Teaching Design and Technology at Key Stages 1 and 2

by Gill Hope

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781844450565
Publisher:	SAGE Publications
Publication date:	06/15/2006
Series:	Achieving QTS Series
Pages:	224
Product dimensions:	6.73(w) x 9.68(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Dr. Gill Hope is a Senior Lecturer in the Primary Education Department of Canterbury Christ Church University, where she is Course Leader for Design and Technology

Table of Contents

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
Design and technology for global citizens of the future
Appendix A: Achieving the standards for classroom teachers
Appendix B: Web-links and online resources
Appendix C: Sample scheme of work, Year 1
Appendix D: Lesson plan, Year 1
Appendix E: Sample scheme of work, Year 5/6
Appendix F: Lesson plan, Year 5/6
Index

Editorial Reviews

"The mixture of tasks, intellectual and physical, is very good, since it recognises the diversity of learning within technology education" (Lecturer, University of Aberdeen)

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