Technology (Mandatory) Years 7–8 survey statements
Aim and rationale
1. The rationale describes the nature of the course in broad terms and explains
its purpose in the curriculum.
2. The rationale reflects a contemporary view of the course.
3. The aim provides a statement of the overall purpose of the syllabus.
Objectives
4. The objectives define in broad terms the knowledge, understanding, skills,
values and attitudes to be developed through studying this course.
Outcomes
5. The outcomes describe what students are expected to achieve in relation to
what they know, understand and can do as a result of studying the course.
Content
6. The Technology Contexts are contemporary, appropriate and future focused.
7. The Technology Context descriptions are appropriate.
8. The Technology Contexts provide learning opportunities and a basis for further
study in Technology Education.
9. The concepts to be addressed in each of the Technology Contexts are
appropriate.
Learning across the curriculum
10. The proposed Learning across the curriculum statements are authentic and
appropriate.
Life Skills outcomes and content
11. The relationship between syllabus objectives and Life Skills outcomes is
appropriate.
12. Please comment on the sample of Life Skills outcomes and other
considerations.
Diversity of learners
13. The course structure and content meets the needs of the diversity of learners.
Additional comments
14. Please provide any additional comments on the draft Technology (Mandatory)
Years 7–8 Directions for Syllabus Development.