Teaching Design and Technology at Key Stages 1 and 2

A Standards-based text supporting primary trainees in delivering creative and effective design and technology lessons.

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.

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