Exploring Primary Design and Technology

by Johnsey, Rob

• ISBN13: 9780304336197
• ISBN10: 030433619X
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1997-08-01
• Publisher: Continuum Intl Pub Group

Summary

Beginning by defining what exactly the subject of design and technology should involve at primary level, this text proceeds to describe the elements of the subject and how it should be taught. It outlines many easily-understood uses of design in the modern world and shows how children can be encouraged to make useful day-to-day objects in the classroom. The book is a basic introduction to what the subject involves and how best to teach it.

Table of Contents

Design and Technology in the Primary School	p. 1
Developing Designing and Making Skills	p. 25
Investigating Contexts, Identifying Needs and Specifying Outcomes	p. 26
Evaluating Products and Procedures in Design and Technology	p. 41
Researching the Task and its Possible Solutions	p. 51
Generating Ideas and Modelling Outcomes	p. 58
Making the Product	p. 70
Knowledge and Understanding in Primary Design and Technology	p. 81
Materials and Components	p. 83
Control in Design and Technology	p. 89
Structures and Forces	p. 109
Information Technology, Products and Applications, Quality	p. 118
Practical Capability in Design and Technology	p. 127
Managing Design and Technology in the Primary School	p. 157
Education Authority, School and Senior Management	p. 158
The Co-ordinator for Design and Technology	p. 162
The Class Teacher	p. 183
Curriculum Planning and Documentation	p. 187
Writing a Policy and Scheme of Work for Design and Technology	p. 188
Topic Plans and Lesson Plans	p. 202
Appendix A	p. 217
Appendix B	p. 218
References and Bibliography	p. 220
Index	p. 223
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