Programming tools and templates
The process for programming is based on the assumptions that for the implementation of the Technology (Mandatory) syllabus to be successful in a school:
- the team of technology teachers involved in the course need to have a shared understanding and an agreed approach to the course
- the course plan and units of work for the course must be relevant, challenging and significant for the particular students at the school whilst being achievable within the staff expertise, facilities, timetabling and other resources of the school
- planning must firstly address the allocation of syllabus requirements and the given aspects of the school situation including student needs and school requirements.
Design projects must follow a design process and meet syllabus requirements however the choice of teaching and learning activities and the nature of the design task provide the flexibility for schools to be responsive to student needs and school requirements.
Implementation flowchart
A summary of the recommended process for successful implementation of Technology (Mandatory) in schools. Can be used by head teachers and subject coordinators to work through the implementation process with technology teachers.
Implementation flowchart (pdf 18 KB)
Implementation flowchart (doc 28 KB)
Syllabus checklist
A summary of syllabus requirements for Technology (Mandatory), useful when planning courses.
Syllabus checklist (pdf 28 KB)
Syllabus checklist (doc 50 KB)
School situation
A template that can be used to identify and record aspects of the school situation that will influence the implementation of the Technology (Mandatory) syllabus.
School situation (doc 26 KB)
Agreed purpose statement
A framework for technology teachers to use when discussing and documenting an agreed purpose and approach for effectively implementing the Technology (Mandatory) syllabus in their school.
Agreed purpose template (doc 25 KB)
Organisational structure
A sample grid that may be used to plan the organisational structure of the course. Some schools develop grids that differ in appearance, but convey similar information.
Organisational structure template (doc 28 KB)
Electronic content allocation tool (ECAT)
An Excel spreadsheet which allows the user to allocate content across the course giving consideration to the need to integrate core content into focus areas.
ECAT
Manual content allocation tool (MCAT)
A manual planning tool to assist in the allocation of content across the course.
MCAT (doc 389 KB)
Effective assessment practices
A summary of types of assessment that occur in the classroom. Each type of assessment can contribute valuable information about student learning.
Effective assessment practices (pdf 17 KB)
Effective assessment practices (doc 30 KB)
Outcomes reporting template
A template that can be used for identifying and recording outcomes for reporting purposes.
Outcomes reporting template (doc 37 KB)
Quality teaching applied to design projects
A summary of how the elements of the pedagogy model may look in design projects. This is a useful tool when analysing existing design projects against the elements of the NSW model of pedagogy.
Quality teaching in NSW schools: the pedagogy model applied to design projects (pdf 20 KB)
A template designed to assist teachers to evaluate existing design projects against the elements of the NSW model of pedagogy.
Quality teaching applied to design projects template (doc 33 KB)
Quality teaching applied to design projects template (pdf 33 KB)
Developing quality design tasks
A template to assist teachers to develop design tasks that address syllabus requirements and aspects of the NSW model of pedagogy.
Developing quality design tasks template (doc 27 KB)
Design project ideas
A collection of ideas for design projects organised into design specialisations.
Design project ideas (doc 169 KB)
Design project ideas (pdf 138 KB)
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