Units not projects - A learning-first approach to D&T

This course is aimed at teachers and subject leaders of Design & Technology to implement an effective curriculum structure that focuses on the learning needs of the students first, rather than what project can be done.

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Course curriculum

1. Welcome to 'Units not projects – a learning first approach to D&T'
2. Where are you in your learning at the moment?
1. Continually evolving subject
2. Addressing misconceptions
3. More than just a subject
1. Evolution of the National Curriculum in England
1. Project-orientated approaches
2. Design and technology as one subject
1. A changing world
2. What is needed in the future?
1. Long term planning
2. Intent, implementation and impact
1. Understanding by Design
2. Using the Key Stage 3 progression framework
3. Supporting learning across the curriculum
4. Scaffolding the curriculum and learning
5. Not just a 3 year curriculum
1. School context
2. Staffing
3. Investment
1. Culture of CPD
1. Excellent practice
1. Putting it into practice
1. Next Steps
2. Where is your learning now?

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25 lessons

Checklist

Have you taken over a legacy curriculum in your school where it's project after project after project with limited progression and thought into the content and progression? This course is for you!

Create a curriculum fit for now (and the future)
Examples from schools who have done it
Downloadable resources to have plan and implement a learning-first approach

Instructor(s)

Tom Corker

Passionate about the subject and the importance of a robust curriculum, Tom is Head of Technology at Felixstowe School and Subject Lead for Unity Schools Partnership. Tom has a wealth of experience in design and technology, working in and supporting schools across Suffolk and Essex. Tom also has experience of working for exam boards and working as a D&T consultant. Past work includes authoring content for BBC Bitesize and delivering CPD sessions for the Design and Technology Association.