The national curriculum requirements for technology cover design and technology capability (D&T) and information technology capability (IT). This report reveals that many teachers have found the D&T aspects of the order unhelpful and difficult to understand. In both D&T and IT the order is, in places, open to differences of interpretation. The report focuses on particular problems experienced in primary, middle and secondary schools as well as in special schools.

First Published in 1999. Progression in Primary Design and Technology is a book that places the issue of progression firmly into the classroom situation. It encourages the reader to explore practice and to develop a new perspective on progression for individual children. It is recognised that teachers have an extremely demanding role in which normative expectations and standards guide practice. Some children do not make expected progress for a variety of reasons. The main purpose of this book is to provide activities through which teachers and trainees explore the issues and work towards classroom provision that is both challenging and flexible for all children.

The report indicates that schools have generally made good progress in planning for the National Curriculum and in each of the three key stages standards were at least satisfactory in about 70% of the classes visited. But it confirms that improving the curriculum in order to raise standards, is a gradual and long-term process. It records steady if unspectacular growth in some areas, such as practical work and using microcomputers, and the little progress made in others, such as assessment and recording.

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.

Since 1989 initial teacher training courses in England and Wales have included teacher preparation for taking a lead in a school subject area in their first appointment. There is no longer a place for a teacher newly qualified or not in primary schools whose sole responsibility is for his or her own class. A teacher must have specific specialist knowledge and expertise in particular subjects which must be shared with all staff.; This text contains the latest curriculum and assessment changes. It aims to help students and newly qualified teachers to understand the complexities of being a co-ordinator of a National Curriculum subject in Key Stage 2 and reports on best practice.

Specifically designed for busy teachers who have responsibility for co- ordinating a subject area within their primary school. Each volume in the series conforms to a concise style, while providing a wealth of tips, case studies and photocopiable material that teachers can use immediately.; There are special volumes dedicated to dealing with OFSTED, creating whole school policy and the demands of co-ordinating several subjects within a small school.; The entire set of 16 volumes is available.

First Published in 2004. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.