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Why is Lobbying Essential?

Why is Lobbying Essential?, Lobbying is essential as it can be all too easy for other subjects to take priority and precedence in schools. Lobbying can also help raise awareness of the importance of design and technology across all design, engineering, and manufacturing sectors. We have developed our Blueprint 1000 initiative to bridge the gap between education and industry by bringing ‘real world’ context to learning, providing ‘in-subject’ careers information and guidance, engineering clubs and our ‘Teachers in Residence’ initiative, which places teachers on short industry placements, informing them of current practice and allowing these teachers to replicate...

Technical Vocabulary Cards

Technical Vocabulary Cards, Technical vocabulary cards It is always good to have plenty of labels to encourage reading and writing and identify the materials, tools and equipment used in design and technology. When planning a sequence of making and the necessary equipment, or when captioning drawings and finished products technical vocabulary is an important area to develop. This set of 96 illustrated cards for textiles, food and workshop are for you to print out and use in classroom displays or with individuals and small groups. This item is a download.

Reigniting the D&T curriculum with engaging & inspiring activities

Reigniting the D&T curriculum with engaging & inspiring activities, Session Content: To provide some engaging stimulus for rebooting the curriculum provision in D&T To highlight solutions and ideas for delivering D&T in a covid restricted classroom To look at the bigger picture beyond practical activities in D&T Curriculum development and rebooting in practise (Journey showcase: Ely College Academy) Presented by: Dave Bausor, Lead Practitioner Design & Technology at Ely College in Cambridgeshire. Dave works as a consultant for DATA, writes resources and...

GCSE D&T: Graphic Products Practice Exam Papers 2018 (Written in the style of AQA)

GCSE D&T: Graphic Products Practice Exam Papers 2018 (Written in the style of AQA), GCSE D&T: Graphic Products Practice Exam Papers 2018 (Written in the style of AQA)Ages 14-16Product code: PPGP8 This item is a download.Pack of two practice examination papers for GCSE Design and Technology: Graphic Products (written in the style of AQA).What better way for students to prepare for their GCSE examinations than by completing our expertly written practice exam style papers? These papers are written by teachers and former senior examiners to support students...

GCSE D&T: Resistant Materials Practice Exam Papers 2018 (Written in the style of AQA)

GCSE D&T: Resistant Materials Practice Exam Papers 2018 (Written in the style of AQA), GCSE D&T: Resistant Materials Practice Exam Papers 2018 (Written in the style of AQA)Ages 14-16Product code: PPRM8 This item is a download.Pack of two practice examination papers for GCSE Design and Technology: Resistant Materials (written in the style of AQA).What better way for students to prepare for their GCSE examinations than by completing our expertly written practice exam style papers? These papers are written by teachers and former senior examiners to support students...

Product Design Mid KS3 Y8 - Technology in Society - Cost of Technology

Product Design Mid KS3 Y8 - Technology in Society - Cost of Technology, Product Design Mid KS3 Year 8 - Technology in Society – Cost of TechnologyThis examines the true cost of technologies, including raw materials, distribution, processing, finishing and packaging and their impact upon the environment. It also includes the positive benefits of different technologies and how the circular economy helps designers balance the impacts.This updated set of Key Resources for Product Design has been fully refreshed and new titles added, providing teachers of Years 7, 8 and 9 with a basic set of units they can use...

D&T Excellence Award Nominations 2024

Nominations now open, The 24th 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 outstanding work...

GCSE Textiles Rescue

GCSE Textiles Rescue, In 2012 the D&T Association developed the GCSE Textiles Rescue programme, sponsored by the All Saints Educational Trust. The programme included national and regional workshops and on-line seminars for textiles teachers aiming to improve Textiles Technology GCSE results. Presentations from the six seminars have been fully revised by Julie Messenger and updated in 2014 and are available for download. They include edited recordings from the events. Please note: these resources refer to the previous GCSE specification and not the current D&T GCSE. On-line Seminars ...

GCSE and GCE Design and Technology developments: where are we?

GCSE and GCE Design and Technology developments: where are we?, There is no doubt about it, keeping up with the changes and possible implications for the future direction of design and technology (D&T) and related qualifications is challenging. The Awarding Organisations, the D&T Association and all those who provide the vital infrastructure that supports the subject are not to blame. Unfortunately, we are suffering from a system that has precious few experts in positions of influence and no experts employed by Government who can take on the role of the QCDA subject officers we once depended upon. Consequently,...

GCSE D&T: Systems and Control Practice Exam Papers 2018 (Written in the style of AQA)

GCSE D&T: Systems and Control Practice Exam Papers 2018 (Written in the style of AQA), GCSE D&T: Systems and Control Practice Exam Papers 2018 (Written in the style of AQA)Ages 14-16Product code: PPSC8 This item is a download.Pack of two practice examination papers for GCSE Design and Technology: Systems and Control (written in the style of AQA).What better way for students to prepare for their GCSE examinations than by completing our expertly written practice exam style papers? These papers are written by teachers and former senior examiners...

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