Abstract
Reference: Case Study BP628
Classroom Practice: Year 10
Title: A Junior ICT Programme
Overview:
Teachers Steve Graham and Malcolm Howard were challenged to design a Year 10 ICT course that would introduce students to the philosophy and skills of Technological Practice and at the same time engage and absorb them, nurture their creativity, and encourage them to go on to study technology/ICT at a senior level.
Focus Points:
- create progression and a base for the senior level in ICT skills and knowledge;
- create progression and a base for the senior level in technological practice;
- create "fun" and interesting units that students will enjoy
- produce high quality creative outcomes;
- experiment with the two new curriculum strands: Technological Knowledge and The Nature of Technology;
- structure the teaching of technological practice;
- cater for a range of student abilities.
