Secondary
Secondary Design and Technology builds on the skills and knowledge pupils have already learnt at primary school. It leverages increasingly sophisticated resources, including dedicated teaching environments, manufacturing equipment and specialist teaching. As students progress through this phase, they may be given the opportunity to focus on specific aspects of the subject such as product design, food technology, engineering, systems and control, electronics, textiles and graphics. However, at its core is creativity and imagination. Students learn to design and make products that solve genuine, relevant problems within different contexts whilst considering their own and others’ needs, wants and values. To do this effectively, they will acquire a broad range of subject knowledge and draw on additional disciplines such as mathematics, science, engineering, computing and art.
The Design and Technology Association has produced a range of resources to support teachers with the Design and Technology Programme of Study. The development of supporting resources is a continuing piece of work for the Association.
There is a comprehensive bank of resources for KS3 D&T, covering Textiles, Product Design, Food and Systems and Control with a free teacher guide covering assessment and planning.
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