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How can we improve the sustainability of products?, First watch these two videos Sustainability Masterclass 1 Sustainability masterclass 2 Now you can work through the activities below. Activity 1 (1:04) What is sustainability? Have a look online at images that explain sustainability. Make a copy of a few diagrams or images that help you to remember the three areas of sustainability. Activity 2 (1:49) What influences my choices of what I buy? Think about the last product you bought? What was it? ...
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, design and implementation of pupil assessments and development and implementation of teacher training programmes....
Creating Primary D&T Curriculum Using Projects on a Page, Full-Day, Face-to-Face Course Course Overview This full-day, in-person course is designed for primary teachers and subject leaders who want to develop a high-quality design and technology (D&T) curriculum and engaging lessons. Whether you are new to D&T or looking to refine your existing provision, this hands-on session will provide you with the tools and confidence to deliver purposeful, impactful learning. The course explores best practice through the acclaimed planning resource Projects on a Page (POAP) — a flexible scheme of work covering Food...
Level 2 Food Safety CIEH - Full day October, Full-day, online food course (zoom link will be provided) Who is this course for? This is a live, full day, online food for everyone who teaches and supports secondary D&T Food Preparation and Nutrition or who leads clubs or food activities in schools, including: Teachers Trainee teachers Technicians Teaching assistants/higher level teaching assistants What will this course cover? Training and assessment for Level 2 Foundation Food Safety certificate in association with CIEH (Chartered Institute...
What are you going to do with yourself next year?, Although I have spent about 26 years of my career teaching D&T at various educational stages, I’m currently not based in a school or other educational establishment. Nevertheless, this time of year, one can not help but start making a list of the things that you hope to achieve and concentrate on in the forthcoming academic year – its hard to get out of the habit. I asked myself the question: If I were a D&T subject leader or aspiring teacher in...
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...
National Careers Week at Kingsbury Green Primary School, Guided by Sneha alongside her colleagues, National Careers Week was fastidiously planned. The school invited senior professionals from many different companies to volunteer their leadership steer and expertise, resulting in a diverse line-up of speakers across many professions, including engineers, architects, designers, doctors, authors, pharmacists, and game creators. Additionally, a class of Deaf students visited the UK leading design practice Foster + Partners for the day, offering them rare and awe-inspiring exposure to architecture, design and engineering. The week featured an array of engaging...
Win a 3D Printing Filament Maker for Your School!, The Sustainable Design Studio has launched an exciting new competition for Design & Technology students, offering schools the chance to win a revolutionary 3D printing filament maker! Open exclusively to D&T Association members, this initiative encourages Key Stage 3 and 4 students to showcase their creativity and innovation while promoting sustainability. If you are a member of the D&T Association, this is your chance to get involved! Transforming Waste into Opportunity Imagine turning plastic bottles and other waste materials into usable 3D printing filament—reducing costs while making...
Teachers in Residence: Bringing Real-World Industry Experience into the Classroom, At the Design & Technology Association, we are committed to ensuring that design, engineering, and technology education in UK schools is engaging, high quality, and relevant to the modern world. One of the most effective ways we support teachers is by connecting them directly with industry through our Teachers in Residence programme. Sponsored by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, this initiative allows teachers to step out of the classroom and into the workplaces of leading UK businesses, gaining first-hand experience of how industry operates. ...
New Neon collections designed with teachers to support lasting STEM engagement, If you’ve ever felt that a one-off STEM activity just isn’t enough to make a lasting impact, you’re not alone—and now, there’s support to help. Neon, powered by EngineeringUK, has launched a brand-new series of curated collections to help teachers build meaningful, long-term STEM engagement in their classrooms. Each collection has been developed with teachers at its core, shaped by classroom feedback and guided by educational research to provide a structured, flexible way to keep students inspired by engineering and technology. Why these collections...
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