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Design and Technology is an inspiring, rigorous and practical subject. Using creativity and imagination, pupils investigate, design, make and evaluate products and challenge themselves to solve real and relevant problems, within a variety of contexts, considering their own and others' needs, wants and values, using machinery and tools with the use of state of the art technology.
OVERVIEW OF COURSE
In Years 7 to 9, we focus on…. Building a passion and a vast amount of practical and theoretical skills within a workshop setting. From graphic design to electronics, we focus hard on learning to appreciate, respect and select the appropriate materials, tools, techniques and processes for the right job.
PROGRAMME OF STUDY
SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE / UNDERSTANDING
Students will be expected to develop the following knowledge, skills and understanding:
Understanding the Design Process is key to Design & Technology
Students will develop their hand eye co-ordination
The use of tools, equipment and processes to solve engineering problems
The role and use of technology in today and tomorrow’s world
How to find inspiration from past and present designers
Communication skills through drawings
How to use Computer Aided Design (CAD)
How to use Computer Aided Manufacture (CAM)
METHODS OF ASSESSMENT
We will use a range of assessments:
Formal tests – PR assessments as set out per school calendar
End of topic mini tests.
We will also use a range of different styles of feedback to students:
Marking in which the teacher provides formative comments for future improvement which the student is expected to act upon.
Non-written feedback which can take the form of verbal, peer and self-assessment.
HOW PARENTS / CARERS CAN HELP
It is requested that parents play a role in their child’s home learning. The list outlined suggests a few quick and easy methods, where parents/carers are able to help and support.
Monitoring of books in terms of their content, presentation and organisational skills.
Oversee at least 20 mins of their homework sitting by their side.
Keeping an eye on our Google Classroom as the MAIN resource for their independent home learning.
EXTRA-CURRICULAR
Trips
After School Club/Hub
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