Abstract
Reference: Beacon Practice 635
Issue: Teacher practice
Title: Electronics programme design
Overview
The early NCEA years found a previously successful Electronics progamme foundering. This case study looks at the initiatives put in place during 2005 and 2006 to establish a successful Achievement Standards based programme at the school, and examines the teaching in each of Years 10, 11, 12 and 13.
Focus points
This case study highlights:
- Programme planning Year 11 – 13
- Developing a team approach to delivery
- Scaffolding of skill and knowledge development
- The product development process
- High quality outcomes