How to successfully implement the new GCSE in design and technology through textiles TV250 / A17

Are you a textiles specialist looking for support on how 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, all through a textiles approach.

This is an exciting opportunity to review your design and technology curriculum and to reflect on how textiles teachers can 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 textiles, 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 textiles specialists to confidently deliver the core content in the specifications in an engaging and relevant way that maintains the unique identify of textiles
• develop strategies for embedding independent learning skills required for success in the non-examined assessment (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, and weaker students
• explore 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 textiles in your school

Please note, this course is developed from content delivered on our Preparing to teach the new design and technology GCSEs and is not suitable for teachers who have previously attended that course.