Primary Design and Technology online course package NE900

The courses in this package will introduce you to the skills, knowledge and understanding of the different elements of primary design and technology, and support you in developing your expertise across the primary design and technology curriculum.

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Summary

Join this self-paced, online course any time after the start date.  

The courses in this package will introduce you to the skills, knowledge and understanding of the different elements of primary design and technology, and support you in developing your expertise across the primary design and technology curriculum. You can take the six courses in this package in any order, and work at your own pace. You will receive access to all six courses for 12 months by booking through this page:

• Unpacking the curriculum
• Mechanisms
• Structures
• Electrical systems
• Food Technology
• Textiles

This package costs a total of £150, which is less per course than booking the six courses separately. 

Who is it for?

Leaders of Primary D&T; Primary Teachers.

What topics are covered?

These courses cover:

• How to create an authentic design and technology experiences for children in your scheme of learning
• D&T from EYFS through to Year 6
• Developing a progression framework for primary D&T
• Understanding different elements of the national curriculum: mechanisms, structures, electrical systems, food and textiles
• Cross curricular opportunities and teaching activities to try in the classroom

How will you learn?

These online, self-paced courses can be completed flexibly. Participants can join and start this course at any time after the advertised date.

These courses are not facilitated. You can learn independently or with colleagues to directly address your individual needs.

How long is this course?

Each of the six courses in this package take around 1 hour to complete. You do not need to be online at any specific time, and you can take the course at your own pace.

Outcomes

The aim of this package is to:

• illustrate key pedagogical approaches to teaching primary D&T,
• provide support to develop an effective and progressive D&T curriculum,
• provide examples of class-based activities to help with D&T planning.