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Unit Overview

Description

In this unit, pre-service teachers learn about the content of the primary Technologies curriculum and Digital Literacy as a general capability. They will develop knowledge and understandings about how technologies, including digital technologies, can be integrated to support learning across the curriculum. Pre-service teachers will explore a range of technologies and digital tools that are relevant to primary education, with a particular focus on relevant pedagogical approaches. They will also learn about the use of contemporary technologies for the advancement of teacher competencies and educational networking, and will link their learning to the technology-related Australian Professional Standards for Teachers at the Graduate Level. Pre-service teachers connect theory to practice through learning to plan for, assess and integrate, the Technologies learning area (F-6) and its two distinct, but related, subjects of Design and Technologies, and Digital Technologies.

Credit
6 points
Offering
AvailabilityLocationMode
Not available in 2025UWA (Perth)Face to face
Details for undergraduate courses
  • Level 3 core unit in the Primary Education major sequence
Outcomes

Students are able to (1) illustrate how teachers, children, and parents/carers can apply social and ethical protocols and practices, including managing digital safety and privacy, when using digital technologies; (2) demonstrate an understanding of computational thinking and simple coding/programming, and how to teach it; (3) design learning experiences and assessments for teaching the Digital Technologies, and Design and Technologies curriculum area that integrate a range of resources, including ICT, that engage students in their learning ; (4) demonstrate, and analyse evidence of, achievement of the technology-related Australian Professional Standards for Teachers at the Graduate Level (Focus Areas 1.2, 2.6, 3.4 and 4.5) in a reflection task ; and (5) establish a professional learning network (PLN) to support continuing professional learning after graduation.

Assessment

Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) group presentation; (2) planning task; and (3) reflection task. Further information is available in the unit outline.

To pass this unit, a student must: (a) achieve an overall mark of 50 per cent or higher for the unit; and (b) achieve the requisite requirements(s) or a mark of 50 per cent or greater, whichever is higher and specified in the unit outline, for the planning task and reflection task components.

Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.

Unit rules
Prerequisites
Enrolment in
BH020 Bachelor of Education (Primary) (Honours)
Contact hours
30 hours
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  • All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
  • Visit the Essential Textbooks website to see if any textbooks are required for this Unit. The website is updated regularly so content may change. Students are recommended to purchase Essential Textbooks, but a limited number of copies of all Essential Textbooks are held in the Library in print, and as an ebook where possible. Recommended readings for the unit can be accessed in Unit Readings directly through the Learning Management System (LMS).
  • Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.