Wood Technology
AIMS OF SUBJECT:
The study of Wood Technology at junior cycle aims:
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To enable students to develop the necessary conceptual understanding, disciplinary skills and subject knowledge to design and create artefacts of value.
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To empower students through designing and making, whilst developing an awareness of sustainability and the use of natural resources.
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To develop a range of core design skills and relevant manipulation skills through modelling and processing wood and other materials
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To develop the confidence and resilience of students through engagement with the uncertainty of design challenges.
RATIONALE FOR SUBJECT:
Wood Technology is a subject that will allow students to explore and learn about a key natural resource that nature has provided. The sustainable use and management of this natural resource is important as the world faces the challenges of the 21st century. From habitats to construction or recreation to oxygen creation this resource can play a significant role in wellbeing of our planet. To this end it is important that citizens be given the opportunity to become knowledgeable about this resource, exploring its heritage and potential as a material for the future.
In Wood Technology, students will explore the natural and made world through the medium of design, seeking out opportunities to creatively and innovatively apply the material/resource in making and shaping their environment. Wood as a material resource has seen much innovation and change. Technological advances have created significant opportunities to expand the use of wood as a resource for a broad range of applications. However, the uniqueness of this material and craft is that many of the traditional applications and processes are still of value, transcending the test of time.
Learning in this subject will be active and student centred, with learners collaborating in the pursuit of knowledge and in the safe management of the technology classroom environment.
ASSESSMENT:
The assessment of Wood Technology for the purposes of the Junior Cycle Profile of Achievement (JCPA) will comprise:
• Two Classroom-Based Assessments: Wood science in our environment, and Self-analysis and evaluation
• A project
• A written examination.
Assessment overview
CBA 1: Wood science in our environment 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 second year.
CBA 2: 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 and 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.
AIMS OF SUBJECT:
The study of Wood Technology at junior cycle aims:
- To enable students to develop the necessary conceptual understanding, disciplinary skills and subject knowledge to design and create artefacts of value.
- To empower students through designing and making, whilst developing an awareness of sustainability and the use of natural resources.
- To develop a range of core design skills and relevant manipulation skills through modelling and processing wood and other materials
- To develop the confidence and resilience of students through engagement with the uncertainty of design challenges.
RATIONALE FOR SUBJECT:
Wood Technology is a subject that will allow students to explore and learn about a key natural resource that nature has provided. The sustainable use and management of this natural resource is important as the world faces the challenges of the 21st century. From habitats to construction or recreation to oxygen creation this resource can play a significant role in wellbeing of our planet. To this end it is important that citizens be given the opportunity to become knowledgeable about this resource, exploring its heritage and potential as a material for the future.
In Wood Technology, students will explore the natural and made world through the medium of design, seeking out opportunities to creatively and innovatively apply the material/resource in making and shaping their environment. Wood as a material resource has seen much innovation and change. Technological advances have created significant opportunities to expand the use of wood as a resource for a broad range of applications. However, the uniqueness of this material and craft is that many of the traditional applications and processes are still of value, transcending the test of time.
Learning in this subject will be active and student centred, with learners collaborating in the pursuit of knowledge and in the safe management of the technology classroom environment.
ASSESSMENT:
The assessment of Wood Technology for the purposes of the Junior Cycle Profile of Achievement (JCPA) will comprise:
• Two Classroom-Based Assessments: Wood science in our environment, and Self-analysis and evaluation
• A project
• A written examination.
Assessment overview
CBA 1: Wood science in our environment 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 second year.
CBA 2: 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 and 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.