How to successfully implement the new GCSE in design and technology TV223 / A17

Support your department to implement the new design and technology GCSE from 2017. Get the essential information you need to embed the changes and gain valuable ideas and strategies to do this in a manageable way. The course content will include references to all material areas of the new GCSEs, (note there will not be any reference to the Food Preparation and Nutrition GCSE). This is an exciting opportunity to review your design and technology curriculum and to reflect on how your department might approach the GCSE from 2017.

"My work can be quite insular, it's great to be able to network with other design and technology teachers"

Design and technology teacher, 2015 participant

During this course, we will:

• outline the changes at GCSE and consider what this means for your department, including links to key stage 3 and 5
• compare the different exam board specifications, although as it’s likely most departments will have made this decision already, a greater emphasis will be placed on strategies to implement key elements of the curriculum, along with how to be successful in the written exam and non-exam assessment
• support you in all material specialisms to confidently deliver the core content in the specifications in an engaging and relevant way
• develop strategies for embedding independent learning skills required for success in the NEA
• discover a wide range of strategies and ideas on how to create a curriculum that embeds progression and creativity, along with tried and tested tips on engaging all learners, including boys, most able students, as well as weaker students
• provide opportunities for hands on practical activities that are easy to implement and which add increase engagement and add a ‘wow’ factor to the curriculum
• support the development of a personalised action plan for implementing change which will also help raise the profile of design and technology in your school

This course will not include accommodation.

Course fees vary for participants outside the UK.  Please contact enquiries@stem.org.uk  for more information.

Please note, this course is developed from content delivered on STEM Learning’s Preparing the Teach the New design and technology GCSE’s.  If you have previously attended the Preparing to Teach the New design and technology GCSE’s course, we would advise not to book onto this course as content will be repeated

Eligible for a bursary?

Teachers or technicians working in state-funded schools in the UK are eligible for bursaries which can be used to contribute to covering the cost of course fees, supply cover, travel, accommodation, or equipment for your school. Find out more.