Rebecca Smye-Rumsby
Design . Technology . Project Teacher
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Know about the learners and how they learn
a) Have knowledge of a range of relevant theories and research about pedagogy, human development and learning
An extract from the Teaching for Learning essay regarding adolescence and things that need to be considered when work with adolescent learners.
b) Have knowledge of a range of relevant theories, principles and purposes of assessment and evaluation
The Assessment Plan designed for the Unit plan in 2d.
This also includes a discussion on the principles and purposes of assessment which is supported by a range of relevant theories.
Please also see 7b for a summary of the
New Zealand qualifications systems.
c) Know how the develop metacognitive strategies of diverse learners
Neli Tafa Art Associate Teacher, Practicum 3
Freya Vokes HMT Associate Teacher, Practicum 4
Lesson plans implimenting learning through enquiry:
An opportunity for a DVC class to increase spatial awareness and plan effective living spaces using observation and experience.
By marking out their specified space on the playground using chalk, students were able to visualise their building floor area and 'roleplay' everyday activities to see how effective their design layouts would be.
A lesson in a series of lessons looking at the development of a sculpture in terms of aesthetics and function. Students were required to make models using a slotting system and thick card. They had to consider strength and stability while keeping the idea relevant to the brief.
Throughout this process they were encouraged to critique eachtothers work and suggest ideas for further development.
An opportunity for a junior technology class to explore the properties of a range of materials.
Through processes such as burning, scratching and soaking, the students were encouraged to observe any changes within the material's appearance, texture and qualities. They were then encouraged to think about how these processes may affect its use in every day products:
Ex. MDF becomes soft when it is in water, therefore it wouldn't be a good material to use for outdoor products..
d) Know how to select curriculum content appropriate to the learners and the learning context
The Unit Plan designed with the New Zealand Curriculum in mind.
A project looking at level 5 within Graphics (Technology)
Please also refer to 4a for lesson plans with relevant curriculum strands included.