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Career Profile for teachers of Design and Technology: Subject Competencies, Career Profile for teachers of Design and Technology: Subject Competencies First published 2017 The Career Profile for teachers of Design and Technology: Subject Competencies, has been developed to replace the Minimum Competencies for Trainees to Teach Design and Technology in Secondary Schools. Since 1995, revised versions of these competencies have been used by all those involved with Initial Teacher Education (ITE). They set out the skills, knowledge and understanding for the subject which has informed ITE course provision and subsequent inspection...
Lead Practitioner Design & Technology, Dave Bausor, Dave Bausor is a Lead Practitioner and SLE of Design & Technology at Ely College Academy which is part of CMAT (Cambridge Meriden Academy Trust), creator and administrator of TopBrumD&T and D&T Excellence Award winner 2019 for Innovation & Creativity. Dave works as a consultant for the Association and writes resources and delivers training. Watch Dave's D&T department tour here
GCSE and GCE Design and Technology developments: where are we?, There is no doubt about it, keeping up with the changes and possible implications for the future direction of design and technology (D&T) and related qualifications is challenging. The Awarding Organisations, the D&T Association and all those who provide the vital infrastructure that supports the subject are not to blame. Unfortunately, we are suffering from a system that has precious few experts in positions of influence and no experts employed by Government who can take on the role of the QCDA subject officers...
Masterclass with Seymourpowell - Sketching and Rendering in Concept Design, This inspiring masterclass has been developed in collaboration with Seymourpowell and The Design and Technology Association. Take a look at this video to learn moreAn exclusive session on 'Sketching & Rendering in Concept Design'. This e-learning masterclass will take D&T teachers through the process of concept design at Seymourpowell. With a focus on sketching and rendering, see how Dick Powell and Neil Baron produce ideas, their techniques when presenting ideas to clients, and how they move from paper to digital. You will...
Sustainability in product design, Sustainability in product design First Published 2018Ages 14-18 This item is a download Awareness of the issues around sustainable design has increased markedly in recent years and building sustainability into products is now recognised as essential. To fully understand the issues and approaches designers need to be aware of the impacts of design and manufacture and change their thinking and approaches to ensure products are viable in terms of minimising negative effects. This free resource, developed with the support of SolidWorks, offers a wide-ranging look at sustainability...
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. Design Activity: Developing...
The 25th Design & Technology Association Excellence Awards Nominations are now open! , These prestigious awards serve as a platform to acknowledge and celebrate the hard work undertaken by individuals who have made significant contributions within D&T. In a constantly evolving landscape, D&T plays a crucial role in fostering creativity, problem-solving, and practical skills. The Excellence Awards aim to shine a spotlight on those individuals who have gone above and beyond, whether that is through ground-breaking projects, educational initiatives, or transformative leadership. Pupils and colleagues are nominated for their outstanding work or exceptional...
Product Design Early KS3 Year 7 - Technology in Society – Eco Design, Product Design Early KS3 Year 7 - Technology in Society – Eco DesignThis helps students to understand what eco design is, how it affects product design, and ways to reduce the effect of design on the environment. It comes with a set of eco-impact cards and has video links to different approaches to reusing and recycling products. There is the option to design and prototype a new product reusing waste items.This updated set of Key Resources for Product Design has been fully refreshed...
Product Design Late KS3 Y9 Technology in Society - Evolution and the future, Product Design Late KS3 Year 9 - Technology in Society – Evolution and the futureStudents learn how to evaluate products and how and why they have changed over time, developing an understanding about the relationship between evolution and design. It also looks at biomimicry and how it is affecting design. Includes video links and challenging questions for students.This updated set of Key Resources for Product Design has been fully refreshed and new titles added, providing teachers of Years 7,...
Plight of Design and Technology Education, We were fortunate to be involved in a recent article concerning the plight of design and technology education featured in The Observer. Since the release of the Observer article, the story has garnered a lot of attention and found its way into other press outlets, including Dezeen. The UK's Design Council has announced an upskilling target to prepare one million designers for the green transition, starting with a call to reverse the "critical decline" in design and technology education. The plan was launched in conjunction with...
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