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Materials and processes within A/AS-level Design and Technology: a study of implementation
journal contribution
posted on 2010-06-30, 10:48 authored by Eddie NormanPlanned progression from the National
Curriculum, through GCSE and 16+
pathways and onto higher education is an
often stated policy objective. This paper
seeks to show that 'loose fit' policy
statements are an ineffective approach to
achieving such an outcome. It is essential to
deal with the subject matter of courses at a
detailed level. Recent debate has concerned
a new model for AlAS-level design and
technology. Issues relating to the
implementation of the 1986 model have
been highlighted in order to demonstrate the
need for the development of consensus on
areas of detail if the new model is to be
effectively implemented. The detailed area
chosen is materials processing and
selection at AlAS-level. The implementation
of the 1986 common core is discussed in
order to highlight the reality that crucial
decisions were actually taken during
implementation and not during the
formulation of broad policy statements.
History
School
- Design
Citation
NORMAN, E.W.L., 1997. Materials and processes within A/AS-level Design and Technology: a study of implementation. The Journal of Design and Technology Education, 2 (3), pp. 264-273Publisher
© Trentham Books LtdVersion
- VoR (Version of Record)
Publication date
1997Notes
This is an article from the serial, The Journal of Design and Technology Education [© Trentham Books Ltd]. It is also available at: https://ojs.lboro.ac.uk/ojs/index.php/JDTE/issue/archive/ISSN
1360-1431Language
- en