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Prepares students to take on the challenges of teaching a range of Design and Technology subjects across Years 7 to 12. Provides a strong theoretical foundation for the study and practice of design and technology across a variety of media and technologies. The focus of the study will be on the design process, including the practical manipulation of materials and systems designs within the context of contemporary technologies.Learning OutcomesDemonstrate broad and coherent knowledge of design and the Australian Curriculum and teaching strategies for design and technology education.Review, analyse and synthesise knowledge of teaching strategies to plan for the content of design and technology teaching.Exercise critical thinking and judgement to plan and implement learning programs for a range of students with diverse abilities and needs, and assess the outcomes, using design and technology based teaching strategies.Communicate knowledge and ideas clearly in both written and oral formats.Demonstrate leadership, exercise professional judgement and collaborate to plan, problem solve and make decisions in design and technology.Adapt knowledge and skills in diverse contexts to create positive learning environments in design and technology.Critically reflect using accredited standards, mentor feedback and the ECA Code of Ethics to demonstrate responsibility and accountability and plan for continued collaborative and autonomous professional learning and development.

School of Education

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