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Secondary - Design and Technology Specialisation
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About this Specialisation
Designed for teachers who wish to up-skill in Design and Technology Education. The coursework provides theoretical and practical knowledge needed to create engaging teaching and learning units for secondary students in Years 7-10.
Engaging in this coursework, teachers will gain the knowledge and skills in Design and Technology and develop their ability to provide engaging and authentic practice in the workshop educational setting.
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Availability & Campus
| Location | Availability |
|---|---|
| Joondalup | |
| Mount Lawley | |
| South West | |
| Online |
Details
Structure
For more detailed unit information for this Specialisation take a look at our Handbook. To organise your life for next semester visit the Teaching timetable.
Student handbookNotes
Important notes
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DTM6501, DTM6502 and DTM6503 will be offered intensively over a two-week period during the West Australian school holidays in order for current teachers to attend classes. TEF6600 is only available in Semester 1.
Learning Outcomes
- Analyse complex problems to generate creative solutions within Technology Secondary Education.
- Critically analyse professional approaches, knowledge and skills within a diverse range of educative contexts.
- Manage own learning within a collaborative learning environment.
- Transmit specialised knowledge, skills and ideas to audiences engaged in Technology Secondary Education.
Career Opportunities
Employment opportunities
Graduates will be qualified to teach Design and Technology in a Secondary school setting to Years 7-10.
Possible future job titles
Teacher, Head of Learning Area (HOLA)