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Making design and technology accessible for all learners, Teaching design and technology within a SEND setting presents unique challenges – but also incredible opportunities. At Bradfields Academy in Chatham, Kent, a creative and resourceful approach has enabled the department to adapt workshop tools, processes, and equipment so all learners can thrive. This page brings together a range of inspiring strategies and practical adaptations from Bradfields Academy, a specialist all-through SEND provision supporting pupils from Year R to Year 14. With around 444 pupils on roll, classes are structured into communities based on individual...
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 project students will: Explore and critically...
A Glimpse into Real-World Design, As part of their continued exploration of careers in design and technology, a group of Year 13 students from Langley Grammar School in Slough visited Designworks, an award-winning design and engineering consultancy based in Windsor. The visit offered students a unique opportunity to step inside a leading UK design studio and gain first-hand insight into the world of product development, modelmaking, and innovation across sectors such as medical, consumer, and digital. The visit included an informative talk covering the company’s work, clients, and the wide range of...
Concept Design Masterclass Feedback, Michael Noonan is a teacher at Queen Elizabeth's School Barnet. Recently, Michael participated in the ‘'Sketching & Rendering in Concept Design Masterclass by Seymourpowell’. This experience allowed him to glean insights from industry experts and contributed to his innovative teaching approach. Response to the Masterclass: The Sketching and Rendering in Concept Design Masterclass offered by Seymourpowell in collaboration with The Design & Technology Association is an excellent resource, thoroughly enriching for the technology team at our school. The course provided a focus on sketching and rendering techniques, which could be...
Understanding the iterative design cycle in primary D&T, Does your curriculum allow opportunities for problem-solving, analytical-thinking, iteration, resilience and a growth-mindset? This E-Learning course provides teachers with further understanding of the iterative design cycle used in primary Design and Technology. Designed to help teachers develop design, analysis, communication, problem-solving skills and much more in their D&T curriculum. Suitable for new D&T leads, teaching assistants and classroom teachers. Course objectives: What is an iterative design process? What structure can D&T units follow? Evaluative and analytical skills...
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 and...
Sustainability in product design, Sustainability in product design First Published 2018Ages 14-18 This item is a download Awareness of the issues around sustainable design has increased markedly in recent years and building sustainability into products is now recognised as essential. To fully understand the issues and approaches designers need to be aware of the impacts of design and manufacture and change their thinking and approaches to ensure products are viable in terms of minimising negative effects. This free resource, developed with the support of SolidWorks, offers a wide-ranging look at sustainability in product design...
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 and conceptual models with students. Increase awareness of alternative modelling techniques...
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: • To provide help...
H&S Train the Trainer -Secondary Textiles Training Standards (STHS) 23 Sept, This refresher course is suitable for all registered RDTHSC's who currently prepare colleagues to meet the Specialist Textiles Health and Safety Training Standards. The course will familiarise you with the STHS Training Standards and the Specialist Textiles H&S training resources. These resources provide a range of practical activities that will prepare you to deliver a 1-day course for colleagues in schools and colleges to meet the STHS Training Standards. During the day you will have the opportunity to work through...
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