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In recent years the syllabi of all technology-related subjects have been revised. Anew subject, Design and Communication Graphics, has replaced the traditional Technical Drawing subject. This new subject aims to develop students’ spatial awareness and graphical communication skills in the context of design. Parametric CAD forms a significant element of the subject. This research paper reports on a study into the use of parametric CAD by teachers in Irish post-primary schools. The research found that teachers were enthusiastic and welcomed the inclusion of the software as part of their teaching. However, the novel teaching environment was challenging which had a significant affect on their pedagogical approaches. The findings highlight the need for affective teacher professional development that explores the declarative as well as the procedural knowledge required for mastery of the CAD software.  \nKey words  \napplications in subject areas, improving classroom teaching, pedagogical issues, secondary education, teaching/learning strategies  \n1. Introduction  \nOwen-Jackson (2000) notes that many state education systems since their development have had a practical or craft element. Traditionally these subjects have had a strong vocational dimension aimed at introducing students to particular industries and developing skills and knowledge to be used in the workplace. The development of technical education in Ireland is no exception; subjects such as woodwork, metalwork and mechanical drawing were developed as vocational subjects in the early 1930s. With the development of a comprehensive curriculum in the 1960s these subjects found their way into the mainstream second level curriculum (McGarr, 2010) . Although part of the mainstream curriculum, they remain strongly vocational in focus. Speaking about the focus of these early technology subjects Owen-Jackson (2000) claims these subjects were “concerned only with the passing on to pupils traditional knowledge and skills.  \nPupils were required only to learn the knowledge, not to understand it, and to copy and practise the making skills”(p. 5) . Internationally technology education at post-primary level is now recognised as an opportunity for students to develop technological capability through project-based  \nlearning (Todd, 1999; Doppelt, 2003; Frank, Lavy & Elata, 2003; Mettas & Constantinou, 2008) . The use of problem-based learning strategies and an increased emphasis in design has seen these subjects change from primarily a place of drill and practice activities to one which encourages student creativity, inquiry, research, evaluation and collaboration.  \nRecent curricular changes to the suite of technology subjects at post-primary level in Ireland reflect these changes. The new Design and Communication Graphics syllabus, which replaces the Technical Drawing Syllabus, has changed considerably in its focus. While traditionally a subject that focused on the development of draughting skills, the new syllabus claims that technology education isan “essential component of the curriculum”(Department of Education and Science, 2006, p. iii) providing learning outcomes which contribute significantly to the provision of a broad and balanced curriculum. These, according to the syllabus, include graphic communication, creative problem solving, spatial abilities, design capabilities and computer graphics and CAD modelling skills. Among the key aims of the programme it aims to develop the creative thinking and problem solving abilities of students.  \nA significant element of the new syllabus (40%)","cbCailAXO8YcPFr4","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCailAXO8YcPFr4","pdf",51574,"English","# Introduction\n## Teaching CAD and the problems of ICT integration","[{\"question\":\"What curriculum changes drive the need for parametric CAD in Irish post-primary schools?\",\"answer\":\"The Technology syllabi were revised, with Design and Communication Graphics replacing Technical Drawing. 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