Technology

Technology

 Kaua e rangiruatia te hāpai o te hoe;    Don’t paddle out of unison;
e kore tō tātou waka e ū ki uta.      our canoe will never reach the shore.
  

Technology is intervention by design: the use of practical and intellectual resources to develop products and systems (technological outcomes) that expand human possibilities by addressing needs and realising opportunities. Adaptation and innovation are at the heart of technological practice. Quality outcomes result from thinking and practices that are informed, critical and creative.

Technology makes enterprising use of its own particular knowledge and skills, together with those of other disciplines. Technology is never static. It is influenced by and in turn impacts on the cultural, ethical, environmental, political, and economic conditions of the day.

Why study technology?

The aim is for students to develop a broad technological literacy that will equip them to participate in society as informed citizens and give them access to technology-related careers. They learn practical skills as they develop models, products, systems and outcomes with a range of materials. 

Technology is associated with the transformation of energy, information, and materials. Technological areas include construction, engineering, design and visual communication and digital technology. Relevant contexts can be as varied as web design, food products, boat building, automotive engineering, product design and architecture

Within the learning area there is also a focus on industry-based training which includes automotive engineering, building construction and hospitality and service industry. We are passionate about preparing our students for the rapidly growing opportunities available in New Zealand.

How is the learning area structured?

In Levels 1 to 3, students work with more specialisation. This requires them to continue to draw fully on learning from other disciplines. For example, students working with materials technology will need to refer to skills acquired in maths and science, students working on an architectural project will find that an understanding of scale and proportion as well as design crucial and students working in food and nutrition find direct links to the health curriculum.

Learning for senior students opens up pathways that can lead to technology-related careers. Students may access the workplace learning opportunities available in a range of industries or move on to further specialised tertiary study.

All enquiries to Mr Montreal, HOD Technology.

Year 9 General Technology

All Year 9 students will complete a 9 week option course in General Technology. They will also select at least one other Technology course from Food, Digital Technology and Hard Materials Technology.

This course will give students an introduction to the Design Process by creating a working lamp using a wide range of materials. Students will be introduced to the Technology Block and the workshops and will complete tasks using metal, wood, fabric and card to create unique outcomes.

Students will explore the concept of Hauora and how this can translate visually into their lamp design. This course has been designed with STEAM education at its core with students learning about electricity, material properties and manipulation, visual symbolism, design, scale and proportion.

** This course provides foundation knowledge and skills which can be used across all subject areas within the Technology curriculum. Students will be able to progress to any of the Technology subjects offered in Year 10 after completing Year 9 General Technology.

A donation is requested towards the $25 cost of materials for the take home component of General Technology.

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