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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)
http://www.ite.edu.sg
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