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D&T Practice 2.2022 pdf copy

D&T Practice 2.2022 pdf copy, D&T Practice 2.2022 pdf copy 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 and Technology Association and events and activities taking place in design and technology. D&T Practice is published three times...

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Terms and Conditions and Policies, Terms & Conditions, Privacy, e-Commerce The Design and Technology Association Registered Office :11 Manor Road, Banbury, Oxfordshire. OX16 3TB Tel : 01789 470007 e-mail : info@designtechnology.org.uk Status of the D&T Association The Design and Technology Association is an independent Registered Charity and a Company Limited by Guarantee; its work is governed by a formal Memorandum and Articles of Association approved by the Board of Trustees. The governing body of the...

Jeff Knox

Jeff Knox, Jeff Qualified as a teacher in 1975. During his career he has taught in Secondary, further and higher education with his final position being D&T PGCE course leader at the University of Sunderland. He left the University in 2012 and now runs his own consultancy business. He been a D&TA H&S consultant since the inception of the scheme in 2000 and delivers training and certification in all areas of D&T. In addition to H&S accreditation he offers workshop inspection, LEV testing and...

Steven Hancock

Steven Hancock, Industrial experience [Marine Engineering] 30+ years teaching D+T and as a Head of Department Steve’s experience working as a Marine Engineer, School Technician, D+T Teacher, Work Experience Coordinator and Head of Department have made him acutely aware of practical engineering, workshop machinery tools and processes and health and safety requirements and systems. As a successful Head of Department at a large comprehensive school and a boys grammar school, Steve has effectively and efficiently managed and organised all aspects of the department, promoting a culture of health...

Yoto FTs and IEAs

Member only Tasks and Activities, Focused Tasks FTs are where students are taught specific technical knowledge, designing skills and making skills. This may be a quick whole-class making activity, learning a new CAD programme, exploring polymers, or much more. Rock, Paper, Scissors Micro:bit - this FT will cover how students can make their own ‘rock, paper, scissors’ game that may form the start of a game design opportunity. 5-minute modelling - This unit introduces the Soma cube puzzle using Tinkercad, teaching basic functions like move, duplicate, and group to create...

Scalextric4Schools: A Day of Innovation and Racing at Silverstone

Scalextric4Schools: A Day of Innovation and Racing at Silverstone, We had the opportunity to attend the Scalextric4Schools competition in June held at the iconic Silverstone Museum. Over 500 schools participate annually, many incorporating the competition into their curriculums. Students aged 11 to 18 have been designing, manufacturing, testing, and refining their slot cars with ten teams making it to the finals. The teams had the opportunity to race their cars on a landscaped Scalextric layout and presenting to a panel of judges on how they designed, manufactured, and tested...

Super Salads

Super Salads, Age 7-9 yearsFirst published 2006 Through this unit of work children learn about the wide variety of different ingredients available to design and make their own salads. They learn about healthy eating through a balanced diet and ways of preparing and combining their salad ingredients. The resource has a comprehensive scheme of work and supporting helpsheet, covering IDEAs, FPTs and DMAs as well as suggested homework activities and teacher tips. There is also lesson plan, published in D&T Primary, outlining how to use

Foster + Partners Inspires Educators through D&T Association’s Teachers in Residence Programme

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...

Dipping into the D&T Association’s Research Journal

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...

EON Street Lighting

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

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