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EDBED3146 - Curriculum Studies 2: Technologies, Design and Systems
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<p>This unit introduces the framework and unique teaching, learning, and assessment requirements of the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) with a curriculum method focused on Product Design and Technology, and Systems Engineering. Transitioning from year 10 into the VCE Technologies electives, the advanced elements of the curriculum, teaching resources, and planning assessment to prepare students for their VCE exams and assessments are examined. Student wellbeing, project management, and the unique pedagogical methods for Product Design and Technology, and Systems Engineering with respect to the scope and sequence of respective Study Designs are explored as part of this course.</p>
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<p>Topics may include:<br>
• Introduction of the Victorian Certificate of Education (The VCE) and the framework of the Technologies study areas<br>
• Structure, scope and sequence, and moderated assessments of the VCE Product Design and Technology Study Guide<br>
• Structure, scope and sequence, and moderated assessments of the VCE Systems Engineering Study Guide<br>
• Project Based Learning and relevant research that underpins the approach<br>
• Problem Based Learning and relevant research that underpins the approach<br>
• Safety and student wellbeing through effective student Project Management Pedagogies appropriate for the Design and Technology Study area. <br>
• VCE Technologies Study Guides</p>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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Unit description
<p>This unit introduces the framework and unique teaching, learning, and assessment requirements of the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) with a curriculum method focused on Product Design and Technology, and Systems Engineering. Transitioning from year 10 into the VCE Technologies electives, the advanced elements of the curriculum, teaching resources, and planning assessment to prepare students for their VCE exams and assessments are examined. Student wellbeing, project management, and the unique pedagogical methods for Product Design and Technology, and Systems Engineering with respect to the scope and sequence of respective Study Designs are explored as part of this course.</p>
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<p>Topics may include:<br> • Introduction of the Victorian Certificate of Education (The VCE) and the framework of the Technologies study areas<br> • Structure, scope and sequence, and moderated assessments of the VCE Product Design and Technology Study Guide<br> • Structure, scope and sequence, and moderated assessments of the VCE Systems Engineering Study Guide<br> • Project Based Learning and relevant research that underpins the approach<br> • Problem Based Learning and relevant research that underpins the approach<br> • Safety and student wellbeing through effective student Project Management Pedagogies appropriate for the Design and Technology Study area. <br> • VCE Technologies Study Guides</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Education, Arts & Community
Discipline:
Education
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
070301 - Curriculum Studies
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>On-line Learning</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/edbed3146">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
<p>must not have completed "EDDDE3146"</p>
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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<p>Examine and interpret the Victorian Certificate of Education (The VCE), the framework of the VCE Technologies Study Guides and their features relative to other VCE curriculum areas</p>
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<p>Identify strategies that improve learner success for the VCE in the Product Design and Technology curriculum</p>
K3
<p>Identify strategies that improve learner success for the VCE in the Systems Engineering curriculum</p>
K4
<p>Identify, interpret, and evaluate relevant teaching resources for effective pedagogy for the years 11 and 12 Technologies Curriculum</p>
K5
<p>Examine relevant research to guide teaching and learning assessments for the VCE Product Design and Technology and Systems Engineering Study Guide scope and sequence</p>
S1
<p>Plan and implement programs, and units of work to deliver innovative and engaging lessons for the VCE Product Design and Technology, and Systems Engineering Study Guides</p>
S2
<p>Explore effective and safe project management and problem-based learning appropriate for the VCE Technologies Study Guides</p>
A1
<p>Design learning for inclusive and culturally informed education appropriate for the VCE Technologies Study Guides</p>
A2
<p>Develop and apply innovative pedagogies and online resources such as FUSE for in-school, remote, and blended or flexible learning delivery</p>
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<p>Critical essay comparing and contrasting Project-Based Learning and Problem-Based Learning</p>
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<p>30%-50%</p>
K1, K2, K3, K5
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<p>Drawing upon contemporary research and ideas, develop a unit of learning for the VCE Product Design and Technology or Systems Engineering courses to year 11 and 12 students</p>
<p>Curriculum project</p>
<p>30%-50%</p>
K4, K5, S1, S2, A1, A2
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<p>Critically analyse a project-based and or problem-based learning assessment</p>
<p>VCE Assessment Analysis</p>
<p>20%-30%</p>
K4, S2, A1
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplementary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
FedTASK
<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Education, Arts & Community
Discipline:
Education
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
070301 - Curriculum Studies
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>On-line Learning</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/edbed3146">View unit fees</a>
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