Design and Technology in the Primary School: Case Studies for Teachers (Subjects in the Primary School) - Softcover

Makiya, Hind

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0415032407 ISBN 13: 9780415032407

Publisher: Routledge, 1993

Synopsis

The inclusion of technology among the National Curriculum foundation subjects is an exciting , but at the same time somewhat daunting challenge for primary teachers. This series of case studies shows how real teachers across the primmary age range have put design and technology into practice as a focus for their topic work. Through these examples Margaret Rogers and Hind Makiya show what is meant by design and technology in the primary school and how problem solving activiies can be used to fulfil the requirements of the National Curriculum across several subjects. Useful appendices summarize the technology requirements of the National Curriculum and give extra guidance in common areas of difficulty such as the introduction of electricity and the use of electricity and the use of technical lego.

About this title

Synopsis:

The inclusion of technology among the National Curriculum foundation subjects is an exciting, but at the same time somewhat daunting challenge for primary teachers. Design and Technology in the Primary School provides teachers and student teachers with examples of a range of design and technology activities and with some guidance on curriculum planning in this area. Case studies, drawn from classes at all ages from four to twelve year juniors, show how teachers with little or no previous experience of work in this field can use their existing knowledge of materials and processes to develop successful projects in design and technology. Mindful of the tremendous time constraints under which teachers operate at the moment, the authors show how work in design and technology can be linked with other subjects across the curriculum, both in class projects and whole school topics. This book should be a rich source of inspiration to class teachers, curriculum coordinators and advisors working in the technology field.

About this edition

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 1993
• ISBN 10: 0415032407
• ISBN 13: 9780415032407
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 164