Enhancing the teaching of STEM through Design and Technology
Modernising and developing the STEM aspects of KS3 D&T teaching and learning through newly developed resources and a unique range of ‘high tech’ materials and consumables.
Design & Technology Association
The programme was delivered in two phases. In the first phase, four exemplar schools, working with 20 other schools, helped shape the programme and develop the resources. In the second phase, the programme was rolled out to 80 schools. Schools were supported by online learning, face to face training and a dedicated website.
The programme supported the teaching and learning of the new KS3 National Curriculum D&T programme of study, in particular the technical knowledge requirements. Teachers valued the CPD sessions which gave them new skills, ideas, practical curriculum activities and chances to meet other teachers. This helped boost their subject knowledge and confidence. Through design and technology activity the project provided opportunities for students to explore and make use of learning in maths, science, computing and engineering. Drawing these together contextualised their learning and helped them understand design and technology in the real world.
I particularly enjoyed seeing and hearing about how other teachers have used the resources and developed them for their own departments.
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