Introduction
At Dorothy Stringer we recognise that Design and Technology impacts upon, and is influenced by the political, economic, physical world we live in. These influences create the climate in which some outcomes are seen as more desirable than others. If one accepts the notion that Design and Technology is at the cutting edge of social conscience, then Design and Technology must unavoidably and continually be concerned with conflicting human values.
Tosia Smith.
Head of Technology and Art.
The Design and Technology Department at Dorothy Stringer enables pupils to acquire a general knowledge of the role of technology in contemporary society.
The area of the school curriculum defined as Design and Technology education prepares pupils to effectively engage with and exploit the rapidly changing technologies of tomorrow. It exemplifies the identification and solution of problems through the appropriate use of materials where pupils learn to;
- think,
- intervene creatively,
- become autonomous,
- solve problems individually and as part of teams,
- be discriminating,
- be innovative, and able to identify needs, wants and opportunities,
- produce a range of ideas, products and systems,
- combine practical skills with an understanding of aesthetics, social and environmental issues, function and industrial practices,
- be reflective in evaluating past and present design technology, its uses and effects,
- become highly informed users of manufactured products.
