[Design and Technology] destech Digest, Vol 126, Issue 27

Mcintyre, Stuart S mcintyre.stuart.s at edumail.vic.gov.au
Thu Aug 27 17:07:38 AEST 2015 

Who would have thought something so trivial would cause so much controversy!

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I have the printed study design from 2012 and it says life cycle analysis. It has not changed.  

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> Maryann,
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> I understand that Life Cycle Analysis is the ?approved? term as per the updated study design.  However, as this terminology was modified midway through a time period for the current study design, we have the issue that the Textbook uses the former language.  In this circumstance, and as both terms are used in industry, I feel both titles should be accepted.
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> Again I reiterate are we testing students rote learning of terminology or their understanding and application of that terminology?
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> We do need clarification on this discussion by the VCAA as if this is the rule that will be applied I will spend valuable revision time on terminology!
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> Life cycle assessment is not in the study design. It is called life 
> cycle analysis in the study design. Maryann Augustinus UHS
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> That is a wonderful explanation of positive design for improving community needs? solving problems, and even sustainability.
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> Idea for Unit 1 - Redesign a Refugee Shelter
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> Good example of humanitarian design ?The students wanted to raise awareness of the refugee issue and show how we can use design for good rather than just for profit,?
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> To clarify this question both Life cycle analysis and life cycle 
> assessment are in the study design therefore both are accepted when exams are marked.
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> Robin Panousieris
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> My knowledge, understanding and guidance has also been to accept both.
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> I agree,  although I use "analysis' in my teaching, some resources use 
> "assessment".
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> Either term is accurate in industry, as Stuart mentioned, and I think 
> we are just arguing semantics.
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> I would hope the question would ask them to explain or describe the 
> sustainability model, rather than identify it anyway.  Aren't we 
> assessing the depth of their understanding and application of the 
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> <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Life-cycle_assessment>
> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Life-cycle_assessment
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> I'm not sure why we don't give a mark for either. I understand that is 
> in the study design but see the link above.
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> Or google 'life cycle analyses' and see what comes up.
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> Just a reminder that LCA is life cycle analysis not assessment. If 
> students write 'assessment' in the exam they will get a 0.
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> Cheers Maryann Augustinus UHS
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