Technology at Breens


	Technology Brochure

Everyone is a technologist.

We’re constantly using all sorts of products and systems everyday.

Sometimes we think “if only this had a ….” “I wish I had something that could…..” “this would work better if…..”.

That’s what technology is all about - when someone (like you) is involved in the design or modification of a product or system to improve their own or others lives.

The subject of “technology” aims to help students to better understand the processes and implications of developing a design that meets a need someone has or creating something to meet an opportunity.

At this stage, students are provided with a “given brief” by the teacher that identifies a relevant need or opportunity. The students then work through the process to come up with a possible solution that would meet this brief. Students would also be given the opportunity to develop appropriate skills using available equipment.

Students are given the opportunity to become familiar with the new approach to technology.

They will work through given briefs using the technological process to come up with their own designs and solutions.

During this process, students have the chance to develop skills and understanding to work with different materials and specialised equipment.

All students have two Technology lessons per week equating to three hours. They rotate around the three specialist rooms, spending two blocks of eight to nine lessons in each room throughout the year.

Each block of lessons will focus on a different component of practice so students will develop a good understanding of:

Brief development
Planning for practice
Outcome development & evaluation

Visit www.techlink.org.nz to view a webpage containing information about technology education. There is a student showcase section containing lots of exciting ideas of technological practice.

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