Some of the following outcomes in the syllabus would be satisfied:
4.1.1; 4.4.1; & 4.2.2 . By visiting IKEA at Hombush and witnessing the software and hardware set up to manage the warehousing students can see emerging technologies, recognises the use of software and the desiging required (BOS 2003).
Excursions
IKEA Homebush was suggested as a workplace tour. IKEA's catalogue is the most published book in the world! The web site shows the massive IKEA warehouse overseas. IKEA http://youtu.be/fcp4MaqUz7MPowerhouse Museum is ideal as they also have all the paper work sorted out for you. No need for risk assessments etc or working out where to put the students school bags, they cover it all. Tours and work shops can be arranged. http://www.powerhousemuseum.com/hsc/
Macquarie ICT Innovations Centre not only teach the students but train the teachers. Robotics is big so the center would be ideal to visit if the school doesnt have robotics.
References
Board of Studies (2003). Design and Technology Syllabus Years 7-10. Sydney, NSW Board of Studies.
Cameron,L (2012). Lecture 10: Technology in the Workplace [Power Point]. Retrieved from Australian Catholic University LEO site: http://leo.acu.edu.au/course/view.php?id=4573
Craig,
ReplyDeleteIt's profound at one level to think that students already have learnt many of these things before they get to our classes. However it makes me think about all the other students who haven't had the chance to learn things that many others have. How do we make our lessons challenging, yet cater for all levels? I think excursions give extra opportunities. What do you think?
James i agree. As a student myself i find some things challenging yet others come naturally, i think that is also aided by enthusiasm. Excursions are a great opportunity to access individual student ability to record and present information. I think it is important to have a work sheet to guide the students research.
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