Applied Technology

AIMS OF SUBJECT:

  • Enable students to develop the necessary conceptual understanding, disciplinary skills and subject knowledge to investigate and solve real-life problems
  • Promote the enjoyment of the study of the subject while developing a curiosity about the technological world
  • Develop the ability of students to generate and evolve their ideas through an iterative process and communicate through appropriate media


RATIONALE FOR SUBJECT:

  • Encourage the student to solve problems through creativition, innovation,communication, collaboration and exploration, all of which are developed in an active learning environment where students can advance their ideas from conception to realisation.
  • Applied Technology addresses the modifications of the natural world made to fulfil human needs or desires. This subject offers students a lens through which to view the role and impact of technology within their classroom, their community and the world.
  • Students will have the opportunity to develop technological capability and literacy by engaging with a broad range of materials and systems.Students will develop an understanding of the principles of energy and control to resolve practical problems. Students will have the freedom to explore design and systems thinking through aniterative process to conceive, refine, realise and evaluate ideas.


ASSESSMENT:

The assessment of Applied Technology for the purposes of the Junior Cycle Profile of Achievement (JCPA) will comprise:
● two Classroom-Based Assessments: Exploring the application of controlled systems in a local context, and Student self-analysis and evaluation
● a project
● a written examination.
Assessment overview
CBA 1: Exploring the application of controlled systems in a local context The teacher’s judgement is recorded for the purpose of subject learning and assessment review, and for the school’s reporting to parents and students. The CBA will be completed within a three-week period during term two of second year.
CBA 2: Student self-analysis and evaluation The teacher’s judgement is recorded for the purpose of subject learning and assessment review, and for the school’s reporting to parents and students. The CBA will be completed within a three-week period during term one of third year. This CBA will inform the student’s work on the project.
Project (70%) Will be specified and marked by the State Examinations Commission annually.
Written examination (30%) Set and marked by the State Examinations Commission.


 

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