EDUC3516
20 units
3000 level
Course handbook
Description
In this course, students will investigate contemporary issues relating to the structural, technical, environmental, sociological and safety aspects of the timber products and the furniture industry. They will be introduced to the elements and principles of the design, management and manufacturing of timber products by planning and drawing a major piece of design work that they will construct in timber materials. They will also explore the principles and practices of teaching and learning in Industrial Technology and the role effective pedagogy has on student learning and success in the school setting.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Callaghan
- Semester 2 - 2024
Replacing course(s)
This course replaces the following course(s): EDUC3506. Students who have successfully completed EDUC3506 are not eligible to enrol in EDUC3516.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Design and manufacture complex timber projects using contemporary technologies and processes, tools and machinery.
2. Apply Workplace, Heath and Safety regulations to a range of school-based, consumer, commercial and industrial contexts.
3. Evaluate the impact of the timber products and furniture 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 the timber products and furniture industry.
- The properties and uses of natural and manufactured resources in a range of consumer, commercial and industrial contexts.
- The impact and influence of the timber products and furniture industry on the economy, society and the environment.
- Safety regulations; designing, drawing and computer applications; and project management in the timber products and furniture industry.
- Contemporary teaching strategies for developing student understanding and ability in Industrial Technology in schools.
Requisite
Program Enrolment Rule:
Available to students in the following program(s):
Bachelor of Education (Secondary) [40107]
Bachelor of Education (Secondary)(Honours) [40108]
Bachelor of Education (Secondary Studies) [40226]
Enrolment in this course is dependent on meeting the Teacher Education Admission Milestone which requires meeting at least one of the following criteria:
- Three HSC Band 5s (including one in English), or
- Successful completion of 80 units of courses at the University of Newcastle, or
- Regulatory authority approved comparable pathways, or
- Commencement in the program prior to 2016.
Assessment items
Written Assignment: Written Task
Project: Stage 4 Project
Project: Stage 5 Project
Project: Stage 6 Project
Contact hours
Semester 2 - 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)
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
Course outline not yet available.
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.