Teaching Design and Technology (Developing Science & Technology Education) - Softcover

Eggleston, John

Softcover

ISBN 10: 033509869X ISBN 13: 9780335098699

Publisher: Open University Press, 1992

Synopsis

Design and technology has come to occupy a much enhanced position in the school curriculum in recent years. This book explores how the subject has changed, how it needs to be taught and how it is likely to develop in the next few years. It also looks at the subject in the broad context of the curriculum and society, and examines issues concerning gender and race that are related to its teaching.

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Review

"...this book deserves a wide readership. Practising teachers should find plenty to interest them. It looks like a clear favourite for the reading lists of students on initial teacher training courses...." - Design and Technology Teaching "This book is very readable, besides being an important source of reference. It should be part of any induction courses for design and technology teacher training." - Design and Technology Times "Enthusiasm, common sense and understanding of thesubject permeate the text. The book is warmly recommended and is essential reading for everyone with an interest in the teaching and learning of design and technology." - The Journal of Design and Technology

About the Author

John Eggleston is Professor of Education at Warwick University and Visiting Professor at Middlesex University and the University of Central England. He was founding editor of Design and Technology Teaching, is Vice Chair of the Design and Technology Association, Chair of the Young Electronic Design Awards and was Director of the Schools Council Project on Design and Technology.

Edition details

• Publisher: Open University Press
• Publication date: 1992
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 033509869X
• ISBN 13: 9780335098699
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 100