29 June 2007

• IntroductionIntroduction

• Subjects for Sec 3 NTSubjects for Sec 3 NT

• Question and AnswerQuestion and Answer

Compulsory subjects

English Basic MTL

Maths CPA

Optional subjects

Science D & T

Art & Design EBS

DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY For Secondary 3 Normal

(Technical) Students (2008)

OBJECTIVES OF DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY

Foster positive values and attitudes for enterprise, creativity and innovation;Harness curiosity and ability to create through design-and-make activities;Exercise judgements of an aesthetic, technical and economic nature;Develop awareness of design in areas of social, culture and environment; andAcquire knowledge and skills beyond textbooks through the contexts of design-and-make activities.

OVERVIEW OF TOPICSThe subject content is organised into 3 sections.

DESIGNProject Management, Research, Need Definition, Idea Generation, Realisation Plan, Evaluation, Design & Technology in Society, Design Communication, Ergonomics & Anthropometry

TECHNOLOGICAL AREASBasic Electricity & Electronics, Simple Mechanisms

MATERIALS AND PRACTICAL PROCESSESResistant Materials, Smart Materials, Marking Out, Shaping, Joining & Assembly, Finishing

ASSESSMENTGCE ‘N’ (T) Level Exams Format

Paper No. Description ‘N’ Level

Paper 1

Written Paper

Weighting 30%

Total Marks 50

Duration 1 hr

Part A 40% of total marks

Answer 5 questions mainly based on ELECTRICITY & ELECTRONICS and SIMPLE MECHANISMS

Part B 60% of total marks

Answer 2 out 3 questions mainly based on DESIGN, ELECTRICITY & ELECTRONICS and SIMPLE

MECHANISMS

Paper 2

Coursework

Weighting 70%

Part A Design Journal

30/140 marks (21%)

Part B Final Presentation (Presentation Boards & Artefact)

110/140 marks (79%)

ASSESSMENT OBJECTIVES

KNOWLEDGE WITH UNDERSTANDING- demonstrate the ability to apply appropriate knowledge in materials, processes and technological areasDESIGN PROBLEM SOLVING- plan and manage a design project; produce design solution; research; generate and develop ideas; testing and evaluation; apply appropriate communication methodsREALISATION- organise work procedures and realise a design solution in appropriate materials using suitable techniques

SUBJECT RELEVANCE FOR HIGHER EDUCATION

Serves as foundation for most Engineering Courses in ITEs and later on in Polytechnics

REQUIREMENT FROM CANDIDATES

Have an inquisitive mind

Independent and hardworking

Loves hands-on activities

Positive attitude

Have passion for the subject

Assessment: GCE ‘NT’ Levels Exam Format

Paper 1 (60%) - Portfolio(Coursework)Folio Collection comprising best three art and/or design works from at least two different media done during lessons.A brief of not more than 50 words must be submitted for each work selected for the folio submission.

Paper 2 (40%) – 3 hour Art Task Examination with bookletTask question and answer booklet to be given ten weeks in advance. Six questions will be issued to candidates who are to make a response to one of the questions. The answer booklet with documentation of the processes and exploration must be submitted with the final solution on Exam Day.

Who will do well for this subject?

Students who choose art must be :

Independent and focused during art lessons as exam topics are varied.

committed to regular and consistent work during lessons, holidays and after school.

passionate enough about art to eat, breathe and think of the issue/topic/task taken up for Art expression.

Students must think very carefully about their choice.

If your child believes he/she has what it takes to take up art as a passion in life, he/she will be well rewarded……..

ELEMENTS OF BUSINESS SKILLS

Introduction

Elements of Business Skills (EBS)

Elective subject

Offered – at upper secondary level in Normal

(Technical) course

First year of implementation– 2008 at Sec 3 level

EBS Syllabus FrameworkEBS Syllabus Framework

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Business Activities in the Services Sector

Marketing Products and Services

Providing Customer Care

Hospitality

Retail

Syllabus AimsSyllabus Aims

acquire knowledge of the business environment and selected aspects of the retail, travel and tourism, and hospitality industriesdevelop basic employability and enterprise skills for working in the service-related industries focusing on marketing of products and services and customer relations

Syllabus AimsSyllabus Aims

acquire personal effectiveness in service-related skills including communication, problem-solving, presenting evidence, and making judgements

develop social awareness, relationship management and responsible decision making

Syllabus ContentSyllabus Content

Understanding Business ActivitiesPurpose and types of business activities

Businesses in the services sector

Career opportunities in the retail, travel and tourism, and hospitality industries

Resources for business activities

Competition

Syllabus ContentSyllabus Content

Understanding Services Industries Retail stores, presentation of merchandise, retail practices

Types of tours, travel information, MICE

Accommodation, food and beverage services

Syllabus ContentSyllabus Content

Marketing Products and Services Aspects of Marketing: product, price, place and promotion

Marketing plan, survey and promotion techniques

Syllabus ContentSyllabus Content

Customer Relations Types of customers and their expectations

Selling techniques and sales recovery

Communicating with the customers and handling difficult customers

Pedagogical ApproachesPedagogical Approaches

Emphasise on experiential learning and hands-on approaches:

Visuals and real-life demonstrations

Assignments for discovery learning

Learning journeys

Group work and role-play

Use of IT skills

Scheme of AssessmentScheme of Assessment

Paper Details Duration Weighting

Paper 1 (Written Paper)

Section A: Short-response questionsSection B: Structured questions

1½ hours 60%

Scheme of AssessmentScheme of Assessment

Paper Details Duration Weighting

Paper 2 (Course-work)

2 Tasks (A and B) with 2 activities each.

Each activity will necessitate preparatory work and its final completion

20 hours (supervised

work)

40%

Planning and Managing EBSPlanning and Managing EBSSuggested curriculum time

6 periods per week2 periods computer lab-based lessons

ResourcesEBS Text-cum-activity bookSix main activities:

Literacy activitiesInvestigative activitiesGroup activitiesComputer activitiesEnterprise activities

Pilot-testing of TextbookPilot-testing of Textbook

Mar – Jul 07

For clarification:For clarification:

Log on to the Commerce Unit website for FAQs:

http://intranet.moe.gov.sg/

commerce/index.htm

Admission Criteria to ITE for N Level Students

Number of GCE ‘N’ level passes

National ITE Certificate (Nitec)

Admission to ITE

Intake Exercise

JIE ‘N’

Intake point January

Types of courses

Nitec

Application period

After GCE ‘N’ level results

ITE Nitec Courses Aerospace Technology Applied Food Science Automotive Technology (Heavy Vehicles) Automotive Technology (Light Vehicles) Beauty Therapy Building Drafting (Architectural) Building Drafting (Civil & Structural) Building Services Technology (Air-

Conditioning & Refrigeration) Building Services Technology (Mechanical &

Electrical Services)

ITE Nitec Courses

Chemical Process Technology (Petrochemicals)

Chemical Process Technology (Pharmaceuticals)

Communications Technology Culinary Skills (Western) Digital Animation Digital Audio & Video Production Digital Media Design Electrical Technology Electronics (Computer & Networking) Electronics (Instrumentation)

ITE Nitec Courses Electronics (Wafer Fabrication) Electronics (Wireless LAN) Fitness Training Food & Beverage Operations Info-Communications Technology Mechanical Technology Mechatronics (Automation Technology) Mechatronics (Equipment Assembly) Mechatronics (Medical Technology) Mechatronics Technology

ITE Nitec Courses Multimedia Technology Nursing Precision Engineering (Aerospace) Precision Engineering (Machining) Precision Engineering (Tool & Mould) Product Design Security Technology Service Skills (Office) Service Skills (Retail) Service Skills (Tourism)

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