What is Technology and Design? To many people, Technology is woodwork and metalwork but this kind of approach to engineering has long since disappeared and the emphasis is now on systems, computers, materials and processes. Technology is the study of skills and has grown to include the study of practical materials, skills and knowledge. Technology is more than just a study of theory, it is practical. It is the application of technical and scientific knowledge and skills. Technology students study advances made in science and engineering and then use this knowledge to solve everyday problems. Technology is all about solving problems or developing products to meet a particular real world need. A Technologist will use engineering skills and ideas to design and manufacture technological products to meet needs. Technology was first introduced into MCB in 1983. Today, all pupils in Forms One to Three study technology and then choose it as an option in Form four, Lower Sixth and Upper Sixth. STAFF - Mr M.H. Adair Head of Technology
- Mr W.J. Slater
- Mr N.G. Thompson
- Mrs B. Bell
- Mr R.A.N. Inman Technician
CURRICULUM The aims of the Technology and Design curriculum are: - To develop and sustain pupil innovation, creativity and Technology and Design capability.
- To enable pupils to apply the essential knowledge, understanding and skills to the design production process to allow pupils to solve problems successfully.
- To develop autonomy when taking a project to completion.
- To be aware of technological advancement and how it can affect our society and environment.
- To develop and stimulate interest into how technological products work and how they can be improved.
- Use ICT to enhance pupils’ technological capability.
G.C.S.E. LEVEL All pupils who have decided to study Technology to G.C.S.E level will study the CCEA specification. There are four periods of Technology per week. The main areas covered are: Control | Mechanisms | Materials | Pneumatics | Processes | Computer Control | Energy | Specialist Option – Electronics |
Coursework consists of two focus tasks worth 5% each. One major design and make project worth 50%. AS LEVEL All pupils who have decided to study technology to AS level will study the CCEA specification. There are eight periods of Technology per week at this level. The main thrust of AS level is product development, as well as building upon skills and knowledge developed at GCSE level. A2 LEVEL All pupils who have decided to study technology to A2 level will also study the CCEA specification. There are eight periods of Technology per week at this level. An electronic system based design and make project is the main basis for assessment at this level. At MCB the specialist area of development is electronic systems. |
