Design & Technology

Curriculum aims and teaching objectives

Technology Education aims at preparing students to be valuable human capital amidst the rapidly emerging technologies. It enables students to

• develop technological capability, understanding and awareness
• critically appraise the impacts of technology on the individual, family, society and environment
• become competent and confident members of the world of technology and the society at large.

The curriculum is designed to match students’ interests and intellectual development at different key stages:

• Key Stages 1 and 2: Awareness and Exploration
• Key Stage 3: Exploration, Experiencing and Familiarisation
• Key Stage 4 and beyond: Exploring Orientation for Life-long Learning and Specialisation

Curriculum

1) Curriculum Structure

Learning modules approach is adopted which thoroughly integrates the learning elements within the three knowledge contexts directly related to technological subjects and those common learning elements. The three knowledge contexts are as follows:

Knowledge context 1 Materials and structure

• (K3) Materials and resources
• (K4) Structures and mechanisms

Knowledge context 2 Operations and manufacturing

• (K5) Tools and equipment
• (K6) Production process

Knowledge context 3 Systems and control

• (K8) Concepts of System
• (K9) Applications of System

2) Curriculum

S1

Knowledge context	Learning Modules	Contents
Materials and structures	(K3) Materials and resources	Types and nature of common materials Appropriate application of resources for design work
	(K4) Structures and mechanisms	Simple properties of structures and movement Different structure design for various needs Use of mechanisms for transmission and control of movements
Operations and manufacturing	(K5) Tools and equipment	Protective clothing Safe use of tools & equipment
	(K6) Production process	Basic elements of design Design consideration Production process in various fields
	Systems and control	(K8) Concepts of system	Input, process and output

S2

Knowledge context	Modules-Title	Learning elements
Materials and structures	K3-Materials and resources	Properties and testing of materials
	K4-Structures and mechanism	Simple properties of structures and movement Different structure design for various needs Use of mechanisms for transmission and control of movements Change in lifestyles
Operations and manufacturing	K5-Tools and equipment	Safe use of tools and equipment Appropriate choice and use of tools, equipment and machines for realisation of design solution
	K6-Production process	Basic elements of Design Design process Factors and constraints in choosing production process
Systems and control	K8-Concepts of System	Open loop and closed control system

S3

	Module-Title	Learning elements
Materials and structures	K3–Materials and resources	Application of a variety of common materials Reuse and recycle of resources, and sustainable development
	K4–Structures and mechanism	Simple properties of structures and movement Use of mechanisms for transmission and control of movements
Operations and manufacturing	K5–Tools and equipment	Safe use of tools and equipment Application of a range of machines to implement solutions to design problems
	K6–Production process	CAD 3D modelling by CAD Enhancing design effects Design critiques and evaluation
Systems and control	E2–Material processing	Material joining Equipment used in manufacturing processes Material surface treatment

Assessment

Both "Formative assessment" and “Continuous assessment” are used to assess students’ progress and performance. Such assessments are suitable to facilitate students to learn more effectively.

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