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LL201U Technology Education - Theory and Practical Examples /Commissioned Course/ 30.0 credits

Teknikundervisning i teori och praktik /Uppdragsutbildning/

Technology education - theory and practical examples is a continuing professional development course, intended for qualified teachers lacking formal training in technology. Combined with additional courses, it leads to formal qualification to teach technology. The first part of the course discusses the specific characteristics and history of technology education. This is followed by an overview of the methods of technological science, elementary solid mechanics, engineering materials, computer programming, and more. The final part of the course deals with technology and society studies.
The course is a part of Lärarlyftet (Elevating teachers), a professional development project for teachers, led by the Swedish National Agency for Education (Skolverket).

  • Educational level

    Second cycle

  • Academic level (A-D)

  • Subject area

    Technology and Learning

  • Grade scale

    A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

At present this course is not scheduled to be offered.

Learning outcomes

After the course the student will:
- have knowledge about the technology subject in Swedish compulsory school: its role in the syllabus, traditions, relations to other subjects, and significance for further education,
- have fundamental knowledge of the most important fields of technology that are parts of the curriculum; for example the design process, engineering materials, and automatic control,
- be able to analyse how technology depends on and affects individuals, society, the sciences, and the environment,
- have an increased ability to explain important technological mechanisms and phenomena to pupils in compulsory school,
- have the necessary knowledge and skills for efficient and fair assessment in the technology subject.

Course main content

The course is intended for qualified teachers who teach in the 7th to 9th grade, and lack formal training in technology. Combined with additional courses, it leads to formal qualification to teach technology. The technology subject in compulsory school is clearly interdisciplinary. The curriculum includes parts from various fields of knowledge, such as crafts, engineering, and applied science. This width is clearly reflected in this course's contents.
The course is made up of four parts, of 7.5 credits (corresponding to five weeks full-time studies each).

Disposition

Teaching technology
The purpose of this part is to provide an understanding of the technology subject in Swedish schools and its role in the current curriculum as well as in historical ones. The main themes are the epistemology of technology, the history and traditions of technology education, the syllabus and how to interpret it, and assessment and grading.
Technological science with an educational perspective, part 1
The student learns about methods and tools used in the technological sciences, such as fundamental control theory, programming in a high-level language, and methods for modelling, experiments, and measurement. Great emphasis is placed on the use of this knowledge, or simplified versions of it, in the classroom.
Technological science with an educational perspective, part 2
The student becomes acquainted with common methods and processes in design and manufacturing, as well as elementary solid mechanics and engineering materials. Special attention is paid to the importance of gender, age, class and ethnicity with regards to technology and their influence on design and usability.
Humanity, society, environment, technology
The history of technology is studied from economical, social, ecological, and ethical perspectives. The field is introduced, after which the students study a particular period or phenomenon in depth.

Eligibility

The course is intended for qualified teachers who teach in the 7th to 9th grade, and lack formal training in technology.

Prerequisites

The course is intended for qualified teachers who teach in the 7th to 9th grade, and lack formal training in technology.

Literature

Required equipment

Computor with Internet access

Examination

  • INL1 - Assignment 1, 5.0 credits, grade scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
  • INL2 - Assignment 2, 7.5 credits, grade scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
  • LAB1 - Laboration 1, 2.5 credits, grade scale: P, F
  • PRO1 - Project 1, 7.5 credits, grade scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
  • SEM1 - Seminar 1, 2.5 credits, grade scale: P, F
  • TEN1 - Exam 1, 5.0 credits, grade scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Offered by

Teacher Education

Contact

Per Norström

Examiner

Per Norström <perno@kth.se>

Version

Course plan valid from: Autumn 11.
Examination information valid from: Autumn 11.