MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, ARTS AND CULTURE

[Pages:40]Republic of Namibia

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, ARTS AND CULTURE

NAMIBIA SENIOR SECONDARY CERTIFICATE (NSSC)

DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY SYLLABUS ADVANCED SUBSIDIARY LEVEL SYLLABUS CODE: 8256 GRADE 12

FOR IMPLEMENTATION IN 2021 FOR FIRST EXAMINATION IN 2021

Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture National Institute for Educational Development (NIED) Private Bag 2034 Okahandja Namibia

? Copyright NIED, Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture, 2020 Design and Technology Syllabus Advanced Subsidiary Level Grade 12

ISBN: 978-99945-2-220-0

Printed by NIED

Publication date: 2020

TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Introduction.................................................................................................1 2. Rationale...................................................................................................1 3. Aims.........................................................................................................2 4. Additional information...................................................................................2 4.1 Guided learning hours.................................................................................. 2 4.2 Recommended prior learning.........................................................................2 4.3 Progression............................................................................................... 2 4.4 Grading and reporting.................................................................................. 2 4.5 Support materials and approved textbooks...................................................... 3 4.6 Specialist rooms and tools............................................................................ 3 5. Learning content......................................................................................... 3 6. Assessment objectives............................................................................... 23 7. Scheme of assessment.............................................................................. 24 7.1 Differentiation........................................................................................... 24 7.2 Description of papers................................................................................. 24 8. Specification grid.......................................................................................25 9. Grade descriptions.................................................................................... 26 10. Criteria for assessment of project.................................................................. 28 Annexe A: Glossary of terms used in Design and Technology teaching and

assessment activities.......................................................................30 Annexe B: List of tools for the learners' needs...................................................... 32 Annexe C: Coursework assessment summary form............................................. 33

Note: This syllabus is not available for part-time learners.

1. INTRODUCTION

The Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate Advanced Subsidiary (NSSCAS) level is designed as a one year course for examination after completion of the Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate for Ordinary (NSSCO) level. The syllabus is designed to meet the requirements of the National Curriculum for Basic Education and has been approved by the National Examination, Assessment and Certification Board (NEACB).

The National Curriculum Guidelines, applicable at the stage of senior secondary education (Grade 10-12) and at equivalent stages of non-formal education, as part of life-long learning, recognise the uniqueness of the learner and adhere to the philosophy of learner-centred education.

The Namibian National Curriculum Guidelines

recognise that learning involves developing values and attitudes as well as knowledge and skills

promote self-awareness and an understanding of the attitudes, values and beliefs of others in a multilingual and multicultural society

encourage respect for human rights and freedom of speech provide insight and understanding of crucial "global" issues in a rapidly changing world

which affect quality of life: e.g. the AIDS pandemic, global warming, environmental degradation, misdistribution of wealth, expanding and increasing conflicts, the technological explosion and increased connectivity recognise that as information in its various forms becomes more accessible, learners need to develop higher cognitive skills of analysis, interpretation and evaluation to use information effectively seek to challenge and to motivate learners to reach their full potential and to contribute positively to the environment, economy and society

The Namibian National Curriculum Guidelines provide opportunities for developing essential, key skills across the various fields of study. Such skills cannot be developed in isolation and they may differ from context to context according to a field of study. The key/essential skills are:

communication skills information skills numeracy skills self-management and competitive skills problem solving skills social and co-operative skills physical skills work and study skills critical and creative thinking skills

2. RATIONALE

The primary goal of Design and Technology is to increase the technological literacy of learners. Technological literacy is the understanding of and capability of using the technologies necessary to live and work in a technological society. Every learner lives in a world where decisions concerning technology have a significant impact on their careers, well-being and overall quality of life.

The NSSCAS Design and Technology syllabus is designed to build on knowledge and skills

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acquired in the NSSCO Design and Technology in order to prepare young male and female Namibians for the demand of the technological world of the 21st century. It will therefore equip them with a variety of knowledge, skills and attitudes that not only prepare them for further training and employment, but for life in general.

Learners engaged in Design and Technology activities will:

develop a better understanding of the role of technology in society; nurture an appreciation for the importance between and among technological systems; solve technological problems through the application and use of tools, materials and

processes; investigate and study the technological world of the past, present and future; analyse technological systems and the impact of these systems on the environment and

society.

3. AIMS

The aims of the syllabus are the same for all learners. They are set out below and describe the educational purposes of a course in Design and Technology for the (NSSCAS) examination. They are not listed in order of priority. The aims are to extend and deepen knowledge and understanding relating to design activities to

underpin personal engagement in analysis, synthesis and implementation provide opportunities for experiential development of designing and implementation

skills stimulate aesthetic sensibility and develop critical faculties in the context of technical,

economic and moral value judgements develop an awareness of the significance of design and technology upon society provide an opportunity for the learner to initiate personally and accept major

responsibility for the organisation and management of a project

4. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

4.1 Guided learning hours The NSSCAS level syllabuses are designed on the assumption that learners have about 180 guided learning hours per subject over the duration of the course (1 year), but this is for guidance only. The number of hours required to gain the qualification may vary according to local conditions and the learners' prior experience of the subject. The National Curriculum for Basic Education (NCBE) indicates that this subject will be taught for 9 periods of 40 minutes each per 7-day cycle, or 6 periods of 40 minutes each per 5-day cycle, over a year.

4.2 Recommended prior learning It is required that learners who are beginning this course should have previously completed NSSCO course in Design and Technology.

4.3 Progression NSSCAS Design and Technology provides a suitable foundation for the study of Design and Technology related courses in higher education. Depending on the local university entrance requirement, it may permit or assist progression directly to university courses in Engineering, Architecture or other related course in higher education. Equally it is suitable for learners intending to pursue careers or further study in any other related courses.

4.4 Grading and reporting NSSCAS results are shown by one of the grades a, b, c, d or e indicating the standard achieved, grade a being the highest and grade e the lowest. `Ungraded' indicates that the candidate has failed to reach the standard required for a pass at NSSCAS level.

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4.5 Support materials and approved textbooks Copies of NSSCAS syllabuses, recent specimen material, question papers and examiner reports are sent to all schools. Assessment/Coursework manuals in subjects, where applicable are sent to schools. Approved learning support materials are available on the Senior Secondary Textbook Catalogue for Schools. The Textbook Catalogue is available on nied.edu.na 4.6 Specialist rooms and tools Specialist rooms appropriate to the option(s) chosen by a school should be available for practical work. A list of machinery and tools that are needed for each option, appears in Annexe B of this syllabus. 5. LEARNING CONTENT The curriculum content is set out in two parts: Part 1 Compulsory Part 2 Options All learners are to follow Part 1 (Compulsory). From Part 2, learners follow only one of the three alternatives: 2.1 Design communication 2.2 Resistant materials 2.3 Technology

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PART 1 COMPULSORY

The curriculum objectives in Part 1 are to be followed by all learners. It is envisaged that this Compulsory content will be covered, in an integrated manner in the teaching of the optional specialist area from Part 2.

THEME/TOPIC

GENERAL OBJECTIVES

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES

Learners will:

Learners should be able to:

1. 1 Sustainable resources understand conservation methods for

and design

natural resources

formulate different conservation methods for natural resources examine how the natural resources are conserved/destroyed as

sources of energy

draw up conclusions on advantages and disadvantages of the identified conservation methods

be aware of recycling as elementary

justify ways of using recycling to conserve natural resources

conservation method of natural resources

understand different sources and uses of energy

evaluate the following sources of energy - wind - water - solar - fossil fuel - tidal - magnetic - gravity

explain the concept of conservation and the terms - finite supply - infinite supply - renewable energy sources - non-renewable energy sources

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