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Wouldn't it be nice if..., With a new KS1-3 curriculum in place for September we know that the next challenge appearing over the horizon will be the review of GCSE qualifications. Ofqual have been tasked to do this and it is already underway for some subjects. But the review of D&T GCSEs is imminent and now is the time to do some creative thinking. What proposals and recommendations can we take to the Ofqual table when we get the invitation? What do we want the revised GCSEs for D&T to look like? This started...
Beads and pendants - using precious metal clay, Age 14-16 yearsFirst published 2012 This resource contains two videos showing how to use precious metal clay in making jewellery. It also has a brief PowerPoint presentation introducing the concept and tasks. The teacher notes that accompany this resource give a basic explanation of PMC, its history and uses, costs and links with GCSE specifications and to other resources. The notes then outline the two video tutorials in some detail. This resource should be used alongside other designing activities in which students design
Surviving your ECT year, This E-Learning 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 and guidance for newly qualified teachers. Hints and tips to make the first (years) of teaching D&T as smooth as...
Paul Anderson, Paul has significant experience of helping teachers, departments and schools improve their pupils’ attainment. When he was Head of Technology in one of the most challenging schools in the country, his students achieved outstanding value added. Importantly, he continues to work part-time as a teacher, so he has direct current experience of what is effective in the classroom. Paul has significant experience working for two exam boards in a range of roles, including Chief Examiner, Principal Moderator and Chair of Examiners for a range of different qualifications. He has also been involved in developing...
Inspired by Industry: New Contexts, We are excited to release three more contexts as part of our range of free resources for KS3. Have a look below: Lisi Aerospace Lisi Aerospace are a worldwide manufacturing specialist for assembly solutions as well as engine and structural components used in aircrafts. This context asks you to consider ‘Reducing weight without compromising strength’. JCB JCB are one of the world’s largest construction equipment manufacturers. Their brand is well known in the UK and overseas and can be seen on a wide range...
Co Founder PrintLab, Jason Yeung, In this episode, we are delighted to be in conversation with architect, entrepreneur and co-founder of PrintLab, a 3D printing business focused on providing hardware and curriculum content to educators within the UK and indeed worldwide. Listen here This is a podcast that we have been chasing for a while now. PrintLabs curriculum content and resources are exceptional, and we have seen so many schools excited about what a well-constructed CAD/Manufacturing curriculum can do for their students. As always, we follow Jason from...
This award, sponsored by The James Dyson Foundation will be presented to individual teachers who have a passion and deep understanding of the subject and what it can offer pupils of all abilities. A teacher who excels in delivering inspiring D&T and motivates pupils to take the subject to the next level. This may be a teacher in the early years of their career or a highly charismatic teacher who has implemented new teaching methodologies over several years. This teacher champions the subject, makes sure the whole school understands it and understands its positive impact...
Chris Hatherall, Having originally trained as a Teacher of Design & Technology Chris is the Principal at University Technical College Warrington. A specialist science and engineering college for 14–19-year-olds. The UTC is one of the highest performing in the country for students progressing onto higher and degree apprenticeships. He is also a non-executive Director of a Group Training Association which provides technical apprentice training for over 100 businesses across the country.
Head of D&T , Ally Price, Ally Price is Head of Design & Technology at Maidstone Grammar School for Girls in Kent. As a qualified SENCO with a Masters in Education, Ally works to engage students of all abilities in pursuing higher education pathways and careers in STEM related subjects. She has undertaken work on the D&T subject advisory panel for Oak National Academy and is also part of the D&T evaluation group for the Prince’s Teaching Institute. Watch Ally's D&T department tour here
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...
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