Technology Curation: Focus: Bridge Construction
Identify and justify
This curation draws on the Queensland Study Authority (2003) Technology Years 1 to 10 Syllabus document as well as the Board of Studies (2003)Technology (Mandatory) Years 7 – 8 Syllabus document and the(2013) draft of Australian Curriculum technologies.
It is the aim of this curation to assist learners to become life long learners of technology by way of providing learners with deep understandings about technology using Bridge Construction as the catalyst for their learning while deepening their knowledge and understanding of the underlying priniples of the technology curriculum. For example: Draft design and Technologies Foundation to Year 10 Scope and sequence (2013) 4.4 States that:
Years 3-4 Students investigate how forces and the properties of material affect the behaviour and performance of a product or system and how systems can be exhanced throurough appropriate manipultion and design.
LINKS
Draft of Australian Curriculum technologies
http://consultation.australiancurriculum.edu.au/Static/docs/Technologies/Draft%20Australian%20Curriculum%20Technologies%20-%20February%202013.pdf
Board of Studies (2003)Technology (Mandatory) Years 7 – 8 Syllabus
http://www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/syllabus_sc/pdf_doc/technology_md_78_syl.pdf
Queensland Study Authority (2003) Technology Years 1 to 10 Syllabus
http://www.qsa.qld.edu.au/downloads/p_10/kla_tech_syll.pdf
This curation draws on the Queensland Study Authority (2003) Technology Years 1 to 10 Syllabus document as well as the Board of Studies (2003)Technology (Mandatory) Years 7 – 8 Syllabus document and the(2013) draft of Australian Curriculum technologies.
It is the aim of this curation to assist learners to become life long learners of technology by way of providing learners with deep understandings about technology using Bridge Construction as the catalyst for their learning while deepening their knowledge and understanding of the underlying priniples of the technology curriculum. For example: Draft design and Technologies Foundation to Year 10 Scope and sequence (2013) 4.4 States that:
Years 3-4 Students investigate how forces and the properties of material affect the behaviour and performance of a product or system and how systems can be exhanced throurough appropriate manipultion and design.
LINKS
Draft of Australian Curriculum technologies
http://consultation.australiancurriculum.edu.au/Static/docs/Technologies/Draft%20Australian%20Curriculum%20Technologies%20-%20February%202013.pdf
Board of Studies (2003)Technology (Mandatory) Years 7 – 8 Syllabus
http://www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/syllabus_sc/pdf_doc/technology_md_78_syl.pdf
Queensland Study Authority (2003) Technology Years 1 to 10 Syllabus
http://www.qsa.qld.edu.au/downloads/p_10/kla_tech_syll.pdf
Australian Curriculum
ACARA is responsible for the development of the Australian Curriculum. Development of the curriculum is guided by the Melbourne Declaration on
Educational Goals for Young Australians and the Shape of the Australian Curriculum. To find out more about the Australian Curriculum follow the link below.
http://www.acara.edu.au/curriculum/curriculum_design_and_development.html
The Australian Curriculum Technologies is currently in draft form and is proposed to be implimented from February, 2014.
Educational Goals for Young Australians and the Shape of the Australian Curriculum. To find out more about the Australian Curriculum follow the link below.
http://www.acara.edu.au/curriculum/curriculum_design_and_development.html
The Australian Curriculum Technologies is currently in draft form and is proposed to be implimented from February, 2014.
Technological literacy and cross-curricular considerations
A technologically literate person has knowledge of technology and is capable of using it effectively to accomplish various tasks. He or she can think critically
about technological issues and acts accordingly (2013). For further information about technological literacy follow the link to the National Academy of Engineering website at http://www.nae.edu/Activities/Projects20676/24562.aspx
about technological issues and acts accordingly (2013). For further information about technological literacy follow the link to the National Academy of Engineering website at http://www.nae.edu/Activities/Projects20676/24562.aspx
Student learning opportunities
We all have different learning styles and needs. The resources page and fun stuff pages offers a range of resources to suit many learning styles. Enjoy reading the books, viewing You tube clips and participating in projects and games on the fun stuff pages. All gathered to enhance your knowledge about technology.
Acknowledgments
Selwyn Kerans, Peter Albion, Dr Romina J. Proctor : Lecturers University of Southern Queensland: Australia