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Curriculum, Different countries have their own specific national curricula. Yet all seek to develop children and young people’s practical designing and making ability, and their creativity in solving real and relevant problems. Studying Design and Technology includes the use of a broad range of knowledge, skills, and understanding, and prompts engagement in a wide variety of activities. Pupils design and make products that solve real and relevant problems within a variety of contexts. Through evaluation of past and present Design and Technology, they develop a critical understanding...
Matt McLain, Matt is teacher educator at Liverpool John Moores University, where he leads secondary initial teacher education, having led the design and technology postgraduate route beforehand. Before becoming a teacher educator, he taught design and technology in the Greater Merseyside area for eleven years, as a subject leader, lead practitioner and advanced skills teacher; working with teachers at a local and national level. Matt has been an active member of the Design and Technology Association since joining in the 1990s. Recently he helped to develop of the subject content for the design
Challenging Learners in KS3 Design & Technology, Teachers across the UK are invited to join a free live webinar focused on challenging and engaging the more able children in your classroom in KS3 Design and Technology. Taking place on Wednesday 4th June from 3:45–4:45pm, the session is open to all schools and will include practical strategies to support mixed ability teaching. Hosted by NACE (National Association for Able Children in Education) in partnership with the Design & Technology Association, the webinar will introduce a suite of free ‘Inspired by Industry’ resources to provide open-ended, real-world...
Empowering Secondary Teachers in Design and Technology, This month, we hosted a three-day training course at our headquarters in Banbury, aimed at equipping secondary teachers with the necessary tools to deliver an engaging and comprehensive Design and Technology (D&T) curriculum. The event drew educators from various schools to enhance their grasp of D&T and refine their teaching methods. Over the course of three intensive days, participants engaged in a series of enriching discussions, workshops, and hands-on experiences, led by our experienced Curriculum Consultant, Lol Conway. Lol explains, “The 3 Day Intensive...
BS 4163:2021+A1:2022 Health and safety for design and technology in schools and similar establishments – Code of practice, BS 4163:2021+A1:2022 Health and safety for design and technology in schools and similar establishments – Code of practice - Printed Booklet A4 printed booklet. This essential document is the basis for all D&T Health and Safety publications and guidance and provides an explanation of the legal aspects of the British Standard Code of Practice. In any investigation by the Health and Safety Executive it will be the ultimate reference document...
Examination reform, I can’t wait!, Some 25 years on from the moment in history that Richard Kimbell was referring to, I wonder if we are at the brink of another defining moment in the history of the subject. Perhaps lacking quite the same impact and gravitas, nevertheless, with the impending publication of the new Design and Technology GCSE specifications, finally, and after all these years, we may be able to shed the endorsed titles including ‘resistant materials’ and ‘graphic products’ and begin to refer to the subject itself, design and technology. For too...
Chair of the Design & Technology Association Board of Trustees, Bill Williams, In this episode, we start a series in which we will talk with Design & Technology Association Trustees about their careers to date and the reasons why being a Trustee of the Association and being connected to its work is important to them. We start this series by talking with Bill Williams, Chair of D&TA Trustees. 🎧 Listen hereBill is an experienced CEO across the manufacturing and engineering sectors. He was formerly a member of the Board of Group Lotus...
GCSE Textiles Rescue – Piped Seam, GCSE Textiles Rescue – Piped SeamAges 14-16First published 2014 This five minute video shows the technique of making a piped seam, a closed seam used as a decorative feature on a range of products. This is a more challenging seam than others, involving careful measuring and accurate stitching and will help students gain higher grades. The video includes explanations of where these might be used and step-by step instructions on making the seam. A number of other instructional videos and presentations have been developed and are...
GCSE Textiles Rescue – French Seam, GCSE Textiles Rescue – French SeamAges 14-16First published 2014 This four minute video shows the technique of making a French seam, a more advanced technique that will help students get better grades. It includes explanations of where this technique is used and the products they might be used in, as well as detailed step-by step instructions on making a French seam and how it differs from an open seam. A number of other instructional videos and presentations have been developed and are available showing a range of...
Food Late KS3 Y9 Design and Make Event Food, D&T Key ResourcesFood Late KS3 – Design and MakeEvent Food – 6 hoursFirst published 2015; updated 2016 Investigating the breadth and variety of food served at festivals and events. Students determine what needs to be considered when considering food provision, including preparing suitable dishes and considering environmental issues. Key learning: Determining what the consumer wants and needs from food at a festival/ event Working out costs and profitability Environmental considerations of serving food and minimising waste at a festival...
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