Course overview
This course will introduce and develop an understanding of the Australian Curriculum content, goals, purposes, and methods of teaching Design and Technologies, in various contexts. It explores the theoretical practice and pedagogical approaches to teaching Design and Technologies, including knowledge of workshop spaces. It explores how to apply this knowledge to respond to design opportunities and challenges through student-centred authentic learning experiences. It ensures preparation for working within a body of knowledge as a teacher of Design and Technology.
Course learning outcomes
- Apply knowledge and understanding of the Australian Curriculum to design learning sequences specific to design and technologies curriculum in various contexts
- Demonstrate and justify a range of pedagogical approaches appropriate to design and technologies
- Select and use resources appropriate to design and technologies
- Plan, enact and reflect on a learning experience
- Apply the design-thinking process to develop critical and creative thinking, when solving complex problems
Degree list
The following degrees include this course