EDCURRIC 107 : Technology Education Primary

Education and Social Work

2020 Semester Two (1205) (15 POINTS)

Course Prescription

Develops knowledge, skills and attitudes associated with planning, teaching and assessing for children's learning in Technology Education. Addresses questions such as: What do teachers need to know about the nature and purpose of Technology Education? How do teachers design quality learning experiences for a diverse range of learners? How is learning monitored and assessed?

Course Overview

The course is broadly structured into two parts - the first half has a focus on developing a theoretical understanding of technology (the learning area), as well as participating in practical experiences and completing the construction of an outcome (s). The second half moves into a focus of developing an understanding of how to plan for, teach and assess learning experiences associated with technology education.

Course Requirements

Restriction: EDCURR 106, 209, EDCURRM 107

Capabilities Developed in this Course

Capability 1: Disciplinary Knowledge and Practice
Capability 2: Critical Thinking
Capability 4: Communication and Engagement

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students will be able to:
  1. Explain the nature and purpose of technology as reflected in the learning area of Technology in the NZ Curriculum. (Capability 1.1)
  2. Evaluate a range of approaches to implementing technological literacy and practice in educational settings. (Capability 2.2 and 4.1)
  3. Demonstrate knowledge and ability to effectively plan, teach and assess technology education. (Capability 1.2, 2.2 and 4.2)

Assessments

Assessment Type Percentage Classification
Assignment 50% Individual Coursework
Final Exam 50% Individual Examination
Assessment Type Learning Outcome Addressed
1 2 3
Assignment
Final Exam

Learning Resources

All readings for this course are accessed through the Technology Online website via the following link.
http://technology.tki.org.nz
Any readings required from this website will be posted weekly on CANVAS with a direct link to the section being focussed on.
If additional reading or viewing material is suggested at any time during the course - for example newspaper articles, academic readings or links to news items these will be also be posted via CANVAS or through announcements.

Workload Expectations

This course is a standard 15 point course and students are expected to spend 10 hours per week involved in each 15 point course that they are enrolled in.

For this course, you can expect 18 hours of lectures, and 18 hours tutorial / workshops on campus. In this semester the course is offered at both Epsom and Tai Tokerau.

You can also reasonably expect to commit approximately 100-120 hours to independent learning. This may include viewing video links provided, reading, note-taking, face-to-face and/or online discussion, writing, engaging in collaborative group work, problem solving, undertaking practical tasks, reflecting on learning, accessing learning and study resources, an assignment, and exam preparation and completion. 

Digital Resources

Course materials are made available in a learning and collaboration tool called Canvas which also includes reading lists and lecture recordings (where available).

Please remember that the recording of any class on a personal device requires the permission of the instructor.

Academic Integrity

The University of Auckland will not tolerate cheating, or assisting others to cheat, and views cheating in coursework as a serious academic offence. The work that a student submits for grading must be the student's own work, reflecting their learning. Where work from other sources is used, it must be properly acknowledged and referenced. This requirement also applies to sources on the internet. A student's assessed work may be reviewed against online source material using computerised detection mechanisms.

Inclusive Learning

All students are asked to discuss any impairment related requirements privately, face to face and/or in written form with the course coordinator, lecturer or tutor.

Student Disability Services also provides support for students with a wide range of impairments, both visible and invisible, to succeed and excel at the University. For more information and contact details, please visit the Student Disability Services’ website at http://disability.auckland.ac.nz

Special Circumstances

If your ability to complete assessed coursework is affected by illness or other personal circumstances outside of your control, contact a member of teaching staff as soon as possible before the assessment is due.

If your personal circumstances significantly affect your performance, or preparation, for an exam or eligible written test, refer to the University’s aegrotat or compassionate consideration page: https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/academic-information/exams-and-final-results/during-exams/aegrotat-and-compassionate-consideration.html.

This should be done as soon as possible and no later than seven days after the affected test or exam date.

Student Feedback

At the end of every semester students will be invited to give feedback on the course and teaching through a tool called SET or Qualtrics. The lecturers and course co-ordinators will consider all feedback and respond with summaries and actions.

Your feedback helps teachers to improve the course and its delivery for future students.

Class Representatives in each class can take feedback to the department and faculty staff-student consultative committees.

Student Charter and Responsibilities

The Student Charter assumes and acknowledges that students are active participants in the learning process and that they have responsibilities to the institution and the international community of scholars. The University expects that students will act at all times in a way that demonstrates respect for the rights of other students and staff so that the learning environment is both safe and productive. For further information visit Student Charter (https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/forms-policies-and-guidelines/student-policies-and-guidelines/student-charter.html).

Disclaimer

Elements of this outline may be subject to change. The latest information about the course will be available for enrolled students in Canvas.

In this course you may be asked to submit your coursework assessments digitally. The University reserves the right to conduct scheduled tests and examinations for this course online or through the use of computers or other electronic devices. Where tests or examinations are conducted online remote invigilation arrangements may be used. The final decision on the completion mode for a test or examination, and remote invigilation arrangements where applicable, will be advised to students at least 10 days prior to the scheduled date of the assessment, or in the case of an examination when the examination timetable is published.

Published on 13/12/2019 06:55 p.m.