Credit points: 8.3
Prerequisite: Year 2 Studies.
Contact: Twelve 3—hour lecture/workshops. Some sessions will involve field experience. (First or second semester.) Objectives: On completion of this subject students should be able to:
• demonstrate various approaches to teaching and learning;
A negotiate learning tasks and accept responsibility for student learning;
• reflect on learning activities; and
• demonstrate the skills of research or investigation withan action orientation.
Content: A teaching/learning experience in a different setting or context from that familiar to the student is negotiated as a learning contract.
Assessment: The fulfilment of a learning contract;
presentation of a report equivalent to 3000 words (100 per cent).
The Diploma of Teaching (Technology) is a three year course designed to prepare non graduates with industrial qualifications and experience to teach technology studies in post primary schools.
This course is being phased out over the next few years. The last intake into the course was in 1995. All currently enrolled students will be able to complete the requirements of the course if normal academic progress is maintained.
Course coordinator: Geoff Rodgers, Room G255, Department of Vocational Education and Training, Hawthorn Campus, telephone (03) 9810 3232.
PERIOD OF CANDIDATURE
Normally you will study for at least three academic years as a full—time student only.
CREDIT
The total number of points which may be credited for previous studies and experience must not exceed 200 points.
Course structure
To satisfy the requirements for the Diploma of Teaching (Technology) award you must:
• gain a cumulative score of at least 300 points; and
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complete the compulsory subjects or approved equivalent studies.The course is based on the internship model of teacher training and teaching experience is the central focus.
The course has two major components. The first component is a two year core program.
Program studies are designed to complement the development of competence and experience in the teaching context. You attend program studies at the school two days each week and undertake supervised teaching experience in a post primary school for two days each week.
The fourth and final semester of the core program is an Integrated Studies Program in which you undertake projects designed to integrate, extend and apply knowledge and skills acquired during the previous three semesters.
The second component of the course is the complementary studies which constitute the third year and consist of two parts.
The first part comprises Advanced Specialist Studies in which you pursue studies designed to increase the depth of knowledge and skills in your base specialist field. You may apply for credits for such studies completed prior to enrolment. The second part consists of the Technology Education Program in which you pursue studies designed to extend and broaden your understanding and skills in various aspects of technology education. You undertake third year studies on a part—time basis with classes conducted late afternoon, weekends and during school vacations.
Course Objectives
On completion of this course diplomates should be able to:
• develop a teaching competence especially related to problem based learning and the integration of theory and practice in technology education;
• understand basic curriculum and skills;
participate effectively in school decision making;
apply practical skills relevant to a variety of technical areas;
• understand a variety of technologies, including their personal, social and environmental effects;
• discuss their informed and defensible views on technology, education and society and their relationships;
• demonstrate an awareness of the implications of social justice policies, including anti-discrimination legislation, for their teaching; and
• demonstrate personal qualities and skills relevant to a career in teaching.
COURSE Compulsory
OUTLINE
Points First year
subjects:
771-126 Teaching, Learning and Curriculum lA 11.1
771-127 Technology Studies lA 5.6
771-128 Educational Psychology 1 5.6 771-129 Language Communication lA 11.2 771-131 Teaching, Learning and Curriculum 1B 11.1
771-132 Technology Studies 1B 5.6
771-133 Education, Technology and Society 1 8.3 771-134 Language and Communication 1B 8.3
771-156 Teaching Experience 33.2
100.0
Second year Compulsory subjects:
771-136 Teaching, Learning and Curriculum 2 11.1
771-137 Technology Studies 2 5.6
771-138 Educational Psychology 2 5.6 771-139 Language and Communication 2 5.6 771-140 Education, Technology and Society 2 5.6 771-142 Integrated Studies Program 33.3
774-149 Teaching Experience 33.2
100.0 Third year
Compulsory subjects:
771-144 Advanced Specialist Studies Program 10.0 771-145 Advanced Specialist Studies Program 10.0 771-146 Advanced Specialist Studies Program 10.0 771-147 Advanced Specialist Studies Program 10.0 771-148 Advanced Specialist Studies Program 10.0 771-149 Technology Education Program 50.0 100.0
SUBJECT DESCRIPTIONS
A limited number of First year subjects are available again in 1996. Please refer to the 1995 Handbook for subject details.
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Credit points: 11.1
Prerequisites: Teaching, Learning and Curriculum IB.
Contact: Twelve 4—hour lectures. (First semester.) Objectives: On completion of this subject students should be able to:
• participate in curriculum development for enquiry based learning, both for technology studies and the school generally;
♦ understand basic curriculum evaluation processes; and
• understand developments in teaching and learning.
Content: Alternative teaching strategies; inquiry based learning in technology education; curriculum development and evaluation orientations; models of curriculum; school curriculum, governance and responsibilities; sequencing learning activities; negotiated curriculum; computers in technology education.
Assessment: A class presentation and 1000—word written
report (30 per cent); class exercises (20 per cent); assignments of approximately 2000 words (50 per cent).
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Credit points: 5.6
Prerequisites: Technology Studies 1A and 1B.
Contact: Twelve 2—hour lectures. (First semester.) Objectives: On completion of this subject students should be able to:
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design and construct simple machines to perform designated functions.Content: Definition and analysis of principles and elements in a variety of machines and devices; Pythagorean principles, trigonometry, measuration, graphs, costing techniques as applied to technology projects; scientific method, chemical and physical properties of materials, forces and motion, electricity and magnetism. Students will be required to invent machines to perform specified functions.
Assessment: A class presentation and 500—word written report (30 per cent); class exercises (20 per cent) assignments of approximately 1000 words (50 per cent).
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Credit points: 5.6
Prerequisites: Educational Psychology 1.
Contact: Twelve 2—hour lectures. (First semester.) Objectives: On completion of this subject students should be able to:
• demonstrate an understanding of a range of personalskills;
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demonstrate an understanding of adolescence and factors affecting development;A
demonstrate an understanding of group dynamics;• demonstrate an understanding of major perspectives on learning; and
• demonstrate an understanding of helping people with disabilities.
Content: Counselling and conflict management in the classroom; stress management; personality and behaviour;
adolescent and youth studies; understanding personality and behaviour; individual development; learning; psychology of learning; learning difficulties in the classroom; psychology of individual learning; study skills; memory training; problem solving and creativity thinking style.
Assessment: A class presentation and 500—word written report (30 per cent); class exercises (20 per cent) assignments of approximately 1000 words (50 per cent).