Recent years have seen a decline in craft and creative education in schools and a shift from practical to theoretical learning models in higher education. Young people are leaving school with no idea that craft-based careers are even possible, and graduates of craft-based degree courses are entering the workplace.
People, Pens & Paper is about creative and fresh ideas. It's not a creative rule book, but a suggestive guide of techniques and projects to make the creative process more fluid and more enjoyable for students. Often, it's our setting and mindset that determines creative output, so in order to be truly effective we need to set the scene, and that ......
'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 '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 '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 '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. 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 '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 Training to teach Design and Technology? Need ideas for your lessons? Want to refresh your D&T teaching? 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. 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. Written for the busy trainee and teacher, this practical book features: - A clear account of the nature of D&T and what is expected of you. - Time-saving, photocopiable worksheets to help children grasp problems, develop ideas and plan. - Lots of activities for the children, some set out in step-by-step detail. - Advice on helping children make progress and on assessing their work. - Looking ahead: some guidance for the aspiring teacher on preparing for curriculum leadership. - Helpful chapter summaries.
'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 '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 '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 '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. 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 '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 Training to teach Design and Technology? Need ideas for your lessons? Want to refresh your D&T teaching? 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. 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. Written for the busy trainee and teacher, this practical book features: - A clear account of the nature of D&T and what is expected of you. - Time-saving, photocopiable worksheets to help children grasp problems, develop ideas and plan. - Lots of activities for the children, some set out in step-by-step detail. - Advice on helping children make progress and on assessing their work. - Looking ahead: some guidance for the aspiring teacher on preparing for curriculum leadership. - Helpful chapter summaries.
A Guide to Curricular Resources About the Designed World
"Are published curriculum materials really standards-based? The authors answer this in unprecedented detail. A must-read for technology, design, and engineering educators." -William E. Dugger, Director Technology for All Americans Project, International Technology Education Association "If you enjoy teaching science because it engages students, you will want to include technology and design. This book provides everything you need to find curriculum materials that fit your situation. Helping students become technologically literate as well as scientifically literate is a must in our world." -Senta A. Raizen, Director National Center for Improving Science Education (NCISE)/WestEd Bring a whole new world of technology education into every classroom! We live in a world where technological advances happen daily. But technology is more than computers and electronic devices. Technology encompasses every man-made creation that meets human needs, even a pencil or a book. Technology education helps students design and make improvements in the designed world around us, such as transportation systems, manufacturing, and biotechnology, as well as many other fields. This must-have guide is the first independent review of curriculum materials for technology. In Bringing Technology Education Into K-8 Classrooms, authors Edward Britton, Bo De Long-Cotty, and Toby Levenson provide a practical guide to the latest technology textbooks and integrated resources (including technology and supplementary resources), and descriptions of more than 100 informal resources. The guide fully describes the strengths and weaknesses of each product's features by analyzing the technology topics covered, types of technology design activities, assessment strategies, types of teacher support, and much more. Bringing Technology Education Into K-8 Classrooms includes: An introduction to technology education and its importance for students today Complete information for choosing technology resources that meet district and classroom needs Practical analysis of how technology topics address standards Helpful tips on how technology activities help students understand a design process Featuring an easy-to-follow organization and sample pages from major products, this resource will help all students become technologically literate!
