Design and Technology in the Primary School: Case Studies for Teachers »

The inclusion of technology in subjects taught to primary school students presents teachers with an exciting and somewhat daunting challenge. Design and Technology in the Primary School aims to provide teachers with a definition and exploration of design and technology activities through a project approach. The book includes case studies which illustrate how teachers with little or no previous experience can draw on their existing knowledge of materials, processes, and local authority support, to develop successful projects linking areas of the curriculum with design and technology.

Guidance is also offered on topic planning with design and technology activities either central to the topic being studies, or as a development of a topic from another curriculum area.

This book offers a strong practical approach to embarking on design and technology activities through projects, topic designs, and case studies. It will encourage not only student teachers but their more experienced colleagues in developing existing skills and talents in teaching technology and design through the use of familiar topics.

1. Design and Technology in the Primary Curriculum 2. The Early Years 3. Starting in the Classroom 4. Links with Mathematics 5. Science and Technology 6. Links with Information Technology 7. Whole School Development 8. Topic Planning Conclusion Appendices