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DT Practice 3 2024, D&T Practice is an A4 magazine publication offering practical ideas and solutions to primary and secondary classroom teaching in Design and Technology and the best of practice. 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. D& T Practice is published three times a year and is available to Primary and Secondary...
Quick Step: Making a Case for..., This handy guide supports you in putting forward the case for a number of issues that you might need to address in your class and department. It is sectioned into areas that can sometimes be difficult to address, including better funding, appropriate class sizes, adequate technician time, CPD, new technologies, broader option choices, curriculum equality, and raising the perceived status and value of D&T. I has guidance on presenting formal and informal reports to support your needs in moving things forward and includes advice...
Hot Stuff: Pewter Casting - Key Resources, Hot Stuff: Pewter casting Ages 11-14 yearsFirst published 2012 Hot Stuff is a comprehensive set of materials giving teachers all the background they need to teach making pewter jewellery in a particular style. The focus is on the work of designer Charles Rennie Mackintosh and the PowerPoint slides and Word documents include background on Charles Rennie Mackintosh, including the influences and the styles he developed. There is a full scheme of work and lesson plans over 12 weeks...
Designing 127, Designing 128 Summer 2024 Designing 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. Designing...
STEM Careers resources Light Up the World, Age 11-14 years This unit is based around the issue of providing light for people in developing countries who do not have access to mains electricity as an example of a possible career path that D&T might lead to. Light up the World, a humanitarian organisation based at the University of Calgary, is used throughout the project as an example of this type of work in action in the real world. Pupils are given a design...
Part one of two, Hethersett Academy , In the second of our focus podcasts within a specific school, we are delighted to bring you 'Designed for Life' in conversation with Hethersett Academy in East Anglia. Listen here Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Listen on Amazon Music The intention within these podcasts is to provide listeners with a complete 360 journey around the design and technology department in the school, with interviews and thoughts from students, teachers, parents and senior...
Curriculum Review – Call for Evidence, The Design & Technology Association has been working closely with the Design Council, NSEAD and other influencing partners to shape a set of requests for the new Labour government. Now, the Curriculum and Assessment Review Body, led by Professor Becky Francis, is calling for evidence to help shape the future of education. As your professional Association, we will be submitting a response and heavily contributing to responses made by other partners on your behalf. If you wish to...
Climate change and sustainability education in England, A new report highlights the importance of addressing the climate and nature crises in schools as the world faces unprecedented environmental challenges. Leading climate scientists have warned that many of Earth’s “vital signs” are at record-breaking extremes, with global warming projections for 2100 still pointing to a dangerous 2.7°C increase. This path threatens to exacerbate extreme weather events, including increased flooding risks for over 10,000 English primary and secondary schools – a number expected to...
How to get started with 'Projects on a Page', Join us for an insightful webinar where we'll guide you through getting started with 'Projects on a Page.' This session is perfect for teachers looking to enhance their lesson plans with innovative and practical project ideas that align with the National Curriculum. Don't miss this opportunity to learn how to use these resources and elevate your design and technology teaching. 'Projects on a Page' can either be purchased as a bundle or it is included in some of our fantastic membership packages. ...
Curriculum Review Response, The long-awaited curriculum review led by Professor Becky Francis is generating anticipation within the design and technology education community. The Association has actively contributed to this process, collaborating on a joint paper with the Design Council, NSEAD, and other organisations. We have now submitted our own curriculum review response informed by feedback from over 200 teachers and work with external organisations. You can read the full report here. There is widespread agreement that the existing curriculum requires substantial reform. The focus on STEM education and...
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