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Talking D&T

Dr Alison Hardy
Design and Technology Education
Design and Technology
Design Education
Pedagogy
Curriculum Development
Curriculum Review
Design Studio
Education
Formative Assessment
Assessment In Design and Technology
Electronics
Assessment
Enculturation In Design Education
Curriculum Reform
Higher Education
Biomimicry
Design & Technology
Values In Design and Technology
Design Knowledge
Technological Knowledge

Talking D&T is a podcast about design and technology education. Join me, Dr Alison Hardy, as I share news, views, ideas and opinions about D&T. I also talk about D&T with teachers, researchers and academics from the D&T community.The views on this podcast are my own and of those I am interviewing and are not connected to my institution. Much of the content is work in progress. As well as talking a... more

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A curriculum can look tidy on paper while the teacher behind it is quietly thinking, “Am I getting this right?” We sit with that reality and treat it seriously, because design and technology education is full of high-frequency dec... more

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D&T curriculum leadership often feels like making consequential calls with half a map. When time is squeezed, pupils disengage, policies shift, and senior leaders want clear rationales, it is easy to end up relying on instinct or ... more

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The best support in Design and Technology rarely looks dramatic. It looks like a calm voice re-reading instructions, a bigger print-out placed quietly on a bench, a checklist that turns panic into progress, and a student realising... more

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I’ve been quiet on the podcast, and I wanted to be honest about why. The short version is not drama, it’s the reality of design and technology education work right now: drafting curriculum, managing confidentiality, and trying to ... more

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Alice Hellard
Programme Lead for Design and Technology, PGCE at Goldsmiths, University of London, and former design and technology teacher.
Goldsmiths, University of London
Episode: [Archive] Talking Design Studio Pedagogy with Alice Hellard and Derek Jones
Derek Jones
Senior Lecturer in Sustainable Design at the Open University, with a background as a practicing architect.
Open University
Episode: [Archive] Talking Design Studio Pedagogy with Alice Hellard and Derek Jones
Michelle Gregson
General Secretary and Chief Executive of National Society for Education in Art and Design
National Society for Education in Art and Design (NSEAD)
Episode: [Archive] Subject Integrity: When Art Meets Design & Technology
Tony Ryan
Chief Executive of the Design and Technology Association
Design and Technology Association
Episode: [Archive] Shaping the Future: The Evolution and Advocacy of Design and Technology Education with Tony Ryan
Venessa Silveira
Third year PhD student in the Department of Educational Theory and Practice.
University in Georgia, United States
Episode: Cultivating Creativity: Biomimicry in the D&T Classroom
Louise Attwood
Subject support lead for design technology at AQA
AQA
Episode: Shaping the Future of Design and Technology Education: An In-depth Conversation with Louise Attwood from AQA

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Dr Alison Hardy
Independent educator, researcher and lecturer focused on Design and Technology education and curriculum development.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 23 ratings
  • So useful & informative

    Have been listening to these podcasts for a few years and they continue to be extremely interesting, helpful and informative. Definitely makes me think differently about elements of D&T and opens up new ideas.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Frates__
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Diverse

    Diverse topics on DT. Lots of learning. Always a great listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    eoganwood
    Sweden5 years ago
  • Dr. Alison Hardy produces an Insightful and engaging resource

    This is a resource for all Design and Technology teachers and academics. Insightful, thoughtful and engaging.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    nintiblue
    Australia6 years ago
  • A fantastic listen, even for those experienced D&T teachers out there

    I stumbled across these podcasts recently and I have found them really engaging. I’m a Head

    of D&T and enjoyed listening to refreshing thoughts and opinions about the teaching of this subject. Nice short and concise content which is perfect for a drive into work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sbrit21
    United Kingdom7 years ago

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Diverse topics and engaging hosts; consistently valuable for D&T practitioners.
A strong resource for teachers and researchers; accessible and insightful.
Very informative and thought-provoking with practical teaching implications.

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Holistic Evaluation: The True Measure of Design & Technology Capability
Q: How might you revise your approach to capability assessment?
Consider ways to shift from formulaic assessments to those that allow more student ownership and innovation in real-time contexts, ultimately enhancing their design and technology capabilities.

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What is Talking D&T about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Insightful discussions around design and technology education, with a focus on curriculum developments in England, teacher practice, and opportunities for educator-driven research. Episodes frequently explore how to engage practitioners in surveys, evaluations of industry-inspired projects, and the vital, sometimes under-researched, needs of students with special educational needs and disabilities. A notable throughline is the emphasis on collaboration between teachers, researchers, and industry to keep D&T education relevant, practical, and pupil-centered. The show often combines personal teaching reflections with broader calls to action, highlighting practical pedagogy, assessment, and curriculum reform while maintaining an independent, r... more

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