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Teachers in Residence with Seymourpowell, Robbie Taylor, Acting Head Teacher at Mid Calder Primary School, recently spent two exciting days during his Summer holidays on a ‘Teachers in Residence’ placement with Seymourpowell. Seymourpowell is a leading design and innovation company that brings creativity to life across a wide range of industries, from transportation to consumer products. Known for their cutting-edge ideas and ability to blend technology with design. At Seymourpowell they have a strong focus on collaboration with a team of diverse talents working together. Their work environment is a mix of creativity and...
Chinese schools get a lesson from Britain, While China has excellent academic results, the British curriculum has the upper hand with design – it's a shame our Government doesn't recognise this, says Richard Green The transformation of China in our lifetime has been nothing short of extraordinary. The speed of China’s resurgence – from the economic and human catastrophe of the Great Leap Forward to today’s superpower economy – has been so swift that it has mesmerised many in the West. Napoleon was right: China was a sleeping giant, but when she awoke she moved...
Foster + Partners Inspires Educators through D&T Association’s Teachers in Residence Programme, Foster + Partners recently hosted five educators as part of the D&T Association’s transformative Teachers in Residence Programme. Led by Peter Garstecki, Education Manager at Foster + Partners, the placement aimed to introduce the intricacies of Architecture, Engineering, and Design from an industry perspective to educators. Program Highlights and Positive Outcomes The placement, while intense, proved to be rewarding. Educators gained valuable insights into Architecture, Engineering, and Design, acquiring skills crucial for future teaching. Engaging moments during the program...
DT Practice 1 2025, D&T Practice is an A4 magazine offering practical ideas and examples to primary and secondary classroom teaching in D&T. 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 & Technology Association and events and activities taking place in Design and Technology. Practice is published three times a year and is available to Primary and Secondary Association members and to other membership categories. It is...
Dipping into the D&T Association’s Research Journal, The UK has a long tradition of design and technology (D&T) education journals, with the Design and Technology Education: An International Journal (DATE Journal) being a key resource for research across all educational levels. To save busy teachers time, here’s a brief look at some recent articles available. From 3D to 2D: Drawing as Documentation and Reflection by Young Children By Asi Kuperman, Ruti Aladjem, David Mioduser, and Osnat Dagan This article highlights how young children use drawing to reflect on 3D...
Get Organised: 3D Textiles - Key Resource download copy, Ages 11-14 yearsFirst published 2010 Based on non-woven textiles and linked to CAD/CAM and graphics, this offers inspiration and practical advice to design and make 3D containers. Design inspiration comes from the work of Hepworth, Gaudi and others, and teachers are free to adapt the work to suit the locality or students’ interest. The resource contains pdf and PowerPoint slides on: Overview Teachers’ notes Applying ‘structures’ with ideas for a design brief and...
Designing 98 pdf copy, Designing 98Summer 2014Designing magazine is a showcase for excellence in design across all phases of education, from primary schools to universities, and in commercial and industrial design. Its regular features include interviews with top designers in product design, architecture, engineering, fashion design, food, etc and includes examples of the best work taking place in schools in the UK and across the world. Designing is an inspiration to all budding designers, as well as being informative and challenging in the ideas it includes. Editorial and contentsSupport for D&T...
EON Street Lighting, Street lighting plays a vital role in urban and suburban environments, illuminating thoroughfares, pathways, and public spaces to ensure safety and visibility. This online resource, tailored for Lower Key Stage 2 (KS2) students, aims to ignite curiosity and illuminate understanding of electrical systems. Developed in collaboration with Eon, our industry-linked curriculum takes students on a journey through the world of street lighting with the user and purpose of their designs at the forefront of their minds. It includes a PowerPoint presentation with detailed notes for teachers to guide through seven...
Materials handling pack - Timbers MSK-604, Materials handling pack – Timbers MSK 604 First released 2018Ages 11-16 This pack of samples helps students get a feel and understanding of different timbers and their applications in product design. The pack contains 13 different samples of timbers and a leaflet summarising the properties and uses of each. Samples: Beech Oak Ash Mahogany / Sapele Balsa / Jelutong Tulipwood Pine Cedar Birch Ply Chipboard MDF Veneered Board...
Materials handling pack – Metals MSK 602, Materials handling pack – Metals MSK 602 First released 2018Ages 11-16 This pack of samples helps students get a real feel for different metals and understand their applications in product design. The pack contains 12 different samples and a leaflet summarising the properties and uses of each. Samples: Mild steel Cast iron Stainless steel High carbon steel Aluminium Copper Gold Titanium Brass Pewter Magnesium Solder Prices...
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