Students will explore the use of ICT to implement responsible and ethical solutions to problems in a society characterized by rapid technological change, global communication and increasingly competitive knowledge-driven economies. This course provides an introduction to curriculum, pedagogy and assessment for teaching the NESA’s Computing Technology Years 7-10 (2022) Syllabus. It provides students with an opportunity to understand the various discourses that inform teachers’ knowledge and pedagogical practice as well as critically engaging with models of pedagogy. In this subject, students will also explore ways in which the development of ICT skills can be embedded across the curriculum to meet relevant Year 7-10 requirements.
A major in Computing or Computing Technology including at least two units that develop skills in the design and development of software e.g. programming in a computer-based language and system analysis, design, development and testing.
EDU401 Foundations in Christian Learning and Teaching.
This subject can be offered in a variety of modes: weekly lectures; practical workshops; mixed/blended; online; 5-day intensive (7 contact hours each); extensive (5 days spread over the semester. This allows for students to complete readings, reflection and assessment and prepare for in-class activities between classes. The hours are the same as for an intensive: 7 hours per day for 5 days = 35 class hours + approx 85 hours out of class time for research, writing, exam preparation and execution, ancillary activities associated with completion of assigned tasks).