Unit details
EST400 - Primary Technology Education: Creativity and Design
| Offered at: | (B, G, W) |
|---|---|
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| Offerings: | Trimester 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit chair: | W Jobling |
| Campus contact: | W Jobling (B), C Campbell (G, W) |
| Contact hours: | 3 hours |
Content
This unit is designed for students to explore current principles and issues in the teaching of technology, and to enhance their understanding of technology education and technological practice. Students examine the interplay between society and technology and investigate methods of teaching technology education where children are challenged to become effective problem solvers in the design and construction of products to satisfy human needs and wants. By considering case studies of teaching and learning technology in a global context, students become competent in planning inclusive curricula, which support children to develop technological literacy, knowledge and capability. Through hands-on technological activities students observe the links between the Technology Key Learning Area/Domain and other KLAs/Domains such as Art, Language and Science.
Assessment
Tutorial response activities (20%)
Design Curriculum Task (30%). Written report, which will focus on curriculum development within the primary school context.
Community Project (50%). Written report and presentation in response to a community need.
Assessment will total the equivalent of 4000 words.
Hurdle requirement - One day of field experience. Students complete a community project which requires them to enter schools and liaise with teachers and principals about a particular need in the area of technology and design. Students will be required to document this 1 day in their Field Day Portfolio
Unit Fee Information
| Student Contribution Rate* | Student Contribution Rate** | Fee rate - Domestic Students | Fee rate - International students |
| $733 | $587 | $2299 | $2449 |
* Rate for all CSP students, except for those who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
** Rate for CSP students who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.
