Classroom Practice Case Studies
These case studies form part of a support package provided for schools by the Ministry of Education, as part of the Growth and Innovation Framework (GIF) – Technology Education initiative.
Materials have been developed from the experience gained within the Beacon Practice Project and are presented in a range of formats including case studies, both of classroom work and of specific teacher practice.
The case studies provide easy access to quality practice in technology education. They will enable and encourage teachers to reflect on and evaluate their own practice and support the achievement of high quality outcomes for a greater range of technology students. They will also better inform the wider national and international community of the nature and scope of technology education programmes in New Zealand schools.
Recent Food and Biotechnology Classroom Practice Case Studies
Unlocking the secrets of Food Technology
Year 7 students in the Food Technology class at Remuera Intermediate adapt a basic recipe to create a biscuit or dessert. They apply the knowledge and skills learnt in a four-session introductory uni...
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Healthy, funky, saleable lunches
The goal for the unit was that each class of students would 'come up with a healthy lunch option and then develop that product for their stakeholders'. Jo and the other teachers planned how to presen...
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CP806: Space nuggets
This unit looked at the overall issue of why and how food is preserved. Students focussed on the special requirements of food in space travel and adapted a muesli bar recipe to create their 'space nu...
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CP803: Memory catchers
Two teachers, from nearby schools, collaborate to develop a Year 11 generic unit that was equally applicable to both a Materials and a Food Technology context. More»
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