
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
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 198 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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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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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.
Diverse topics on DT. Lots of learning. Always a great listen.
This is a resource for all Design and Technology teachers and academics. Insightful, thoughtful and engaging.
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.
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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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