students
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Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Semester 1 20/2/2023 21/3/2023 10/4/2023 28/5/2023

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Unit census dates currently displaying for 2023 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2023 will be available from the 1st October 2022. 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 $515.00 $515.00 not applicable $2,213.00

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Requisites

Prerequisites

ESH102 or EDU102

Teaching

AssessmentTest (10%)|Test (10%)|Plan (40%)|Portfolio (40%)
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Textbooks

Required

Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

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