Module Code - Title:
PN4063
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CLASSROOM PRACTICE IN TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION (ENGINEERING,TECHNOLOGY AND GRAPHICS)
Year Last Offered:
2025/6
Hours Per Week:
Grading Type:
N
Prerequisite Modules:
Rationale and Purpose of the Module:
This module will provide students with the opportunity to explore and develop classroom practices in technology education and plan and prepare for their specific school placement. The focus of the module is to consolidate the discipline knowledge and skills with pedagogical knowledge in preparation for engaging and developing school context knowledge. The module will focus on three distinct aspects of specific planning and preparation: Consolidation, audit and mastery of core skills and processing techniques, tailored pedagogical resources and the provision of a safe environment to support effective learning. The synergistic relationship between effective planning, delivery, discipline, pedagogy, learning, reflection, management and health and safety will be reinforced supporting the development of a construct of teacher professional knowledge.
Syllabus:
Junior and senior cycle specifications and syllabus (Engineering junior cycle, Applied Technology, Graphics, Engineering senior cycle, Technology and Design and Communication Graphics). Presentation and demonstration skills and techniques, Psychomotor skill development, Teaching resource development, Integration of numeracy and literacy, Lesson planning and classroom management for technology classrooms.
Skills Audit: Measurement, Marking out, Bench Skills, Care and use of hand tools, Care and use of hand power tools, Machine set up and safe demonstration.
Health and safety: Classroom layout and size, Class size, Fire safety, Electrical safety, Machinery safety (Provision and audit), Environmental Hazards (noise, dust, chemicals, etc.), Housekeeping (organisation, obstructions and cleanliness), Manual handling, Lighting, Signage, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Planning for safety, hazard identification and risk assessment for technology classrooms.
Learning Outcomes:
Cognitive (Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis)
On successful completion of this module, students will be able to:
Identify the specific variables and characteristics considered when developing and delivering a tailored pedagogical approach in a technology classroom
Analyse the relationship between planning, classroom management and effective teaching and learning in a practical classroom.
Define and discuss the teacher's role and responsibility in creating and managing a safe learning environment
Affective (Attitudes and Values)
On successful completion of this module, students will be able to:
Value and articulate the role of skill mastery in the effective delivery of the technology subjects.
Appreciate the role and value of self-audit and reflection as a personal development strategy and build confidence in their ability to give effective demonstrations in the technology classroom
Psychomotor (Physical Skills)
On successful completion of this module, students will be able to:
Compile a skills audit portfolio that demonstrates mastery of practical skills essential for the effective teaching of Junior Cycle technology subjects.
Demonstrate safe and proficient use of hand and power tools.
Plan a work sequence for classroom project manufacture identifying the key variables and stages in the process.
Demonstrate the ability to effectively present and communicate both declarative and procedural knowledge relating to technology education activities through the utilisation of innovative presentation and demonstration techniques
How the Module will be Taught and what will be the Learning Experiences of the Students:
Students will develop and refine specific and appropriate skills, practices and strategies in the technology classroom to support the needs of their school placement. Students will conduct a self-audit of the key skills required to teach in the technology classroom and demonstrate attainment, refinement and mastery of these skills through practical work, peer presentations and critiques. Lectures will focus on the principles of effective technology classroom practices to support students in their preparation for school placement.
Research Findings Incorporated in to the Syllabus (If Relevant):
Prime Texts:
Petty, G. (2009)
Evidence based teaching : a practical approach
, Nelson Thornes
Petty, G. (2014)
Teaching today : a practical guide (Fifth edition)
, Nelson Thornes
Kimbell, R. & Stables, K. (2007)
Capability: A Philosophical Position. In: Researching Design Learning
, Springer
Williams, P. J., & Barlex, D. (2020)
Pedagogy for technology education in secondary schools: research informed perspectives for classroom teachers
, Springer
Davis, M. (2013)
Teaching Design: A guide to Curriculum and Pedagogy for College Design Faculty and Teachers Who Use Design in Their Classrooms
, Simon and Schuster
Hardy, A. (2020)
Learning to Teach Design and Technology in the Secondary School (4th Edition)
, Routledge
Other Relevant Texts:
Department of Education and Skills (2018)
Junior Cycle Graphics
, National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NCCA)
Department of Education and Skills (2018)
Junior Cycle Engineering
, National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NCCA)
Department of Education and Skills (2018)
Junior Cycle Applied Technology
, National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NCCA)
British Standards (2007)
Health and safety for design and technology in schools and similar establishments: Code of practice
, British Standards Institution
Health and Safety Authority (2010)
Guidelines for Managing Safety & Health in Post-Primary Schools
, Health & Safety Authority
Health and Safety Authority (2006)
Guidelines on Risk Assessment and Safety Statements
, Health & Safety Authority
Programme(s) in which this Module is Offered:
BTEDMEUFA - MATERIALS AND ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
Semester(s) Module is Offered:
Autumn
Module Leader:
Liam.Maquet@ul.ie