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How to implement electrical systems and electronics in the primary D&T curriculum, This course aims to provide D&T teachers at KS1 and KS2 with inspiration and practical advice to implement electrical systems and electronics into their D&T curriculum.With downloadable resources, Focused Tasks, checklists and more, help improve confidence and knowledge in this area of D&T.Objectives: To help understand what and when to teach. Gain confidence and improve your knowledge of electrical systems, circuits and components. By participating...
What’s new... and how to deal with it, Most of us are now aware of the changes to design and technology resulting from the National Curriculum review in England, but just how well are we doing in terms of preparing for implementing these changes by September? As teachers begin to explore the new programmes of study (PoS), we have received a number of calls and emails at the Association from teachers with responsibility for leading D&T and developing their schemes of work. Quite understandably some are expressing concern and requesting help. In the first...
Les Porter, Les was teacher-trained at Shoreditch Teacher Training College and started his teaching career in 1966 as a CDT teacher at Heathside School in Weybridge. After a number of appointments in Surrey, in 1974 he was appointed as Head of the D&T faculty at Sandhurst School in Berkshire. Over the next 25 years he taught in a number of schools in Surrey and Berkshire. During his time with Berkshire he was seconded as part of the LEA advisory team and also undertook an MA in D&T Education. In 1991 he left main-stream teaching...
(Re)Introducing D&T to your Primary Curriculum., (Re)Introducing D&T to your primary curriculumStudy in your own time and at your own pace with the D&T Association e-learning courses. No need to travel or take time out of school.This E-Learning course ‘(Re)Introducing D&T to your primary curriculum’ aims to help all primary teachers and D&T Leaders to implement quality design and technology learning into their primary curriculum. It is part of a range of E-Learning CPD courses available for teachers that give an overall competence level for D
GCSE Textiles Rescue Presentation - Making GCSE learning active and engaging, Ages 14-16First released 2012; updated 2014 This presentation was delivered to a group of textiles teachers at a training event in 2012. The event was recorded and the narration has been updated and is included in the presentation which uses a ‘learning by doing’ approach to reinforce theories and techniques. The presentation looks at the properties of fibres, dyes, fabric construction, three-dimensional work, non-woven fabrics and how students remember and record their learning. Please note:...
Our Bespoke INSET packages give all primary and secondary schools delivering D&T the opportunity to have training in-school or online. These are for members and non-members and can offer a flexible and cost-effective alternative to scheduled CPD events and training days. These can be delivered in-school or online to effectively meet your school requirements by developing a bespoke package to meet your highly individual needs. Schools have many different requirements: Curriculum training for their team, addressing arising challenges within their department, improving skills and knowledge, helping with assessment...
Design and Technology National Curriculum for England, To support schools the Design and Technology Association provides training, advice, information, and guidance regarding the National Curriculum Design and Technology Programmes of Study introduced in September 2014, we have produced a number of resources, and will continue to, including some developed in collaboration with the National Curriculum Expert Group for Design and Technology. During the National Curriculum review the Department for Education (DfE) set up the Expert Group. This was given the task of advising the DfE on implementation and worked closely with...
Head of Operations (Europe), VEX Robotics, Paul McKnight, Paul has been responsible for the VEX Robotics brand since its UK launch in 2012. The launch of the VEX IQ platform in 2015, aimed at Key Stages 2 and 3, has seen awareness and adoption of the platform grow further with VEX embedded in education from Year 3 right through to University. VEX Robotics, the worlds leading educational robotics company, is committed to developing free STEM curriculum to allow teachers to engage students through robotics. Overseeing the development of partnerships with organisations and companies...
GCSE Textiles Rescue, In 2012 the D&T Association developed the GCSE Textiles Rescue programme, sponsored by the All Saints Educational Trust. The programme included national and regional workshops and on-line seminars for textiles teachers aiming to improve Textiles Technology GCSE results. Presentations from the six seminars have been fully revised by Julie Messenger and updated in 2014 and are available for download. They include edited recordings from the events. Please note: these resources refer to the previous GCSE specification and not the current D&T GCSE. On-line Seminars ...
Caribbean Fruit Cocktails, Caribbean Fruit Cocktails – Year 6 (Ages 9–11). Pupils explore fruits, nutrition, and cultural food links through a St Lucia-themed project. Includes PowerPoint, worksheets, and planning materials guiding research, preparation, and evaluation of fruit-based drinks.
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