Technology 7-10
RESOURCE MATERIALS to support each syllabus including:
- Programming tools and templates
- Course plans and units of work
- Assessment and reporting
- Teaching ideas
... can be found in each subject folder shown in the navigation menu to the left.
Board of Studies syllabus amendments—Anaphylaxis
The Board of Studies NSW have amended the Technology (Mandatory) Years 7-8 syllabus and the Food Technology Years 7-10 syllabus to include a note to teachers about practical experiences:
Teachers should be aware that students may have food allergies that can result in anaphylaxis, a severe and sometimes sudden allergic reaction which is potentially life-threatening and always requires an emergency response. This is an important consideration in selecting foods to be handled and consumed.
In the Food Technology Years 7-10 syllabus an additional Students learn to point has also been added in the Core: Nutrition and consumption section:
· identify dietary strategies that would be adopted by individuals with food allergies
In Food Technology Life Skills Outcome LS3.2 has been amended to include reference to food intolerances/allergies and allergic reactions.
Please be aware of these amendments and ensure they are implemented in teaching and learning.
ANAPHYLAXIS PROCEDURES FOR SCHOOLS
It is essential that all teachers are aware of and follow the correct procedures. The Procedures have particular relevance to teachers in the Technology Learning Area, especially those subjects with a focus on food preparation and/or sharing.
The Anaphylaxis Procedures for Schools are currently under review. Information about changes/updates will be made available as soon as released.
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TECHtalk...TERM 3, 2014
...is our secondary curriculum e-Newsletter for TAS/Technology subjects 7-12.
It contains important updates and information as well as highlighting new resources and educational opportunities.
Term 3 TECHtalk is now published on ISSUU.
Look at previous editions.
SOMETIMES SOLVING LIFE'S PROBLEMS IS BETTER BY DESIGN
an article by Nicholas Gruen.
An interesting point of view on how design thinking is important in everyday life.
As Steve Jobs insisted: "Good design isn't about how something looks, but rather how it works."
AUSTRALIAN CURRICULUM Update...
The Australian Curriculum: Technologies Foundation to Year 10 has now been released by ACARA. It has been published "Awaiting final endorsement".
It is not to be implemented by NSW TAS/Technology teachers. In NSW we must continue using existing syllabuses until the Board of Studies, Teaching and Educational Standards (BOSTES) incorporates the Australian Curriculum: Technologies into new/revised syllabuses for Technology subjects, as indicated in a recent Memorandum to Principals.
Watch this space for updates on the progress of the Australian Curriculum: Technologies.
For matters related to Technology 7-12 subjects please email: Sandra.McKee4@det.nsw.edu.au
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