Issues in Design and Technology Teaching
“Issues in Design and Technology Teaching” by Bob Barnes, published by Psychology Press in 2002, offers a comprehensive examination of the key concerns surrounding design and technology education. This 258-page book is presented in English and aims to challenge preconceptions while stimulating debate about this relatively new subject within the National Curriculum. It addresses various critical areas, including the definition of design, the integration of new technologies in the classroom, and the implications of gender on student performance in design and technology.
Readers will find a thorough exploration of classroom dynamics, planning, and assessment, as well as broader ethical considerations and the importance of industry partnerships. The book serves as a valuable resource for student teachers and newly qualified teachers in both primary and secondary education, providing insights that help them make informed judgments about their teaching practices in design and technology.
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Issues in Design and Technology Teaching identifies and examines the important concerns in this subject, seeking to challenge preconceptions and stimulate debate about this relative newcomer to the National Curriculum. Key areas addressed are:
- Issues of Definition: getting to the roots of the concept of design and its educational value
- Issues in the Classroom: the role and implementation of new technologies, and issues involved in planning and assessment
- Issues in the School Context: gender as a concern in Design and Technology, with an examination of boys’ performance in this area
- Issues Beyond the School: ethics, values and attitudes in Design and Technology, and a discussion of the benefits of partnerships with industry.
Issues in Design and Technology Teaching provides support for student teachers and NQTs in primary and secondary schools, helping them to reach informed judgements about the subject they are teaching.
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