Benson, Clare
Teaching Design and Technology Creatively - Learning to Teach in the Primary School Series (Paperback)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781138654594
- author:
- Benson, Clare
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Taylor & Francis Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 184
- Dimensions:
- 174 mm X 246 mm
- Genre:
- Politics, Society & Education, Education, Schools,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Teaching Design and Technology Creatively offers practical guidance for busy teachers to foster creative development in design and technology. Grounded in the latest research, this book provides a wealth of suggestions to support teachers in providing authentic and enjoyable experiences for their students. It covers key topics such as understanding links between D&T and creativity, developing designerly thinking, and using real-life contexts to inspire learning. The book also explores practical approaches to embedding IT and programming in the curriculum, taking learning outside the classroom, and encouraging dialogic talk to drive learning. Drawing on examples from real-world projects, this text is invaluable for teachers looking to engage students in design and technology and encourage creative classroom practice.