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Why has the number of teenagers taking design and technology GCSE dropped?, For some time now, the Association has been expressing concern over the inability of the subject to move forward in response to changes in National Curriculum - and I'm not simply referring to the most recent iteration, and developments in technologies, materials, processes and pedagogy. It has also warned, that in situations where this is not happening, then the very certainty of its continuation is at question. We...
Design Education International, What is Design Education International? Design Education International is the global brand of the Design & Technology Association. We have worked extensively with the UK Department for Education together with civil servants, examination boards, local authorities, head-teachers and with teachers. Design Education International offers a wide range of consultancy services in primary and secondary curriculum development including specification of curriculum models, vocational qualifications frameworks and academic examinations, development of classroom delivery models and techniques,
GCSE and GCE Design and Technology developments: where are we?, There is no doubt about it, keeping up with the changes and possible implications for the future direction of design and technology (D&T) and related qualifications is challenging. The Awarding Organisations, the D&T Association and all those who provide the vital infrastructure that supports the subject are not to blame. Unfortunately, we are suffering from a system that has precious few experts in positions of influence
Prototyping and developing circuits from KS3 to GCSE, Electronics can be great fun, I have never seen a pupil look disappointed when their circuit works for the first time; YOU too can enjoy the feeling by building your own circuits after my session. Session Content: This session is suitable for absolute beginners or teachers that are a bit ‘rusty’ when it comes to developing circuits It will leave you with the confidence to let pupils develop their own circuits from scratch without soldering...
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 Design and Technology Secondary Subject Leaders Files, The Design and Technology Secondary Subject Leaders Files First published 2017 The subject leaders’ files consist of a set of ten files that can be used as an integrated set or as individual files to support and key factors in design and technology. File One D&T – The National Picture File Two ...
Product Design Early KS3 Year 7 - Design and Make – Jewellery Design, Product Design Early KS3 Year 7 - Design and Make – Jewellery DesignStudents are required to design and make an item of jewellery based upon 20th century design movements, reflecting the essential features of the chosen movement. It contains example mood boards, using a viewfinder for inspiration and a video on using 2D Design to help make a pewter mould before outlining the pewter casting method.This...
The award winners are: Design and Technology Education and Industry Engagement Award Andrew Kyprianou Karl Thomas Luke Baines International Development and Support of Design and Technology Award Michael Hacker International Development and Support of D&T Award Eric Wan Exceptional Support for Design and Technology Award Stephen Thomas Sarah Catling James Poynter ...
Quick Step: Designing your new D&T Dept, This handy guide helps you if you are fortunate enough to have a new department or facilities, to ensure that you get what is best for you and students. It offers advice on how to gain funding, steer the planning and design, costs and functions of your new department, and includes H&S information, sources of advice and information and how to deal with architects and the building trade. The guide looks...
GCSE Key Resources: Generating initial design ideas, D&T GCSE Key ResourcesGenerating initial design ideasEnabling you to teach your students how to be creative Ages 14-16First published 2016 This resource is aimed at supporting teachers to develop their subject knowledge in the area of outlining design possibilities, 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...
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