Design Technology at DESC

Aims and objectives of technology at DESC are. . . .

The aims of any Department must compliment and harmonise with the mission statement of the school. The long term aim of our Technology department at DESC is to produce a thinkable adaptable adult capable of taking his/her place in a changing society. We strive to create a distinctive and dynamic partnership between pupils and staff in the department through our level of care, concern and professionalism.

The technology curriculum seeks to promote an educational culture which is scientific, technological and vocational within the framework of the school.. In addition this department aims to provide the excellent practical technological, scientific and communication skills needed by our manufacturing and service industries. Therefore ensuring that pupils will be well-educated and technologically skilled , ready and able to progress into employment or higher education according to their individual aptitudes and ambitions.

The department general aims are;

To foster awareness, understanding and expertise in those areas of creative thinking which can be expressed and developed through investigation and research, planning, designing making and evaluating, working with materials and tools.

To stimulate the development of a range of communication skills which are central to design, making and evaluation.

To stimulate the development of a range of designing and making skills.

To encourage students to relate their work to their personal interests and abilities. This should demand active and experimental learning based upon the use of materials in practical areas.

To promote the development of curiosity, enquiry, initiative, ingenuity, resourcefulness and discrimination.

To encourage technological awareness, foster attitudes of co- operation and social responsibility, and develop abilities to enhance the quality of the environment.

To stimulate the exercising of valued judgements of an aesthetic, technical, economical and moral nature.

  a link to an overview of the Year 7 Schemes of Work Page

  a link to an overview of the Year 8 Schemes of Work Page

 click on the image to the left - a link to Year 7 images from Term 1

 click on the image to the left - a link to Year 8 images from Term 1