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Are you really teaching D&T?, Are you really teaching D&T? Or are children getting a poorly conceived, watered down version of the subject, asks Gareth Pimley, lead primary consultant for the Design and Technology Association… Egyptian shadufs and sarcophagi. Viking longboats and Greek vases. Replicas, reproductions and representations. Imitations, duplications and decorations. Form without function, products without a purpose, craft without a client. D&T dumbed down. Have you ever wondered whether the design and technology project you are teaching is, in fact, design and technology? Some ‘design and technology’ activities might be more...
Is MDF safe to use in school workshops? , Much media attention has been drawn towards MDF and the hazards associated with its use in schools, although there is no evidence that calls for it to be removed entirely from use in schools, it’s use does raise serious concerns. Hardwood dust is classified in COSHH as carcinogenic, and softwood is now a suspect carcinogen, although not defined as such in COSHH. Thus under risk assessment procedures substitution by natural wood may not eliminate the problem. Serious concern has been raised over the dust created when machining...
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D&T Practice 3 2023 Online PDF, D&T Practice is an A4 magazine publication offering practical ideas and solutions to primary and secondary classroom teaching in Design and Technology and the best of practice. Covering all focus areas, it includes case studies of classroom projects, product and resource reviews and profiles of companies in the field, as well as news about the Design and Technology Association and events and activities taking place in design and technology. D&T Practice is published three times a year and is available to Primary and Secondary Association members and to other membership categories. It...
The use of specific machinery and equipment by students in school workshops, Schools and colleges should follow the guidance provided in ‘BS4163:2021 Health and safety for design and technology in educational and similar establishments – Code of practice’. The school or similar establishment should decide which machinery is suitable for use by each group of learners. The decision should be based on student maturity and competence, the level of supervision, and local authority/employer and national guidelines. In general: learners should be trained and instructed in safe operating methods by a competent person, who has...
Scott Kibblewhite at Echo Brand Design, Teachers in Residence: Echo Brand Design Scott Kibblewhite from Canary Wharf College undertook a Teachers in Residence placement in October over two days. This placement was hosted with Blueprint 1000* member Echo Brand Design. Echo Brand Design Formed in 2004, Echo is an independent Brand Design, Innovation and Sustainability agency based in London. Echo consists of an integrated team of visual planners, identity, packaging, structural, and product designers. They bring insight, creativity, and realisation together using the latest technology with craft to create seamless brand experiences. ...
5G is coming - is D&T ready? Are we connecting up our curriculum intelligently?, Like the next person, I get excited by the potential for the use of future technology and its positive impact on both my own immediate and the wider world. No more so than when I read articles like this piece in Interesting Engineering. They also prompt me to think about what it might mean for the teaching of D&T in schools. It reminded me of some 15 years ago, hearing a BT futurologist talking, talking about the increasing use and impact of mobile technology. She...
Health and Safety, Teaching Design and Technology presents both a challenging and an exciting experience, yet where teachers work needs to be a safe and secure environment. Best practice comes from staff who are knowledgeable about relevant aspects of Health and Safety and who, as a result, feel confident in managing and maintaining a healthy and safe workplace. Well-qualified staff are empowered to identify hazards and assess risks, and can quickly determine how best to minimise, remove, or control such risks within an educational environment. Are you working to the British Standard Code of Practice? ...
Timetabling D&T , Andy Mitchell explores the importance of good timetabling for design and technology Importance and context Recent posts in social media have included requests made by Subject Leaders, asking for examples of timetabling models used in colleagues’ schools. It takes me back to when I engaged in the annual process of timetabling D&T in a large comprehensive school at which I worked. Obviously no two schools are the same and there are many variables to consider, such as number/type of specialist rooms, available specialist teachers, time allocation and distribution, class grouping/division...
GCSE Textiles Rescue Presentation - Making GCSE learning active and engaging, Ages 14-16First released 2012; updated 2014 This presentation was delivered to a group of textiles teachers at a training event in 2012. The event was recorded and the narration has been updated and is included in the presentation which uses a ‘learning by doing’ approach to reinforce theories and techniques. The presentation looks at the properties of fibres, dyes, fabric construction, three-dimensional work, non-woven fabrics and how students remember and record their learning. Please note: these resources refer to the previous GCSE specification and not...
Inspire the next generation of problem-solvers, creative thinkers, and innovators., We are the only professional association for design and technology teaching nationally. We currently have over 33,000 teaching members and a fast-growing number of industry partners working closely with us and each other to inspire the next generation of problem-solvers, creative thinkers, and innovators. We invite you to join forces with us to help nurture the next generation of design talent, ensuring the UK design sector continues to be one of the fastest-growing economic sectors adding over £97 Billion to the UK economy. You can...
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