Year Level(s):
Primary, Secondary
Learning Area:
Technologies
Subject Area(s):
Design & Technology
Pre-Service Concession:
Yes

Design and Technology Teachers Association of SA Inc.

The Design and Technology Teachers Association (DATTA – SA) is the professional organisation for design & technology, innovation and engineering educators. DATTA supports the profession through leadership, professional development activities, membership services, classroom activities and on-line curriculum support.

DATTA SA, in conjunction with DATTA Australia and all affiliated state DATTA Associations across Australia, takes on the responsibility for:

  • Promoting and supporting rigorous professional standards for the teaching of the new Technologies curriculum R-10
  • Fostering and driving high-quality professional development for teachers and school leaders in relation to Technologies curriculum
  • Working collaboratively across jurisdictions and engaging with key professional bodies to support and enhance the implementation and development of technologies curriculum

Membership

The benefits of being a DATTA SA member include:

  • Discount to professional development conferences and seminars
  • Members Only Forum
  • Members only online teaching resources through the website
  • Access to the bulk order scheme
  • Industry Visits
  • Eligibility for awards of excellence (nominated by colleagues)
  • Opportunity to serve on the Executive Committee of DATTA
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Acknowledgement of Country

We acknowledge the traditional owners throughout South Australia and we pay respect to the custodians of the lands on which we live and learn. We respect their spiritual relationship with Country and acknowledge that their cultural and heritage beliefs are still as important to those living today and we do so in the spirit of reconciliation.