Design and Technology Subject Study Audit

The aims for this module are set into the context of the QAA Framework for Higher Education Qualifications and they relate to the SEEC level descriptors for level 5 study.

In this module students are provided with the opportunity to identify their subject strengths and areas for development.  Through a program of supported self-study they will be able to develop their knowledge and understanding to a level that will enable them to address specified minimum competences and be confident in their subject knowledge and practice.  Additionally the students will work within recognised Health and Safety Guidelines.

In relation to the QAA Framework for Higher Education Qualifications and the SEEC level descriptors for level 5 study, by the end of the module students should be able to:

1. identify their strengths and areas for development in design and technology using the subject audit;
2. undertake tasks and activities to address identified areas for development and track progress;
3. reflect upon and articulate how they have developed into a competent designer maker;
4. consider health and safety issues related to specific tools, machines, materials and processes.

To include needs analyses and guidance in prioritising and addressing areas for development through unpacking of the  subject audit and detailed approaches to health and safety including the use of CLEAPSS, British Standards and principles of risk assessment.

Contact time will be a mixture of workshops - both tutor and student-led - and taught sessions.

The students will also receive support materials to help them work at their own pace.  Workshops will involve the students in exploring a range of problems.  These problems will be initially tutor-set and will provide the opportunity for students to share ideas and to identify and discuss the subject issues that arise. 

Non-contact time will be used by the students to explore, experiment and practice, to follow up references and to apply and reflect on ideas and skills they have met.

During this module students will be encouraged to work in small groups which will provide a mutually helpful and supportive community. 

This will depend upon the identified strengths and areas for development. However, the following electronic sources will certainly be used.

Books:

BS 4163:2007, Health and Safety for Design and Technology in Schools and similar establishments – Code of practice, London: BSi

DATA  (2006)  A Guide for Consultants, Trainees and Teachers for Health and Safety Training in Design and Technology, Wellesbourne: DATA

HMSO  (1999)  Statutory Instrument 1999 No. 437: The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 1999, London: HMSO

Norman, E. et al  (2000)  Advanced Design & Technology 3^rd Ed,  Harlow: Longman

Owen-Jackson, G.  (2007)  A Practical Guide to teaching  Design and Technology in the Secondary School,  London: Routledge

Electronic Sources: (all accessed July 2010)

Design and Technology Association (DATA): www.data.org.uk

D&T Online - Interactive Design: www.dtonline.org

National Curriculum: www.nc.uk.net

Other:

‘Focus on…’ series of applications available on School of Education network

Series of mini-tasks held in the D&T area of StudentCentral

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