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Catherine Ritman-Smith, Head of Learning at the Design Museum

Head of Learning at the Design Museum, Catherine Ritman-Smith, Catherine joined the Design Museum in 2009 and is currently Head of Learning. She oversees the learning programme for schools, colleges, and universities, professional development for teachers, and activities for families, children and young people. Catherine also leads on digital learning and established Design Ventura, the museum’s award-winning enterprise project. Since 2010 Design Ventura has supported over 47,000 young people to explore the role of contemporary design in our economy by challenging students to design new products the Design Museum shop. Catherine liaises...

(Re)Introducing D&T to your Primary Curriculum.

(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&T curriculum creation and delivery. Design and technology in...

Writing a Scheme of Learning in D&T: Putting Pedagogy First

Writing a Scheme of Learning in D&T: Putting Pedagogy First, Study 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 ‘Writing a Scheme of Learning in D&T: Putting Pedagogy First’. The course aims to give specialist and non-specialist teachers of Design and Technology the confidence to write and develop student-centred schemes of learning Course objectives: • Provide a meaningful learning experience for students, based on knowledge and skills required...

In Conversation with Pim Van Baarsen

CEO, Silverstone Technology Cluster, Pim Van Baarsen, Podcast brought to you by the Design and Technology Association in association with The Edge Foundation. Listen now! We are fortunate to be in conversation with Pim van Baarsen CEO of the Silverstone Technology Cluster, a high-tech business group situated geographically within an hours drive of the Silverstone race circuit.Pim joined the Motorsport Industry Association after completing a Master’s degree in business studies. During his time there he was presented with the AIM Young Business Person of the Year award for his efforts in helping the organisation grow. ...

Teaching electronics in KS3 D&T

Teaching electronics in KS3 D&T, This 'Teaching electronics in KS3 D&T' course has been created to help all D&T teachers improve their confidence and understanding of electronics within design and technology at secondary schools. Objectives:• A basic understanding of electronic concepts.• Basic knowledge of key components.• Design methods suitable for KS3 & 4.• How to develop an electronic solution to a problem.• Ways forward for curriculum and skill development.By participating in this course, you will:• Get access to a number of downloadable resources and videos• Upon completion of the course, delegates receive an electronic certificate...

Design Innovation

Design Innovation, Age 11-16 yearsFirst published 2013 This project is aimed at Key Stage 3 and 4 students studying product design and consists of six lessons of one hour each. It focuses on critical assessment, research and using results to develop and communicate ideas. There are many approaches to innovation in product design to stimulate ideas, from models, a critical examination of existing products, real or imagined; to sessions including Hothousing, Crowd Sourcing and Open Sourcing concerned with generating and gathering ideas and opening up new avenues. During the...

Units not projects - A learning-first approach to D&T

Units not projects - A learning-first approach to D&T, Study 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 'Units not projects' course is aimed at teachers and subject leaders of design & technology to implement an effective curriculum structure that focuses on the learning needs of the students. This learning led approach can be carefully structured through strategically designed units of work rather than squeezing subject theory around a design and make project.The structure of this course has been...

Modelmaking, Prototyping and Conceptual Models Training Bundle

Modelmaking, Prototyping and Conceptual Models Training Bundle, We have created a training bundle of two E-Learning courses, aimed at KS3 and KS4 but significant for other age groups. The training bundle includes an inspiring masterclass developed in collaboration with Jude Pullen and the Design & Technology Association on Prototyping and Conceptual Models and another E-Learning course focused around modelmaking and prototyping, giving you a comprehensive suite of materials to develop your, and your students’ skills and understanding of this vital part of the design and make process. With the help...

Prototyping and Conceptual Models for KS3 & KS4

Prototyping and Conceptual Models for KS3 & KS4, This course aims to help teachers to develop skills and competence around the generation of models and prototypes for design and technology. Whilst aimed primarily at key stages 3 and 4, it will have significance and use at other age groups too. It is part of a range of E-Learning CPD courses available for teachers that give an overall competence level for D&T curriculum creation and delivery. Course objectives: To provide help and guidance when creating prototypes

Surviving your ECT years

Surviving your ECT years , Study 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 ‘Surviving your ECT years’ course, has been developed, by a recently qualified teacher, for newly qualified teachers. This course is based around the delivery of design and technology in primary and secondary schools, and although it refers to content of the English National Curriculum it also incorporates other aspects that may make it suitable for delivery in other countries and school contexts.Course objectives:...

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