James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2024

ED1441 - Technologies for Primary School

Townsville Mixed attendance available only to RATEP students. JCU Online offering is available only to Online B Ed Primary students enrolled in the carousel offering.

Subject Description

This subject provides Primary pre-service teachers with an introduction to Design & Technologies and Digital Technologies, two subjects of the Australian Curriculum: Technologies learning area, and the Digital Literacy General Capability. Pre-service teachers will develop and demonstrate a foundational understanding of the content and processes of Technologies education, including 'thinking in Technologies' (design, systems and computational thinking), coding and robotics. Pre-service teachers will investigate and develop strategies for the safe and ethical use of technology in learning and teaching. They will examine online and digital learning theory and pedagogies through introductory planning experiences that provide primary students with authentic opportunities to create learning solutions.

Learning Outcomes

• 2. employ a range of teaching strategies and resources for using ICT that expand curriculum learning opportunities and provide authentic opportunities to create solutions, consider sustainable patterns of living and contribute to preferred futures
• 3. apply the Core Concepts Australian Curriculum: Technologies to support primary children's use of their imagination and creativity when using technologies
• 1. apply knowledge of the concepts, substance and structure of the content of Australian Curriculum: Technologies (F-6) for primary children
• 4. identify how the Digital Literacy General Capability can be applied to support the safe, responsible and ethical use of ICT in learning and teaching

Subject Assessment

• Written > Critical appraisal/review - (50%) - Individual
• Written > Poster - (10%) - Individual
• Written > Reflection/reflective task 1 - (40%) - Individual

Note that minor variations might occur due to the continuous subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.

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