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Talking D&T is a podcast about design and technology education. Join me, Dr Alison Hardy, as I share news, views, ideas and opinions about D&T. I also talk about D&T with teachers, researchers and academics from the D&T community.
The views on this podcast are my own and of those I am interviewing and are not connected to my institution. Much of the content is work in progress. As well as talking about D&T, I use it to explore new ideas and thoughts related to D&T education and my research, which are still embryonic and may change. Consult my publications for a reliable record of my considered thoughts on the topic featured in this podcast.
This podcast is independently produced and funded by Dr Alison Hardy. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or representative of Nottingham Trent University. All views expressed are those of the host and guests and do not reflect the views of the University.
Podcast music composed by Chris Corcoran (http://www.svengali.org.uk)
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A short introduction for Series 2 and a catch up about the 4th edition of the book Learning to Teach Design and Technology in Secondary Schools.Mentioned in the episode:Design and Technology Education: An International JournalMentoring Design and Technology Teachers in the Secondary SchoolSupport the show (https://ko-fi.com/alisonhardy)
Welcome to the first episode of the first series of the Talking D&T podcast!In this episode I talk about the outline for the 4th edition of the book 'Learning to Teach Design and Technology in the Secondary School'. I also mention:David Layton's seminal work on values and design and technologyTranscript (pdf)More about the Learning to Teach D&T in the Secondary School book:Previously edited by Dr Gwyneth-Owen-Jackson, the 4th edition is due for publication in 2020 and is edited by Dr Alison Hardy. With new and updated chapters, this book will be an essential companion for new and established D&T teachers.Learning to Teach Design and Technology in the Secondary School(3rd edition edited by Dr Gwyneth Owen-Jackson)Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/alisonhardy)
This interview is with Rebecca Topps, who teaches D&T at St George's Academy in Sleaford. Rebecca is writing a new chapter 'Transitions from D&T post-16'.More about Rebecca:Trustee for the Design and Technology AssociationMore about the Learning to Teach D&T in the Secondary School book:This edition is about a chapter in the forthcoming 4th edition of the well-known book Learning to Teach D&T in Secondary School. Previously edited by Dr Gwyneth-Owen-Jackson, the 4th edition is due for publication in 2020 and is edited by Dr Alison Hardy. With new and updated chapters, this book will be an essential companion for new and established D&T teachers.Learning to Teach Design and Technology in the Secondary School (3rd edition edited by Dr Gwyneth Owen-Jackson)Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/alisonhardy)
Dr Marion Rutland is a world leading expert in food technology and D&T education. She led design and technology initial teacher education at the University of Roehampton and is currently editing a book about food education for Springer.More about Dr Marion Rutland:On ResearchGateOn Springer:Food in the School Curriculum: A Discussion of Alternative ApproachesFood technology on the school curriculum in England: Is it a curriculum for the twenty-first century?Perceptions of Primary Design and TechnologyMore about the Learning to Teach D&T in the Secondary School book:This edition is about a chapter in the forthcoming 4th edition of the well-known book Learning to Teach D&T in Secondary School. Previously edited by Dr Gwyneth-Owen-Jackson, the 4th edition is due for publication in 2020 and is edited by Dr Alison Hardy. With new and updated chapters, this book will be an essential companion for new and established D&T teachers.Learning to Teach Design and Technology in the Secondary School (3rd edition edited by Dr Gwyneth Owen-Jackson)Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/alisonhardy)
Dr Deborah Winn is Head of D&T at Neale-Wade Academy in Cambridgeshire. Debi is updating the chapter 'Developing links with other subjects'.More about Debi:PhD Thesis: CAD and creativity at Key Stage 3 : towards a new pedagogyAt Neale-Wade Academy More about the Learning to Teach D&T in the Secondary School book:This edition is about a chapter in the forthcoming 4th edition of the well-known book Learning to Teach D&T in Secondary School. Previously edited by Dr Gwyneth-Owen-Jackson, the 4th edition is due for publication in 2020 and is edited by Dr Alison Hardy. With new and updated chapters, this book will be an essential companion for new and established D&T teachers.Learning to Teach Design and Technology in the Secondary School (3rd edition edited by Dr Gwyneth Owen-Jackson)Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/alisonhardy)
Matt McLain is Head of Secondary Programmes at Liverpool John Moores University. He is writing a 'newish' chapter for the 4th edition of the Learning to Teach D&T book; its an amalgamation of sections from 3 chapters in the 3rd edition, with some additional focus using Matt's research about demonstrations and other signature pedagogies.Transcript (pdf)More about Matt McLain:On ResearchGateOn TwitterAt Liverpool John Moores UniversityMore about the Learning to Teach D&T in the Secondary School book:This edition is about a chapter in the forthcoming 4th edition of the well-known book Learning to Teach D&T in Secondary School. Previously edited by Dr Gwyneth-Owen-Jackson, the 4th edition is due for publication in 2020 and is edited by Dr Alison Hardy. With new and updated chapters, this book will be an essential companion for new and established D&T teachers.Learning to Teach Design and Technology in the Secondary School (3rd edition edited by Dr Gwyneth Owen-Jackson)Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/alisonhardy)
This interview is with Suzanne Norris, who teaches D&T at Arnold Hill School in Nottingham. Suzanne is updating the chapter 'Assessing design and technology'.More about Suzanne:On Twitter Arnold Hill AcademyMore about the Learning to Teach D&T in the Secondary School book:This edition is about a chapter in the forthcoming 4th edition of the well-known book Learning to Teach D&T in Secondary School. Previously edited by Dr Gwyneth-Owen-Jackson, the 4th edition is due for publication in 2020 and is edited by Dr Alison Hardy. With new and updated chapters, this book will be an essential companion for new and established D&T teachers.Learning to Teach Design and Technology in the Secondary School (3rd edition edited by Dr Gwyneth Owen-Jackson)Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/alisonhardy)
Send me a message. Ever been told art and design and technology are basically the same because they share the word “design”? Let’s test that claim with real data and grounded classroom experience. In this episode I unpack how teachers and stakeholders describe the value of D&T and the value of art and design, then draw a clear map of where they overlap, where they diverge, and what leaders risk when they blur them into one. First, I outline five widely reported value themes for D&T: ...
Send me a message. In this episode, I'm excited to share three brilliant opportunities for you to get involved in research that's shaping the future of design and technology education. First, I'll tell you about the Redesigning Design and Technology project I'm co-leading with Ciaran, Andrew, and Amanda. We've identified 18 contentious questions that divide our community and created a survey where you can share your views on these crucial debates. This research feels particularly timely with ...
Send me a message. Reconnecting with purpose is essential when facing professional challenges. In this reflective episode, I share my experience of an unsuccessful professorial application and how it prompted me to rediscover why I'm passionate about design and technology education in the first place. The start of a new academic term offers the perfect opportunity to step back from the excitement and apprehension of returning to teaching and consider our fundamental values: What drives...
Send me a message. Recommended read: Studio Properties: A field guide to design education (edited by Derek Jones , Elizabeth Boling, James Benedict Brown , James Corazzo, Colin M. Gray, Nicole Lotz) Derek Jones and Alice Hellard explore the concept of design studio as a transformative educational approach that extends beyond physical space to encompass social dynamics, extended cognition, and embodied knowledge. • Design studio is not just a physical spac...
Send me a message. Michelle Gregson, General Secretary and Chief Executive of NSEAD, discusses the relationship between art and design and design and technology education, exploring their distinctiveness while highlighting their shared values and challenges. NSEAD operates as a learned society, subject association, and specialist trade union for art and design educationBoth art and design and design and technology subjects face similar challenges of reduced curriculum time and resourcesMich...
Send me a message. If you are interested in helping the Association evaluate their Inspired by Industry programme, sign up here: https://bit.ly/IBIinterest What happens when we look beyond textbook projects and expose 11-14 year olds to real industry design challenges? Tony Ryan, Chief Executive of the Design and Technology Association, reveals how they're transforming technical education from the ground up through their ambitious "Inspired by Industry" programme. Six years into his leadersh...
Send me a message. Max Pownall is a product design lecturer at Nottingham Trent University. Find out more about Max and his work: Instagram (NTU Focussed)LinkedInUni profileFinal Year Degree online degree showMentioned in this episode Events with Alison Hardy The Design Thinking Toolbox https://www.worldofbooks.com/en-gb/books/michael-lewrick/design-thinking-toolbox/9781119629191 Tools from the book at - https://en.dt-toolbook.com/t Support the show If you like the podcast, you can always ...
Send me a message. Holistic, summative assessment is essential for properly evaluating design and technology capability, drawing on research by Richard Kimball and Kay Stables that predates the National Curriculum and has been tested across multiple countries and age groups. Effective capability assessment tasks allow pupils to demonstrate ability to respond to an unfamiliar design contexAssessment focuses on students' design capability, not their knowledge of the specific contextTeachers s...
Send me a message. Formative assessment in Design and Technology requires structured peer feedback approaches to be effective. Research shows a significant gap in assessing technological knowledge, with most studies focusing on design knowledge instead. • Design crits from higher education can be adapted for classroom use through peer feedback • Research from the Netherlands identifies convergent feedback (clarifying ideas) and divergent feedback (promoting creative responses) • Teachers mus...
Send me a message. How do we effectively assess knowledge in Design and Technology education? It's a question with surprisingly few research-backed answers, despite its critical importance to teaching practice. I talk about this assessment gap in the second episode of my sub-series on D&T research. I remind listeners that D&T knowledge encompasses both conceptual understanding ("knowing what") and procedural application ("knowing how"), forming the foundation upon which capabil...
Send me a message. How do we measure what truly matters in Design and Technology education? The challenge lies in distinguishing between assessing individual knowledge components and evaluating the holistic capability that emerges when students apply their learning autonomously. In this foundational episode, I introduce a new mini-series focused entirely on assessment in D&T education. Drawing from research literature, I establish the critical difference between two assessment targets: s...
Send me a message. What makes for effective teaching in Design & Technology? Returning after a brief hiatus, I delve into the research-backed pedagogical approaches that can transform D&T education. This episode synthesizes my recent exploration of teaching strategies, clarifying the crucial distinction between curriculum (what we teach) and pedagogy (how we develop student capabilities). At the heart of D&T education lies a persistent misconception I'm determined to challenge: t...
Send me a message. In this episode of the Talking D&T podcast, I explore the pedagogical approach of product analysis, often known as IDEAS (Investigation, Disassembly, Evaluation, and Analysis). I examine how this signature pedagogy helps develop learners' understanding of technology in society—a core aim of the National Curriculum in England. I discuss how product analysis bridges curriculum and pedagogy by teaching pupils to examine artefacts through multiple lenses. When handled thoug...
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