Methods and practice of teaching technology studies
Full-year subject * Clayton
Students in this subject must be (a) graduates in technology, engineering, architecture, computing or applied science, or (b) graduates in another discipline with two years of technology studies, including at least a quarter of second year in technology studies. This method subject prepares students to teach technology studies at the VCE and other levels of secondary education. A course of technical skills development is part of this course.
Assessment
Assignments * Regular attendance and participation in class sessions * Satisfactory performance in practical teaching
Prescribed texts
Ministry of Education Victoria The technology studies framework Min. Educ. Vic., 1988
VBOS VCE study designs and support materials:
VCE Materials and technology VBOS, 1993
VCE Systems and technology VBOS, 1993
VCE Technical design and development VBOS, 1993
Technology - National curriculum statement and profiles Curriculum Corporation, 1994
Breckon A and Prest D Craft design and technology Thames Hutchinson, 1987
Dunn S Craft design and technology Bell and Human, 1986
Layton D Technology's challenge to science Open UP, 1993
McGinn R E Science, technology and society Prentice-Hall, 1991
Todd R D and others Understanding and using technology Davis, 1985