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Not all D&T learning takes place in timetabled lessons. After-school and lunchtime clubs, activity weeks and school trips can all play an important part in developing pupils' D&T capability.
The main aim of this unit is to show how time outside lessons can be used to support pupils' learning,
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by suspending the timetable and making other flexible arrangements
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by resourcing a project with school visits or visitors to the school
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by using local events and celebrations
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by working on a challenge, race or competition set by a national organisation
Teachers can choose from two design and make assignments (DMAs) based on a school trip or industry experience. These have been selected because they can be adapted to meet the requirements of individual schools. The DMA chosen should allow pupils to show how well they can work independently, and how much they are able to draw on knowledge from a range of materials or focus areas.
Pupils gain the knowledge, skills and understanding they need to carry out the DMA successfully through product evaluation activities and focused practical tasks. They:
- learn how products are designed to meet particular needs and how the users interact with the products
- understand how and why products have changed over time
- learn how to use prototypes, preliminary models and mock-ups when designing
- learn how to use a range of cutting, shaping, forming and joining techniques and specified tools and equipment safely
The exact details of activities will need to be planned to meet the specific needs of an individual school's project.
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