Details for CRS229 Curriculum Studies – Computing Technology

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 and NESA Curriculum for Computing Technology Years 7-10 (2022) 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 relevant Year 7-10 requirements. 

Quick Stats

• Currently offered by Alphacrucis: Yes
• Course code: CRS229
• Credit points: 10

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Prerequisite

• At least one major/minor subject in Computing, 
• EDU103 Foundations of Christian Education, and  
• EDU116 Introduction to Learning Theory 

Unit Content

Outcomes

1. Describe contemporary pedagogical approaches and explain their use in Computing Technology classrooms
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the contemporary principles of inquiry-based learning together with the key content, concepts, processes and skills in the current NESA Computing Technology syllabus or ACARA/state equivalent.
3. Develop student-centred unit of work that includes ICT content; skills; language, literacy and numeracy demand of the content; 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.
4. Identify the social impact and discuss legal, ethical and industrial issues relating to the use of current and emerging technologies in secondary school teaching;
5. Apply appropriate collaborative strategies andproject management techniques in the development and implementation of ICT solutions.

Subject Content

1. The Australian Curriculum – Technologies and NESA Years 7-10 Technology Syllabuses 
2. Values and human issues
   • Community Participation
   • Teacher professional associations
3. Teaching Stage 4 and 5  Computing Technology 
   • Teacher Decision Making 
   • Teaching General Capabilities  
   • Teaching for the range of abilities
   • Teaching for Diverse Settings 
4. Teacher program development 
   • Teacher decision making 
5. Models Supporting Assessment
   • Developing the assessment schedule
6. Life Skills

This course may be offered in the following formats

• Face to face (intensive)
• E-learning (online)

Please check the timetable to see when this subject will next be offered at Alphacrucis University College.

Assessment Methods

1. Critical Reflection: Forum Posts (25%)
2. Unit of Work (35%)
3. Analysing, Evaluating and Assessing a Unit of Work (40%)

Prescribed Text

No prescribed texts applicable.