NEW How can we ensure a progression of skills for the different aspects in Design and Technology?

Course date: 19th Sep 2024

How confident are your staff at teaching the different aspects in D&T for the Science and Technology AoLE?

What skills do businesses want from employees and how can D&T nurture this?

What is Design and Technology? What are the different aspects that should be covered in this discipline? How can we ensure progression? How effective teaching and learning enable all learners to make meaningful progress?

This will be an exciting, practical course where delegates can develop their understanding of mechanisms, mechanical systems, structures, textiles, electrical/electronic systems.  Staff will be able to use real tools safely as they explore the different materials used in D&T. 


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Course objectives:
  • What do the progression steps look like as PS1, PS2 and PS3?
  • How can we ensure progression of mechanisms, mechanical systems, electrical systems, structures and textiles for all learners?
  • How can we ensure quality D&T experiences? 
  • To explore the skills and attributes D&T can develop in learners.
  • How D&T supports the 12 pedagogical principles and integral skills.
  • How does D&T support the four purposes?
  • Suggestions of the tools, materials and resources needed to ensure quality experiences.

Tea & coffee will be provided, delegates are advised to bring a packed lunch.

Course Presenter: Nerys Tudor Jones

DESIGN TECHNOLOGY - Nerys has 20 years teaching experience in Foundation Phase and Key Stage 2 in five different primary schools and three authorities. She has been senior leader in 2 and Deputy Head Teacher for 6 years. During this time Nerys Tudor Jones also worked on Welsh Government projects to write new materials and produce resources, including assessments and examples of best practice. She has presented at a Welsh Government conference on cluster, transition and enterprise projects. She has presented at the Birmingham NEC on various successful design and technology projects including food technology, computer aided designs, healthy eating weeks, electrical and computer control. Nerys was invited to represent Wales in the James Dyson Innovation Group, which involved working on an innovative project, incorporating Literacy, Numeracy and thinking skills. Other experience: Nerys’ passion for Design and Technology began in secondary school, where she achieved an ‘A’ grade for Design & Technology at A level, before going on to study at university, completing a 4 year B.Ed specialising in D&T. Nerys Tudor Jones is an author of educational books and was a recipient of a prestigious National D&T teaching award. She has worked on various projects with the Design and Technology Association as her role in the Primary Advisory Group, which includes ‘Projects on a Page’. In addition to working with Collective Learning as a course provider, Nerys is also Primary Consultant in Design & Technology working alongside schools, running INSET and providing support for schools in the effective delivery of D&T. Nerys believes it is an exciting time for Wales with Prof Donaldson’s recommendations recognising the importance of Science of Technology as an AoLE. Search for Courses

Course Location: Pembrokeshire Exclusive

ADDRESS:  Bloomfield House Community Centre, Redstone Road, Narberth, Pembrokeshire SA67 7ES https://bloomfieldcommunitycentre.org/
* Delegates are advised to bring a packed lunch
TIMES:
  • Please arrive from 8.45am for Registration and tea/coffee
  • Courses will start at 9.15am