Curriculum links: Level 5/6
'Values' education and developing 'Key competencies'
Values
Students developed an understanding of the values associated with 'Kiwiana' and other design themes. This understanding was incorporated in the development of their individual product concepts.
Teacher expectation focussed on the value of personal integrity and the need for excellence in all aspects of individual practice and respect for the ideas and judgement of others in the group. This was evidenced in the work ethic of individuals, the collaborative functioning of the class and the fitness for purpose of the final lighting solutions.
Key competencies
Thinking
- Critical evaluation of physical location of outcomes (workbook p10, p11)
- On-going recording of student technological practice was done through a range of media – written, graphic, photography and video
- Students encouraged to justify their design and construction decisions
- Requirements to fully address applicable codes of practice (workbook p44, p45, p46)
- Thinking supported by 3-D modelling (workbook p37)
Using Language symbols and text
- Third-angle orthographic drawing with final dimensions (workbook p19)
- Homeric drawing of final design
Managing self
Relating to others
- Design and use of questionnaires to determine customer preferences (workbook p7,p52,p53)
- Willing acceptance of guidance from client and mentors (workbook p38, video - 1.46Mb .Mov file)
- High level of trust established between teacher and students
Participating and contributing
- High level of cooperation and collaboration among students (workbook p36)
- Willingness of students to provide constructive feedback to other students in the class
