High School Engineering Education

in

Australia

Peter Thompson

Inspector, Technology Education

Technology and Engineering EducationS TE M

Technology Education Board of Studies Teaching and Educational Standards NSW.

Science and Technology, K – 6, with Kerry Sheehan (Science Inspector)

and Technology Years 7 to 10

Agricultural Technology

Design and Technology

Food Technology

Graphics Technology

Industrial Technology

Information and Software Technology

Marine and Aquaculture Technology

Technology (Mandatory)

Textiles Technology

and years 11 and 12

Agriculture

Design and Technology

Engineering Studies

Food Technology

Industrial Technology

Information Processes and

Technology

Software Design and Development

Textiles and Design

What is Engineering?

An engineer is a professional practitioner of engineering, concerned with applying scientific knowledge, mathematics, and ingenuity to develop solutions for technical, societal and commercial problems. Engineers design materials, structures, and systems while considering the limitations imposed by practicality, regulation, safety, and cost.[1][2]

The word engineer is derived from the Latin words ingeniare ("to contrive, devise") and ingenium("cleverness").[3][4]

The work of engineers forms the link between scientific discoveries and their subsequent applications to human needs and quality of life.[1]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Engineer

What is Engineering?

the branch of science and technology concerned with the design, building, and use of engines, machines, and structures.

Engineering combines the fields of science and maths to solve real world problems that improve the world around us. What really distinguishes an engineer is his ability to implement ideas in a cost effective and practical approach. This ability to take a thought, or abstract idea, and translate it into reality is what separates an engineer from other fields of science and mathematics.

http://whatisengineering.com/

The first thing to say about engineering is that it covers so many different types of activity that it's very hard to define.

Engineers make things, they make things work and they make things work better

Engineers use their creativity to design solutions to the world’s problems

Engineers help build the future Royal Academy of Engineering

Albert Einstein, one of the world's greatest scientists, hit the nail right on the head when he pondered the question 'what is engineering?'.

In simple terms, engineers identify a problem, and come up with a solution – often creating something completely new in the process.

UNSW

What is Engineering Education?

Engineering education is the activity of teaching knowledge and principles related to the professional practice of engineering. It includes the initial education for becoming an engineer and any advanced education and specializations that follow.

Technology education in primary and secondary schools often serves as the foundation for engineering education at the university level. (Douglas, Iverson & Kalyandurg, 2004). In the United States, engineering education is a part of the STEM initiative in public schools.

Practical problem solving to meet specific human needs.

3D printer

Designed and

Produced,

programmed, project

managed and problem

solved by a NSW HSC

student.

STEAMEDU.com

What is Technology? How can technology best be defined?

Standards for Technological Literacy defines technology as “the innovation, change, or modification of the natural environment in order to satisfy perceived human wants and needs” (ITEA, 2000a, p. 242).

This is compatible with the definition provided in the National Science Education Standards, which states, “. . . the goal of technology is to make modifications in the world to meet human needs”National Research Council (NRC, 1996, p. 24).

All from AETL Advancing Excellence in Technological Literacy:

International Technology Education Association 2003

Parallel to these definitions, the American Association for the Advancement of

Science’s (AAAS)

Benchmarks for Science Literacy presents the following:

• “In the broadest sense, technology extends our

abilities to change the world: to cut, shape, or put

together materials; to move things from one place to

another; to reach farther with our hands, voices, and

senses” (1993, p. 41 ).

In the NAE and NRC publication,

Technically Speaking, technology is described as:

“. . . the process by which humans modify nature to

meet their needs and wants” (2002, p. 2).

From a Western Australian

final examination.

Texts

The NSW Higher School

Certificate mark consists of

a mark for in school

assessments (50%) and an

externally examined written

paper. (50%)

The latter is used to

moderate the former.

10 Multiple Choice

Questions

Then a series of short response.

Posters

Resources we use.

Posters

Resources we use.

In 2007 his team also carried out a

world-first demonstration of two robot

aircraft that could co-operate in flight

and develop a strategy together based

on what they detected on the ground.

Professor Durrant-Whyte would also

like to see robotics fully developed in

the fight against bushfires. Robot

aircraft could detect and track the fires,

and robots, rather than people, could

cut the fire breaks.

This is Dr Alex Zelinsky, he was the

team leader for CSIRO developing

WIFI.

He also project team leader for the

SKA.

The Square Kilometre Array will be

the world’s largest and most

sensitive radio telescope.

A global science and engineering

project is underway to build the

telescope which will address

fundamental unanswered questions

about our Universe.

Bob Johnson and MAPTEK

Simply AMAZING!

Key clients include General

Motors, Ford, Volkswagen, Geely,

Chery, Great Wall Motor Company,

SAIC, BorgWarner, FEV and Jatco.

Ric Tamba

VeyronvsLupo

Mechanisms

3D Printers are becoming common in NSW schools.

Architectural Design

Environmental Design

Interior Design

Landscape Design

Structural Design

Communication Systems Design

Information Systems Design

Promotional Design

Software Design

Digital Media Design

Accessories Design

Agricultural Product Design

Fashion Design

Food Design

Industrial Design

Jewellery Design

• animal production technologies

• control technologies

• electronics technologies

• food technologies

• graphics technologies

• information technologies

• media technologies

• metals technologies

• mixed material technologies

• model-making technologies

• plant production technologies

• polymer technologies

• textile technologies

• timber technologies

• school-developed technologies

and teachwith

design processes

the theory of design including

aesthetics, function and cost

the work of designers

research

information and communication

graphics

creativity

managing and making quality projects

evaluating.

responsible and ethical design

impact on society and the environment

New Tech!

Dimension 3D printer

Roland MDX40A.

Universal 4.60 Laser

Isel 4030 small bed mill,

MDX540a

BN-20 Printer Cutter from school funds.

Trailer dropped

down into

carriageUte dropped

down inside

the carriage

Pole placed in the

holes either side of

the carriage

Pole through

hole in the

bottom of door

The sketch to the left was what I wanted to use. I had to

figure out how I was going to make the structure as it is

an unusual shape. The below images are ‘print screen’

directly from Pro DESKTOP and show what I have

designed.

Top View

Side ViewEnd View

Why?

Structures

Mechanisms

Alternative Energy

The weekend conference also included information for the more difficult

aspects of the senior program.

Aeronautical Engineering and

Telecommunications Engineering are particularly challenging for teachers.

Telecomms, crystal sets and Aero with “round the pole” racers.

http://www.pitsco.com

But try ebay.

The issue is not about STEM in schools

We have enough opportunity

We simply need to encourage more to value the holistic learning that occurs.

Head and Hands

Knowing more than words

Is taught in the TECHNOLOGY learning area.

A learning area variously known as

Design and Technology Education

Technology and Engineering Education

Career and Technical Education

Technological Education

internationally

In many places leading the way with Project Based Learning.

In many places, executing STEM education for many years.