Technology Teaching 1 (ED0939)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 8 ? Acronym : EDU-1-TT

The course takes as its starting point an investigation into the goals of the 5 - 14 technology programme in schools and will analyse how technological capability can be developed in pupils. There is an exploration of a range of technological activities and their learning outcomes, and practical exercises involved in their design.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : All students undertaking this course must have completed the Induction for Health and Safety which is delivered during fresher's week over two days. This covers a range of activities and practices to ensure student safety and that of others. No exceptions can be made. This is a core programme course for Design and Technology Education.

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Education, (The Moray House School of Education, Schedule C)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 1st year

? Delivery Period : Semester 2 (Blocks 3-4)

? Contact Teaching Time : 4 hour(s) per week for 11 weeks

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Tuesday	10:00	12:00	Central
Laboratory	Tuesday	13:30	15:30	Central

? Additional Class Information : First class: Tuesday 7th January at 10.00 am in room 1T1 (St. Mary's Land)

10am - 12noon Theory
1pm - 4pm Practical

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course the student will be able to:

i. Describe the attainment targets prescribed for the 5-14 technology programme.

ii. Analyse technological experiences and explain their learning outcomes.

iii. Design interesting and challenging technological activities.
iv. Successfully undertake placement 1