Technology

Key skills developed

Design and Technology will encourage students to:

• prepare for participation in tomorrow's rapidly developing world of technologies.
• use team skills to gain confidence in their own abilities and become creative problem solvers.
• recognise needs, wants and opportunities and respond to them by developing a range of ideas and making products and systems that successfully meet these demands.
• practise skills in research, communication and management in design and production.
• improve all areas of practical, spoken, and written communication skills through experiencing a wide range of learning styles from specialist teachers.
• develop an understanding of aesthetics, social, moral and environmental issues.
• experience working with CAD/CAM and other industrial based processes.

How Parents and Carers Can Support

• Talk to your child about what they are doing in their DT lessons.
• Ask to see their practical work and engage in a discussion
• Show an interest in their school life
• Engage in conversation about your Technology experience at school
• Encourage them to support with DIY at home etc
• Foster enquiry and support with wanting to make at home

Useful Websites

• GCSE Bitesize
• Seneca Learning
• You tube channels
• www.design-technolgy.info
• Oak National Academy