Dr. Gill Hope is a senior lecturer in Primary Design and Technology at Canterbury Christ Church University, where she teaches on both BA (QTS) and PGCE courses. She is a member of the Design and Technology Association (DATA) Advisory Board for Initial Teacher Education and a regular contributor to conferences and journals.
Ofsted continues to identify weaknesses in this subject, while many primary, non-specialist trainees lack confidence in the area. Linked to the new (2007) Standards for QTS and the DATA Tier 1 competencies, this book is for trainees who have had less than 20 hours training in design and technology but are required to teach the subject during school placements and once qualified. This clear, jargon-free text explains the key concepts and curriculum requirements, without assuming prior expertise or advanced levels of understanding, making this book a sound basic introduction.
