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Embedding cookery into the primary curriculum, A recent members-only webinar explored how schools can make hands-on cookery a meaningful and achievable part of the primary curriculum. Led by Maria Dunbar and Alistair Turner from Leiths Education, the session shared early findings from a pilot project now involving 90 state primary schools across the UK. The pilot was launched to test a new cookery curriculum for key stage 1 and 2, with schools asked to deliver lessons and complete surveys before and after the programme. Initial...
Primary Progression posters, Primary Progression PostersSeptember 2016 A set of five posters outlining the progression from Key Stage 1 through Early Key Stage 2 and Late Key Stage 2 in the areas of Designing, Making, Evaluating, Technical Knowledge and Cooking and Nutrition. Progression frameworkThe revised National Curriculum was introduced in September 2014 without levels or level descriptions. In response the Association worked with the Expert Subject Advisory Group (ESAG) for D&T to develop the Progression Framework. The Framework provides steps for progression in...
Teachers In Residence , The Association are offering our members the opportunity to take part in a three to five day internship with a UK-based design, engineering, manufacturing or construction business, to get an in-depth understanding of modern industry and the knowledge, skills and personal attributes sought by employers. This internship will help you to develop a deeper understanding of modern industry and the technical skills and attributes required by employers which will give you to have a clearer view of the career pathways. You will be able to...
Hannah Birch, Hannah is a professional engineer who works at BBC in their technical Research & Development department. She has extensive experience in machine learning and computer vision processing. Hannah has also worked in the geophysical oil industry and defence research. Her work has been used on live BBC Sport television programmes. She is passionate about developing young engineers as a STEM ambassador and is a super judge at the Big Bang Fair every year. Hannah has a BSc Hons degree in Mathematics and MSc in Software engineering & Internet Architecture. She is a Chartered...
Foster + Partners Teachers in Residence Webinar, D&T teachers nationwide joined our webinar featuring Foster + Partners. Hosted by CEO Tony Ryan and Education Manager Peter Garstecki, the event showcased testimonials from participating teachers like Josephine Madden, Josiah Edun, Matthew Fawcett, Elaine Caroll, Amy Clegg, and Antoinette Kodi Pecku. These educators shared how the immersive experience expanded their understanding of architecture, urban design, and engineering, offering valuable insights into diverse career pathways for students. Through collaboration with industry experts, they gained firsthand experience in design philosophy and real-world practices, enriching their teaching methodologies. Reflecting...
Working with paper straws, Working with paper strawsAge 7-9 yearsFirst published 2011 This classroom display poster contains information about using paper straws in a range of activities and structures. These useful items can be used when making framework structures or moving joints both as sliding and flexible versions. The poster has instructions for making different types of joint, means of joining straws together in different ways and also has suggestions for how straws can be used to make and enhance a range of toys, models and other items in...
Key Insights from the Curriculum Review Interim Report, The recently published Curriculum Review Interim Report sheds light on crucial issues in education, with significant implications for design & technology. Our latest analysis highlights key themes and areas of concern that could shape the future of the subject. Key Topics Covered in the Report: Curriculum Structure – The review suggests maintaining the current Key Stage structure while assessing the balance between breadth and depth in subjects like D&T. Student Access &...
Inspired by Industry Washing Machine Project, Inspired by Industry: Washing Machine Project This context has been put together with the support of the Washing Machine Project to highlight the plight of many people in the world, predicted to be 60% of the population, who still have to wash laundry by hand, often in streams and rivers or unsanitary conditions. While there is a solution offered by the company (in the form of a manual washing machine), the context asks students to consider how aspects of
Joining and fastening fabrics - PowerPoints YR1/2, 5-7 yearsFirst published 2011 A set of PowerPoint presentations and a classroom display poster which show a range of simple joining and fastening techniques with fabrics. The presentations cover tools and equipment for sewing, choosing fabrics, and different stitching and other methods of joining fabrics together. This is suitable for teaching at Key Stage 1 and the presentations come in teachers’ and children’s versions. The teachers’ version contains tips for teacher and plenty of colourful...
Online Zoom Course -Secondary Core Level Health & Safety (SCHSR) Refresher Training Course (PA), This online Zoom course is suitable for all colleagues who have completed the Core Level Training Standards and the personal Health and Safety portfolio and whose Design and Technology Association accreditation is now due for renewal. The course will extend and update your knowledge and understanding of health and safety and will have a range of activities, including: · Checking knowledge and understanding of H&S · Extending knowledge and understanding
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