Design And Technology In Primary School Classrooms
Design And Technology In Primary School Classrooms

Author: Les Tickle

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2002-01-04

Total Pages: 170

ISBN-13: 1135388318

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Design and Technology in Primary School Classrooms presents a comprehensive account of the development and nature of design and technology in the primary classroom from the modest beginnings in the 1980s to detailed implementation within the National Curriculum. It shows how the design/problem solving process and the knowledge, skills and understanding associated with design and technology can be developed by teachers who were previously unfamiliar with such activities. Case studies demonstrate the teaching strategies employed and illustrate in detail how children respond to design and technology in complex ways. The book combines original classroom research data wuth extensive illustrations, resource information and summaries of what design and technology in the National Curriculum involves.

Teaching Design and Technology 3 - 11
Teaching Design and Technology 3 - 11

Author: Douglas Newton

Publisher: Paul Chapman Educational Publishing

Published: 2005-03-23

Total Pages: 196

ISBN-13: 9781412901611

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

'A very practical book, which focuses on sound advice from an expert in D&T education.. Here you will find a wealth of ideas for putting into practice. What shines through is the depth of experience that Newton brings to the work.. This is an invaluable resource for any primary school and deserves to be widely read. I have no doubt that teachers will rate it highly' - Primary Science Review. 'As the focus in education is on developing a more creative curriculum, this book is a must for both experienced teachers and students alike'-. Linda Johnston, Head Teacher, Sedgefield Hardwick Primary Sch.

Teaching Design and Technology Creatively
Teaching Design and Technology Creatively

Author: Clare Benson

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Published: 2017-05-18

Total Pages: 201

ISBN-13: 1317225163

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Packed full of practical ideas, Teaching Design and Technology Creatively is a stimulating source of guidance for busy trainee and practising teachers. Grounded in the latest research, it offers a wealth of suggestions to foster creative development in D&T and supports teachers in providing their students with more authentic, enjoyable experiences. Providing a wealth of ready-to-use ideas for creative lessons, key topics covered include: Understanding links between D&T and creativity Creating a foundation for D&T in the early years Using objects, books and real-life contexts as imaginative starting points Developing designerly thinking Making the most of construction kits Helping children draw to develop their ideas Encouraging dialogic talk in D&T to drive learning Exploring food as a creative resource Practical approaches to embedding IT and programming in the curriculum Taking learning outside the classroom. Teaching Design and Technology Creatively provides practical teaching suggestions to ensure teachers of all levels understand how to teach for creativity. It shows how learning experiences in D&T have the potential to extend children’s technological knowledge, and to promote problem-solving and evaluation skills. Drawing on examples from real-world projects, this text is invaluable for all those who wish to engage students in D&T and encourage creative classroom practice.

Learning to Teach Design and Technology in the Secondary School
Learning to Teach Design and Technology in the Secondary School

Author: Alison Hardy

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2020-10-01

Total Pages: 336

ISBN-13: 1000179761

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Learning to Teach Design and Technology in the Secondary School is a core text for all those training to teach design and technology in the secondary school. It helps you develop subject knowledge, acquire a deeper understanding of the role, purpose and potential of design and technology within the secondary curriculum, and provides the practical skills needed to plan, teach and evaluate stimulating and creative lessons. This fully updated fourth edition includes information on all areas of design and technology, and on new subject requirements relating to exam qualifications. It includes three new chapters on the role of critiquing in design and technology education, transitions after secondary design and technology, and using and producing design and technology education research. Designed to be read as a course or dipped into for support and advice, it covers: Each area of design and technology: materials, textiles, electronics and food Integrating new curriculum topics, such as emerging technologies, into your teaching Developing areas of subject knowledge Health and safety Planning lessons Organising and managing the classroom Teaching wider issues through design and technology Assessment issues Your own professional development. Bringing together insights from current educational theory and the best contemporary classroom teaching and learning, this book will prove an invaluable resource for students on all training routes – as well as their mentors – who aspire to become effective, reflective design and technology teachers.

Design and Technology for Children
Design and Technology for Children

Author: Marilyn Fleer

Publisher: Pearson Higher Education AU

Published: 2015-05-20

Total Pages: 249

ISBN-13: 1486023223

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Design and technology education is now an established field of study in primary schools and in many early childhood centres. Authors Marilyn Fleer and Beverley Jane offer the definitive text on this curriculum area. Design and Technology for Children 3e is a comprehensive and innovative account of teaching and research in design and technology education. It gives pre-service and in-service teachers opportunities to reflect upon and further develop their understanding of technology and technological knowledge, and to consider several different approaches in a practical and interactive way. he third edition has been written to reflect current research and practice in design and technology education for Australian children and pre-service teachers.

Design And Technology In Primary School Classrooms
Design And Technology In Primary School Classrooms

Author: Les Tickle

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2002-01-04

Total Pages: 223

ISBN-13: 113538830X

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Design and Technology in Primary School Classrooms presents a comprehensive account of the development and nature of design and technology in the primary classroom from the modest beginnings in the 1980s to detailed implementation within the National Curriculum. It shows how the design/problem solving process and the knowledge, skills and understanding associated with design and technology can be developed by teachers who were previously unfamiliar with such activities. Case studies demonstrate the teaching strategies employed and illustrate in detail how children respond to design and technology in complex ways. The book combines original classroom research data wuth extensive illustrations, resource information and summaries of what design and technology in the National Curriculum involves.

Pedagogy for Technology Education in Secondary Schools
Pedagogy for Technology Education in Secondary Schools

Author: P. John Williams

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2020-05-21

Total Pages: 348

ISBN-13: 3030415481

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

This book explores pedagogy appropriate for the secondary school technology education classroom. It covers the dimensions of pedagogy for technology with scholarly research, including information strongly related to practice. The book discusses the nature of technology courses in secondary schools across various jurisdictions and considers how they might be viewed with regard to different epistemological frameworks. The writing is informed by, but not limited to, research and strongly related to practice with acknowledged experts in the field of technology education contributing chapters supported by evidence from technology education research or other fields. The authors speculate on pedagogical possibilities in their areas of expertise in order to consider pedagogical possibilities and develop a view of where pedagogy for technology education should move and how teachers might respond in the way they develop their practice.

Learning to Teach Design and Technology in the Secondary School
Learning to Teach Design and Technology in the Secondary School

Author: Gwyneth Owen-Jackson

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2015-05-15

Total Pages: 397

ISBN-13: 1317664981

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Learning to Teach Design and Technology in the Secondary School is established as a core text for all those training to teach Design and Technology in the secondary school. It helps you develop subject knowledge, acquire a deeper understanding of the role, purpose and potential of Design and Technology within the secondary curriculum, and provides the practical skills needed to plan, teach and evaluate stimulating and creative lessons. This third edition has been fully updated in light of the latest curriculum, policy and theory, as well as exciting changes in the field of design and technology. Designed to be read as a course or dipped into to for support and advice, it covers: Developing areas of subject knowledge Health and safety Planning lessons Organising and managing the classroom Teaching and learning with digital technologies Teaching wider issues through design and technology Assessment issues Your own professional development. Bringing together insights from current educational theory and the best contemporary classroom teaching and learning, this book will prove an invaluable resource for all student and newly qualified teachers – as well as their mentors - who aspire to become effective, reflective teachers.

Supporting Science, Design and Technology in the Early Years
Supporting Science, Design and Technology in the Early Years

Author: John Siraj-Blatchford

Publisher:

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 164

ISBN-13:

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

This practical text seeks to answer such questions as how young children learn science, design and technology and how they can be supported to develop these skills. It gives advice on providing a learning environment and recognising needs.

Technologies for Children
Technologies for Children

Author: Marilyn Fleer

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2023-07-31

Total Pages: 337

ISBN-13: 1009229591

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Technologies for Children is a comprehensive guide to teaching design and digital technologies to children from birth to 12 years. Aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework and the Australian Curriculum: Technologies, this book provides practical ideas for teaching infants, toddlers, pre-schoolers and primary-aged children. The third edition includes expanded content on teaching digital technologies, with a new chapter on computational thinking. Key topics covered include food and fibre production, engineering principles and systems, and computational thinking. The content goes beyond discussing the curriculum to consider technology pedagogies, planning, assessment and evaluation. Case studies drawn from Australian primary classrooms and early childhood centres demonstrate the transition from theory to practice. Each chapter is supported by pedagogical reflections, research activities and spotlights, as well as extensive online student resources. Written by Marilyn Fleer, this book presents innovative, engaging and student-centred approaches to integrating technologies in the classroom.