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GCSE Key Resources: Teaching for the Contextual Challenge

GCSE Key Resources: Teaching for the Contextual Challenge, D&T GCSE Resources Teaching for the Contextual Challenge Enabling you to prepare your students to engage in user-centred iterative designing Ages 14-16First published 2016Updated 2018 This resource is aimed at supporting teachers to develop their subject knowledge in the area of context centred designing, in readiness for delivering the GCSE in Design and Technology. It forms part of a set of CPD resources aimed at modernising your design and technology curriculum at a time...

Design and Technology Progression Framework

Design and Technology Progression Framework, Design and Technology Progression Framework The Progression Framework has been developed by the Design and Technology Association in collaboration with the National Curriculum Expert Group for Design and Technology. It comes in two versions here: the framework covering Key Stages 1 to 3, and a separate file: the Primary Progression Framework, covering Key Stages 1 and 2 to match the Association’s Projects on a Page scheme of work. The file includes a guidance document to help teachers understand and implement the...

Textiles Early KS3 Year 7 - Technology in Society – Wider Use in Today's Society

Textiles Early KS3 Year 7 - Technology in Society – Wider Use in Today's Society, Textiles Early KS3 Year 7 - Technology in Society – Wider Use in Today's SocietyThis unit is concerned with understanding the range and applications of textiles, including technical textiles. It aims to stretch students’ understanding o textiles applications and the products that result. Designing and making for users may be an appropriate additional task once full understanding is gained.This updated set of Key Resources for Product Design has been fully refreshed and new...

Design Innovation

Design Innovation, Age 11-16 yearsFirst published 2013 This project is aimed at Key Stage 3 and 4 students studying product design and consists of six lessons of one hour each. It focuses on critical assessment, research and using results to develop and communicate ideas. There are many approaches to innovation in product design to stimulate ideas, from models, a critical examination of existing products, real or imagined; to sessions including Hothousing, Crowd Sourcing and Open Sourcing concerned with generating and gathering ideas and opening up new avenues. During the project students will: ...

Secondary Design & Technology Network Meeting - The Value of a 3D Printer in the D&T Department

Secondary Design & Technology Network Meeting - The Value of a 3D Printer in the D&T Department , Hosted by D&T Teachers, for D&T Teachers Meet the Speaker: Mario de Freitas – Head of Department, Technology at St. Birinus School / Didcot Sixth Form (6 years) Also joining us is Rory from Sustainable Design Studio. The company’s mission is to raise awareness of circular design and renewable solutions, promoting a future where sustainability and creativity go hand in hand. "Connecting the dots...

Secondary D&T Workshop Collection

Secondary D&T Workshop Collection, Study in your own time and at your own pace with the D&T Association E-Learning courses. No need to travel or take time out of school. This is collection of workshops taken from our D&T Autumn School 2020 and is aimed at Secondary teachers. This E-Learning course features 8 workshops and accompanying resources from teachers and industry professionals with additional keynotes from inspirational speakers. Each workshop (approximately 40 minutes) allows you to work through at your own pace. Use the downloadable resources to aid your teaching and implement...

Awards 2025

The 25th Design & Technology Association Excellence Awards Nominations are now open! , These prestigious awards serve as a platform to acknowledge and celebrate the hard work undertaken by individuals who have made significant contributions within D&T. In a constantly evolving landscape, D&T plays a crucial role in fostering creativity, problem-solving, and practical skills. The Excellence Awards aim to shine a spotlight on those individuals who have gone above and beyond whether that is through ground-breaking projects, educational initiatives, or transformative leadership. Nominate a pupil or colleague for their...

Blueprint 1000®

Blueprint 1000®, The initiative engages industry partners, who are keen to actively connect with schools and play a major part in offering high quality teacher CPD and ongoing real-world support, for teachers and pupils. The aim, in connecting industry with education, is to help contextualise and further your subject-knowledge to ensure lessons are relevant and up-to-date for your students as they leave education and enter the workplace. Ultimately, we will be working with teachers, pupils and industry to build an inspiring, innovative and proficient workforce by supporting design and technology...

Supporting Textile Specialists to Deliver D&T GCSE Core Content

Supporting Textile Specialists to Deliver D&T GCSE Core Content, Live Digital Training, Zoom link will be Provided Via BoydCreateThis online course is for textiles specialists wanting to embrace the D&T GCSE but who feel less confident in some areas of the core content. Assumes some basic textiles knowledge but content is also of interest to non-specialists. Course Content : Overview of learning in the D&T GCSE (England - all specifications) and links to KS3 Creative activities that bring the core content...

New Designers Exhibition Showcases the Future of Design

New Designers Exhibition Showcases the Future of Design, Our visit to the New Designers Exhibition left us thoroughly impressed! The graduates' work showcases impressive creativity, intuition, and polish, providing a truly inspirational glimpse into the future of design. Championing Emerging Talent Since 1985 New Designers has been highlighting the UK’s most innovative emerging design talent since 1985. This annual London event features over 3,000 graduates from...

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