Teaching Design and Technology at Key Stages 1 and 2 [Paperback]

Ofsted continues to identify weaknesses in this subject, while many primary, non-specialist trainees lack confidence in the area. Linked to the new (2007) Standards for QTS and the DATA Tier 1 competencies, this book is for trainees who have had less than 20 hours training in design and technology but are required to teach the subject during school placements and once qualified. This clear, jargon-free text explains the key concepts and curriculum requirements, without assuming prior expertise or advanced levels of understanding, making this book a sound basic introduction.A Standards-based text supporting primary trainees in delivering creative and effective design and technology lessons. The mixture of tasks, intellectual and physical, is very good, since it recognises the diversity of learning within technology education (Lecturer, University of Aberdeen)A helpful overview of the subject for primary traineesThere are very few books about teaching design and technology and this is a useful addition. Some good coverage of planning and management issues along with sections that will help students to understand what the subject involves.Useful chapters on pedagogy and cross curricular links. Reflective and practical tasks, on the whole, worthwhile and informative.There are very few books which give a clear overview of Design and Technology in the primary school. This book achieves this and is a useful reference text for any primary practitioner.Introduction
Designed technology and education
Requirements of the National Curriculum for design and technology
Framework for teaching and learning design and technology
Progression in design and technology learning
Planning to teach design and technology
Assessment, evaluation and celebration in design and technology
Subject content for practical activity in design and technology
Crossing curricular boundaries
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