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GCSE 2019-20 Contextual Challenges Published

GCSE 2019-20 Contextual Challenges Published, Andy Mitchell reflects on the publication of the new GCSE Contextual Challenges that comprise 50% of the mark in the recently introduced Design and Technology GCSE. It’s been interesting to read the next batch of GCSE Contextual Challenges published this week by the Awarding Organisations (AO). The 1st of June has now become a much-anticipated and key date in the D&T annual calendar of events. I’ve been delighted by many of the responses on social media, from teachers clearly getting to grips with the new challenge resulting from...

Martin Chandler

Martin Chandler, Originally trained as an architect. Taught Design & Technology for 30 years. 25 years as a Head of Department in 3 London schools. 11 years as an Advanced Skills Teacher in Design & Technology. Taught at all key stages 1-5 and on GTP & GCSE training Trainer for ProDESKTOP CAD/CAM Taught mainly Design, Graphics, Resistant Materials and Systems and Control at GCSE level and BTEC and Diploma at level 2. Taught A level Design & Technology, moderated and examined A level exams for a...

Sarah Pook

Sarah Pook, My name is Sarah Pook and I am the Hampshire County Advisor for Design and Technology. I have previously worked in industry and mainstream education. I have been a Lead Practioner of Design and Technology. I have also been Head of Food Technology and have been Head of Design Technology. So what can I offer you? Advice on Health and Safety in the Design Technology classrooms Health and Safety training courses for Design and Technology teachers NQT and Schools Direct support Experience of working in underperforming...

In conversation with Jonty Deeley Williamson

Head of learning and development at the UK Battery Industrialisation Centre (UKBIC) , Jonty Deeley Williamson, Talk about battery power and people's attention automatically turns to electric vehicles, but in reality, this is one sector of a rapidly growing market. With this growth, there is an increasing need for young people to enter the sector and help design and make the power plants of the future. 🎧 Listen hereIn this episode, we talk with Jonty Deely Williamson, who heads up learning and development at the UK Battery Industrialisation Centre (UKBIC) Previously a science teacher, he has worked...

Get Designing - Generating real design ideas

Get Designing - Generating real design ideas, First published 2012 This activity is about getting students to really understand design challenges and the design process and, where possible, work like real designers. The project should take place over three lessons and covers: Design Understanding: Developing real knowledge of the design challenge through investigation. Design Practice: Using play to develop design skills that specifically respond to the design challenge. Peer Review: Putting all the ideas on the table, depersonalising them and letting go of intellectual property rights. ...

In Conversation with Lynne Bianchi

Vice Dean for Social Responsibility, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility, Lynne Bianchi, In this episode, we are delighted to be joined by Dr Lynne Bianchi. Lynne is Vice Dean for Social Responsibility, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility, Director of the Science & Engineering Education Research and Innovation Hub & Senior Lecturer at Manchester University. A staunch advocate of STEM and vocational education, we track Lynne's journey from her school days, which did not pass without challenge, to her current role at Manchester University and how this came to her through a slightly unorthodox process. We also dig deep into...

Design and Technology GCSE

Design and Technology GCSE , The new single title Design and Technology GCSE is a significant milestone in the history of the subject. It is important that Design and Technology teachers fully embrace the spirit of the reform and develop their department’s ability to provide a positive and enhanced experience for their students. We will provide new information and support for teachers as soon as it becomes available Take a look at all the specifications from all the Awarding Organisations OCR D&T GCSE specification AQA D&T GCSE specification ...

GCSE Key Resources: Designing in Contexts classroom teaching resource

GCSE Key Resources: Designing in Contexts classroom teaching resource, Designing in Contexts classroom teaching resource Ages 14-16First published 2017 This D&T GCSE Key Resource is based on five separate classroom activities that can be delivered consecutively or as separate lessons, where appropriate. The topics for each activity are: Designing in context Exploring the situation Identify the needs and wants of people 1 & 2 Develop design ideas to meet users’ needs and wants Evaluate existing products It includes a PowerPoint presentation that can be adapted...

VEX GO

VEX GO, Session Content: Introduce VEX GO - a STEM education kit for Key Stage 2 Show how VEX STEM Labs can be used to cover a wider range of STEM subjects Share the free VEXcode VR virtual robot coding tool Presented by: Chris Calver, UK Education Manager at VEX Robotics. Chris works on content, curriculum, training and more. Prior to joining VEX, he headed up the education team at Rapid Electronics where he worked on STEM education projects for 20 years including the Toyota Technology Challenge, VEX Robotics...

In Conversation with Professor Rebecca Earley

Design researcher & team leader, Prof. Rebecca Earley, Podcast brought to you by the Design and Technology Association in partnership with the Edge Foundation. Listen now. Becky is a design researcher and award-winning research team leader at the University of the Arts London. She is based at Chelsea College of Arts where she is Co-Director of Centre for Circular Design (CCD). In October 2021 she co-founded World Circular Textiles Day 2050 with a team of like-minded collaborators who all want to create clear roadmaps for circular textiles, by drawing together current academic and industry research...

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