Teaching Design and Technology 3 - 11

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′Douglas Newton′s Teaching Design and Technology gives encouragement to creativity in younger pupils. Aimed at ages 3-11, it contains a variety of suggestions for activities providing more than just a collection of ideas, there are many suggestions that might help children plan and work towards quality products′ - The Times Educational Supplement</p>
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<p>′An excellent book which is both thought-provoking and extremely practical. The philosophy and history behind D&T; is enlightening and very entertaining, whilst the numerous ideas for practical activities make it a ′pick up and use′ book. Unusually, it provides a wide range of activities for children as young as 3 up to 11 years of age, and detailed lesson plans demonstrate how they can be presented in class. The problem-solving approach taken by this book supports views on ′best practice′ as described in the government publication ′Excellence and Enjoyment′. As the focus in education is on developing a more creative curriculum, this book is a must for both experienced teachers and students alike′ - Linda Johnston, Head at Sedgefield Hardwick Primary </p>
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<p>′This book is packed full of sound advice and good ideas interlaced with the essence of what Design and Technology in primary schools should be′ - David Jinks, Jerwood Laureate</p>
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<p>′A very practical book, which focuses on sound advice from an expert in D&T; education... Here you will find a wealth of ideas for putting into practice.</p>
<p>What shines through is the depth of experience that Newton brings to the work... This is an invaluable resource for any primary school and deserves to be widely read. I have no doubt that teachers will rate it highly′ - Primary Science Review</p>
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<p>′This very readable book gives a wealth of simple interesting examples of technological development that will be appreciated by children throughout the primary school... Very practical general teaching advice is given throughout... a valuable resource for trainees and teachers who lack experience in this subject′ - Journal of Education for Teaching</p>
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<p>Training to teach Design and Technology? Need ideas for your lessons? Want to refresh your D&T; teaching?</p>
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<p>Professor Douglas Newton′s succinct guide to teaching design and technology uses ideas that have been road-tested and developed over his many years of teaching and of training student teachers and practitioners.</p>
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<p>Assuming no prior knowledge, this straightforward book will quickly help you teach D&T; in the primary school and D&T-related; activities in the very early years. It gives you ready-made lesson plans and banks of teaching ideas for immediate use in your classroom. </p>
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<p>Written for the busy trainee and teacher, this practical book features:</p>
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<p>- A clear account of the nature of D&T; and what is expected of you.</p>
<p>- Time-saving, photocopiable worksheets to help children grasp problems, develop ideas and plan.</p>
<p>- Lots of activities for the children, some set out in step-by-step detail.</p>
<p>- Advice on helping children make progress and on assessing their work.</p>
<p>- Looking ahead: some guidance for the aspiring teacher on preparing for curriculum leadership.</p>
<p>- Helpful chapter summaries.