There will be three subject network meetings over the course of the year, delivered by experts in the subjects. The networks will give curriculum leaders an opportunity to keep abreast of current thinking and share good practice. Our providers will focus on both disciplinary and substantive knowledge. There will be a mixture of online and face to face delivery, giving you a chance to have a more hands on approach.
The iterative process of design. The first online session will explore the core principles and processes for design and how this should be leading the subject of D&T in Primary schools. We will also explore the importance of interdisciplinary practice, problem solving and critical thinking in design. Plus, general Q&A time.
DT Subject Network (Module 2 | In-person)Design thinking challenge. Following on from the first session, delegates will work together in design teams to solve fictional design challenges whilst learning about empathy, definition, ideation, prototyping and testing. Teachers will be then tasked with setting their own design thinking challenge for their pupils.
DT Subject Network (Module 3 | Online)Are we designers? Are the children learning to become designers or are they merely making a script? Teachers will discuss and share the successes and challenges in facilitating design thinking in school and in different areas of the D&T curriculum. Plus, general Q&A time.
