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Self-Review Framework – effectively reviewing design and technology in your school, The Self-Review Framework (SRF), freely available as a membership benefit, is a tool designed to help you determine the quality and effectiveness of all aspects of Design and Technology provision in your school. The SRF tool enables schools to compare and assess their current practice against a comprehensive set of quality standards. The SRF provides clear descriptors and examples of standards that constitute quality D&T and, in addition, provides examples of effective practice and a range of resources that schools...
Delivering D&T through various methods (no more chalk and talk), This E-Learning course 'Delivering D&T through various methods (no more chalk and talk)', aims to help secondary D&T teachers with various ways to deliver theoretical aspects of the subject in new and interesting ways. The methods described will also help to develop students' deeper understanding of concepts, helping their communication skills and allow you to step away from a 'lecture-style' approach to teaching.Course objectives: To provide help and guidance on how to deliver D&T theory in different ways....
Design and Technology Association Subject Consultation Groups, Subject Consultation Groups: What are they and why do we have them? The Association is run for its members. As a membership association funded by subscriptions it is important that there is a mechanism for members: to have a voice and speak on behalf of the broader membership of the Association to keep the Association staff in touch with the daily work of members and suggest how the Association can support members effectively to help in the development of resources, CPD...
Food Early KS3Y7 Design and Make - Design for Health, D&T Key ResourcesFood Early KS3 – Design and Make Design for health – 5 hoursFirst published 2015; updated 2016 Producing a healthier meal aimed at teenagers. In this students investigate factors affecting food choices before designing and making a meal suitable for a teenager. They consider factors such as the importance of a balanced diet, cost, availability, cultural and religious practices and health concerns. Practical lessons include making a stir fry, a curry and kofta before working independently on their final choice of...
GCSE Key Resources: Understanding and choosing materials, D&T GCSE Key ResourcesUnderstanding and choosing materialsEnabling you to teach your students to design across material areasAges 14-16First published 2016 This resource is aimed at supporting teachers to develop their subject knowledge in understanding and choosing materials, in readiness for delivering the GCSE in Design and Technology. It forms part of a set of CPD resources aimed at modernising your design and technology curriculum at a time when there is a clear need for modernisation in the subject to develop students’ skills and knowledge
Food late KS3 Y9 Technology in Society - Hydroponics, D&T Key ResourcesFood Late KS3 – Technology in Society Hydroponics – working water – 1 hourFirst published 2015; updated 2016 Investigating alternative food production methods to ensure food production. Students investigate and discuss the benefits and drawbacks of using hydroponics systems to grow plant-based foods. Key Learning: Understanding the term hydroponics Explore the methods used and key terms Be aware of the applications throughout the world Knowledge of the advantages and disadvantages of producing food using hydroponic techniques NC 2014 Learning...
Inspire the next generation of problem-solvers, creative thinkers, and innovators., We are the only professional association for design and technology teaching nationally. We currently have over 33,000 teaching members and a fast-growing number of industry partners working closely with us and each other to inspire the next generation of problem-solvers, creative thinkers, and innovators. We invite you to join forces with us to help nurture the next generation of design talent, ensuring the UK design sector continues to be one of the fastest-growing economic sectors adding over £97 Billion to the UK economy....
Inclusive by Design Webinar, Yesterday we delivered a webinar featuring speakers from our latest issue of Designing magazine. The webinar introduced various products and initiatives designed to inspire attendees about how to integrate inclusivity in D&T classrooms. Key Speakers: Paul Woodward (D&T Association) kicked off the webinar by discussing how design is fundamentally about finding solutions to problems that can enhance people's lives. Paul showcased tools like the Braille Box, which supports students with visual impairments. The session highlighted how such inclusive design practices can be integrated into D&T lessons. Dave Williams (RNIB)...
Design Apprentice Engineer at Prodrive, Abi , Watch Abi's video here Abi works as a Design Apprentice Engineer at Prodrive where she designs fixtures for high performance cars. She describes her education experience and route into her current role and being inspired by the changing nature of technology in engineering. Play video.
Designer at Echo Brand Design, Duncan, Watch Duncan's video here Duncan is a designer at Echo Brand Design. His main focus is on branding and packaging, and he enjoys working as part of a team in developing designs and final products. Design and technology has been important to him from an early age and he values working with brands and being able to influence how companies use sustainability in their products. Play video.
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