Course Catalogue

Technology, Engineering and Society EDUC4101

  • Academic Session: 2026-27
  • School: School of Education
  • Credits: 20
  • Level: Level 4 (SCQF level 10)
  • Typically Offered: Runs Throughout Semesters 1 and 2
  • Available to Visiting Students: No
  • Collaborative Online International Learning: No
  • Curriculum For Life: No

Short Description

Students in the early phase of study to become teachers of technological subjects are required by the GTCS to undertake an industrial experience placement as part of their programme of study. This course builds in an industrial placement, but also discusses the ways in which technology and engineering intersect with society, both locally and globally.

Timetable

Ten one hour teaching sessions (5xlecture; 5xseminar) and placement in industry, commercial or third sector enterprise.

Requirements of Entry

None

Excluded Courses

None

Co-requisites

None

Assessment

Students will complete a final 2,000 word report on their industrial placement with the terms of reference for this report reflecting the taught course content. Prior to the final submission they will complete a shorter summative equivalent task of 1000 words outlining and analysing the systems used within their industrial placement they have identified for use within the final report. This submission will be included as an appendix to the final submission.

Course Aims

This course aims to provide experience in an industrial or commercial context together with an opportunity to observe forms of technology and technological systems. The course also seeks to help students engage with the meanings associated with technology and to encourage critical thought on technology and its relation to society.

 

The course supports students to meet the following areas of the Standard for Provisional Registration:

 

2.1.4 Have knowledge and understanding of contexts for learning to fulfil their responsibilities in literacy, numeracy, health and wellbeing and interdisciplinary learning

2.2.2 Have knowledge and understanding of the schools and learning communities in which they teach and their own professional responsibilities within them

3.1.1 Plan coherent, progressive and stimulating teaching programmes which match learners' needs and abilities

3.1.2 Communicate effectively and interact productively with learners, individually and collectively.

4.1 Read and critically engage with professional literature, educational research and policy

 

The course will also develop the following graduate attributes: Subject Specialists; Investigative; Resourceful and Responsible; Confident; Adaptable; Ethically and Socially Aware.

Intended Learning Outcomes of Course

By the end of this course students will be able to:

■ Analyse a commercial, industrial or service context with attention to the form and role of technology.

■ Discuss concepts and frameworks from the philosophy of technology and its relation to society.

■ Critically discuss the relationship between technology and work.

■ Identify and critically evaluate key the benefits and disadvantages of technological development.

Minimum Requirement for Award of Credits

No exceptions