Details for Curriculum Studies – Information and Software Technology
Teacher Education Students will explore the use of ICT to implement responsible and ethical solutions to problems in a society characterized by rapid technological change, global communication and increasingly competitive knowledge-driven economies. This course provides an introduction to curriculum, pedagogy and assessment for teaching the ACARA curriculum Design and Technologies Stage 4 and 5 and the NESA Technology (Mandatory) Years 7–8 Syllabus and Information and Software Technology Years 7-10 Syllabus. It provides students with an opportunity to understand the various discourses that inform teachers' knowledge and pedagogical practice as well as critically engaging with models of pedagogy. In this subject students will also explore ways in which the development of ICT skills can be embedded across the curriculum to meet particular Years 7-10 requirements.
Quick Info
- Currently offered by Alphacrucis: Yes
- Course code: CRS228
- Credit points: 10
- Subject coordinator: Jim Twelves
Prerequisites
The following courses are prerequisites:
Awards offering Curriculum Studies – Information and Software Technology
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Unit Content
Curriculum Objective
Teacher Education Students will explore the use of ICT to implement responsible and ethical solutions to problems in a society characterized by rapid technological change, global communication and increasingly competitive knowledge-driven economies. This course provides an introduction to curriculum, pedagogy and assessment for teaching the ACARA curriculum Design and Technologies Stage 4 and 5 and the NESA Technology (Mandatory) Years 7–8 Syllabus and Information and Software Technology Years 7-10 Syllabus. It provides students with an opportunity to understand the various discourses that inform teachers' knowledge and pedagogical practice as well as critically engaging with models of pedagogy. In this subject students will also explore ways in which the development of ICT skills can be embedded across the curriculum to meet particular Years 7-10 requirements.
Outcomes
- Review current literature on pedagogy, including reference to cultural diversity, specify the implications of the Quality Teaching Framework and Great Teaching Inspired Learning for ICT;
- Demonstrate a detailed understanding of the research informing contemporary principles of inquiry-based learning together with the key content, concepts, processes and skills in ACARA Design and Technologies curriculum Years 7-10 and the NESA Technology (Mandatory) and Information and Software Technology syllabuses;
- Develop student-centred innovative and well-designed unit of work that includes ICT content; skills; language, literacy and numeracy demands of the content; the general capabilities and cross curriculum priorities; and identify, apply and assess age appropriate differentiated strategies for the full range of student abilities (supporting well-being and safety) and diverse backgrounds in Christian and alternate school contexts.
- Explore the worldview shaping impacts of technology (especially digital) and discuss legal, ethical and industrial issues relating to the use of current and emerging technologies in secondary school teaching;
- Apply collaborative strategies and best practice project management techniques in the development and implementation of ICT solutions.
This course may be offered in the following formats
- Face to Face (onsite)
- E-learning (online)
- Intensive
- Extensive
Assessment Methods
- Unit of Work: Part A Rationale (15%)
- Unit of Work: Parts B & C (35%)
- Major Project - ICT Challenge (50%)
