EDUC3517
20 units
3000 level
Course handbook
Description
This course investigates the role and value of the metal manufacturing industry in contemporary society and within the teaching of Industrial Technology in schools. The course will cover important concepts in metal design and manufacturing, with a particular focus on ‘real world’ application of a broad range of technical, managerial, coordination and planning skills. This course provides students with the opportunity to plan and produce a variety of Stage specific practical projects that they will construct in metal materials. Students will also explore pedagogical practices for teaching Industrial Technology in schools, and appraise and develop resources suitable for teaching Industrial Technology - Metal in schools.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Callaghan
- Semester 1 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Design and manufacture complex metal projects using contemporary technologies and processes, tools and machinery.
2. Apply Workplace, Health and Safety regulations to a range of school-based, consumer, commercial and industrial contexts.
3. Evaluate the impact of the metal manufacturing industry on the economy, society and the environment.
4. Apply an understanding of the Industrial Technology curriculum to teaching Industrial Technology in schools.
Content
- Contemporary processes, emerging technologies, tools and machinery used in design and production in the metal manufacturing industry.
- Mechanical and physical properties of ferrous and non-ferrous materials in various structural and non-structural forms.
- The impact and influence of the metal manufacturing industry on the economy, society and the environment.
- Safety regulations; designing, drawing and computer applications; and project management in the metal manufacturing industry.
- Contemporary teaching strategies for developing student understanding and ability in Industrial Technology in schools.
Requisites
For students who commenced in the program in 2016 onwards, enrolment in this course is dependent on successful completion of the teacher education admission milestone:
- Three HSC band 5s (including one in English) or
- 80 units of UON courses or
- Regulatory authority approved comparable pathways.
Student must be active in one of the Programs:
Bachelor of Education (Secondary) [40107]
Bachelor of Education (Secondary)(Honours) [40108]
Bachelor of Education (Secondary Studies) [40226]
Teacher Education Milestone
Assessment items
Written Assignment: Industry Study
Compulsory Requirement: Submit assessment item - Must submit this assessment to pass the course.
Project: Stage 4 Project
Compulsory Requirement: Submit assessment item - Must submit this assessment to pass the course.
Project: Stage 5 Project
Compulsory Requirement: Submit assessment item - Must submit this assessment to pass the course.
Project: Stage 6 Project
Compulsory Requirement: Submit assessment item - Must submit this assessment to pass the course.
Contact hours
Semester 1 - 2024 - Callaghan
Lecture-1
- Online 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 10 week(s) starting in week 1
Tutorial-1
- Online 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 10 week(s) starting in week 1
Workshop-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
- Compulsory Requirement: Students must meet the compulsory attendance requirement.
Workshop-2
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
- Compulsory Requirement: Students must meet the compulsory attendance requirement.
Course outline
- EDUC3517 - Semester 1, 2024 (All) (PDF, 369.5 KB)
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