Module Descriptors
TOPICS IN PRACTICAL DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY FOR INITIAL TEACHER TRAINING
XEDU60128
Key Facts
Faculty of Business, Education and Law
Level 6
15 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 27
Independent Study Hours: 123
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- ASSIGNMENT weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Indicative Content
Planning for teaching lessons will highlight dangers. Practical workshop work time that will allow Associates to practise skills and examine risks and implement risk assessment procedures. Examination of current legislation and recommendations for health and Safety in schools. Design and Technology association (DATA) recognised training and accreditation.
Module Learning Strategies
Analysis of layout, signage, machinery, tools, safety equipment, first aid , supervision, long term and short term risks, material choices and any other factors that can influence the safe environment that should be present in a school workshop or laboratory. Familiarity with current legislation and recommended good practice documents. Examination of school and department policies for Health and Safety issues and how they apply legislation. Planning for teaching that reflects good practice, legal requirements and placement school policies for Health and Safety.
A further 123 hours of independent study will require you to take responsibility for relating the issues addressed in this module to your personal experience and building up evidence in your portfolio. Your Subject Mentor and Course Tutor will support you in this process.
A further 123 hours of independent study will require you to take responsibility for relating the issues addressed in this module to your personal experience and building up evidence in your portfolio. Your Subject Mentor and Course Tutor will support you in this process.
Module Resources
WMC teaching sessions
Tutorials
Placement School/College meetings with Mentor
WMC library
Materials and Links on PGCE Blackboard for instance:
Exemplar Government/Policy/Awarding Body Sites:
www.qca.org.uk/
www.aqa.org.uk/
Exemplar D & T Education Sites:
www.dtonline.org
www.design-technology.info
www.howstuffworks.com
Open access PCs for ICT resources.
Workshop facilities
Access to Health and safety documentation including:
- Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
- The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999
- BS4163:2000
- CLEAPSS Risk Assessments for Technology in Secondary Schools
- Health and Safety Training Standards in Design and Technology ? TDA & DATA
- Managing Health & Safety in School Workshops - National Association of Advisors & Inspectors in Design & Technology - 1992 - ISBN 0 906457 08 04
DATA website has considerable material on www.data.org.uk
www.staffs.ac.uk/uniservices/infoservices/library
www.staffs.ac.uk/a2z4u/
Tutorials
Placement School/College meetings with Mentor
WMC library
Materials and Links on PGCE Blackboard for instance:
Exemplar Government/Policy/Awarding Body Sites:
www.qca.org.uk/
www.aqa.org.uk/
Exemplar D & T Education Sites:
www.dtonline.org
www.design-technology.info
www.howstuffworks.com
Open access PCs for ICT resources.
Workshop facilities
Access to Health and safety documentation including:
- Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
- The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999
- BS4163:2000
- CLEAPSS Risk Assessments for Technology in Secondary Schools
- Health and Safety Training Standards in Design and Technology ? TDA & DATA
- Managing Health & Safety in School Workshops - National Association of Advisors & Inspectors in Design & Technology - 1992 - ISBN 0 906457 08 04
DATA website has considerable material on www.data.org.uk
www.staffs.ac.uk/uniservices/infoservices/library
www.staffs.ac.uk/a2z4u/
Module Texts
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999
BS4163:2000
CLEAPSS Risk Assessments for Technology in Secondary Schools
COSHH
Health and Safety Training Standards in Design and Technology - TDA & DATA
Managing Health & Safety in School Workshops - National Association of Advisors & Inspectors in Design & Technology - 1992 - ISBN 0 906457 08 04
The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999
BS4163:2000
CLEAPSS Risk Assessments for Technology in Secondary Schools
COSHH
Health and Safety Training Standards in Design and Technology - TDA & DATA
Managing Health & Safety in School Workshops - National Association of Advisors & Inspectors in Design & Technology - 1992 - ISBN 0 906457 08 04
Module Additional Assessment Details
Learning outcomes will be assessed through:
A 2000 word assignment, which will examine Health and Safety Issues. Assesses learning outcomes 1, 2 and 3.
A 2000 word assignment, which will examine Health and Safety Issues. Assesses learning outcomes 1, 2 and 3.