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Writing a scheme of learning in D&T: Putting pedagogy first, This E-Learning course aims to give specialist and non-specialist teachers of Design and Technology the confidence to write and develop student-centred schemes of learning. Course objectives: Provide a meaningful learning experience for students, based on knowledge and skills required for GCSE/A Level Design and Technology. Identify opportunities for enriching your curriculum. Include content that is suitable for your students’ needs. This course is for: Training teachers Early Career teachers...
Make the World... More sustainable, Sustainable design is fast becoming a matter of global corporate citizenship. More consumers are choosing products based on their environmental impact, forcing manufacturers to reconsider how they develop and market products. Finding solutions to the problems people have in real world situations, that are designed with sustainability in mind, are key to students' development of ideas when preparing for their GCSEs and A Levels. This set of free resources, sponsored by the ERA Foundation, includes five short videos and a presentation invites students who are preparing for...
Pylon Flight, A free resource to allow Key Stage 4 students to learn how aircraft fly and use digital design and manufacturing tools to design, make and fly their own powered aircraft. Flight can be a challenging, technically rich and fun D&T activity. The principles of flight are well documented but will need to be interpreted for students at an appropriate level when designing, making and testing designs for aircraft. This set of resources contains detailed information on the principles of flight, propellers and measuring thrust, digital design and manufacture, gliding and powered flight....
Senior Lecturer at Nottingham Trent University, Dr Alison Hardy, In late February, the Education Policy Institute (EPI) released a research paper on the current plight of design and technology education in England, 'A spotlight on design and technology study in England'.The Design and Technology Association is proud to be one of the facilitating partners for this research alongside The IET, ERA Foundation, Foster and Partners Architects and the James Dyson Foundation. In truth, the paper does not tell us much that we did not already know or suspect of the subject's current position in English schools;...
Inspired by Industry Gola, Inspired by Industry: Gola This context introduces textiles design through a sports theme, engaging students in creating sports bags or related kit solutions. While most will design a simple bag, the brief encourages innovation and wider applications in sports like yoga or dance. The project explores fabric properties, natural vs. synthetic fibres, and material repurposing, potentially using old PE kit to align with sustainability. Discussions may include zips, clips, and buckles, with a focus on pattern creation or finishing techniques. Outcomes range from drawstring and tote bags to duffle and...
Smart Tools, Inclusive Classrooms, A recent webinar hosted by the Design & Technology Association brought together teachers and practitioners to explore how inclusive design principles can be applied meaningfully in D&T education. The webinar was led by John Walker, a teacher from Bradfield Academy in Chatham, Kent, whose hands-on experience with students of varying abilities shared his practical insight and inspiration. Inclusive Tools for Tailored Learning John, who works in a specialist all-through SEN school, shared an impressive collection of adaptations used in his workshops to support students with disabilities. He emphasised...
STEM into Action - Spin Art, Spin ArtSTEM into Action with D&TAges 11-14First published 2016A spin art machine allows paint that is dropped on to paper to fly off, creating interesting patterns. The viscosity of the paint and the speed and positioning of the spinner are factors that can change how the patterns appear. This resource contains a PowerPoint presentation and Word document that covers the science and mathematics behind viscosity, centrifuges, centripetal and kinetic forces and how these and image manipulation can help in the design of a product. The STEM into Action D&T Key Resources...
Designing Everyone In Secondary, 11-14 years Designing Everyone In promotes learning opportunities for inclusive design to be incorporated into the teaching of design and technology in schools at Key Stage 3. It looks at how inclusive design and management of the built environment and transport services can help disabled people to fully participate in society. The resources were developed by the Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee. Disabled people are often prevented from fully participating in society by the poor design. Even today, services are designed for fit able-bodied adults. This is a problem for everyone, not just...
Designing an exceptional KS1&2 D&T curriculum - Full day July, This course has been reduced by £10 until July 31st 2025. Normal price member £199, Normal price non member £270Full-day, face to face course in London This full-day, in-person course is designed for primary school teachers and subject leaders who want to develop high-quality design and technology (D&T) curriculum and lessons. Whether you’re new to D&T or seeking to enhance your current curriculum, this hands-on session will provide you with the tools and confidence to deliver engaging, impactful lessons. The session will additionally highlight best practices, using...
Skills for Employment, Skills for employmentCareers in the creative, design and engineering industries This set of resources provides schools with information to help students understand the parameters and make the choices that will help take them towards their chosen career. It includes a four-minute video and PowerPoint full of information, links and engaging content, challenging students to consider their career paths and the routes to successful, appropriate employment in the creative, design and engineering industries. It is aimed at students considering option choices for GCSE and those already doing GCSE subjects. The video can be...
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