Talking D&T
Talking D&T is a podcast about design and technology education. Join me, Dr Alison Hardy, as I share news, views, ideas and opinions about D&T. I also talk about D&T with teachers, researchers and academics from the D&T community.
The views on this podcast are my own and of those I am interviewing and are not connected to my institution. Much of the content is work in progress. As well as talking about D&T, I use it to explore new ideas and thoughts related to D&T education and my research, which are still embryonic and may change. Consult my publications for a reliable record of my considered thoughts on the topic featured in this podcast.
This podcast is independently produced and funded by Dr Alison Hardy. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or representative of Nottingham Trent University. All views expressed are those of the host and guests and do not reflect the views of the University.
Podcast music composed by Chris Corcoran (http://www.svengali.org.uk)
Talking D&T
Latest Episodes
The Boot, the Book, and the Case for Consultation
I’ve been away for a while, and coming back means being honest about why: an Achilles rupture that never healed properly, surgery at the end of July, and six weeks in a boot that has forced me to slow down. Recovery has been “pretty alright” an...
Teaching Taste Without the Cultural Arrogance
“Good taste” can sound like a compliment, but it can also be a warning label, a class signal, or a quiet way of telling someone they do not belong. I follow on from my earlier work on taste and pull apart what we really mean when we use the wor...
Stop Saying “Be Creative” And Start Unpicking It
I recently attended an event at Nottingham Trent University that wasn't really aimed at me — but it got me thinking in ways I wasn't expecting. Industry designers were talking to final-year product design students about what it takes to succeed...
Making Confident Design And Technology Curriculum Decisions Without Guesswork
A curriculum can look tidy on paper while the teacher behind it is quietly thinking, “Am I getting this right?” We sit with that reality and treat it seriously, because design and technology education is full of high-frequency decisions that ra...
The Evidence Gap In D&T Curriculum Decisions
D&T curriculum leadership often feels like making consequential calls with half a map. When time is squeezed, pupils disengage, policies shift, and senior leaders want clear rationales, it is easy to end up relying on instinct or borrowed e...
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hiya is Kate Finlay. Sat listening to the podcast on connections, this is exactly how I mapped out KS3. We use this approach to teach a broad base of knowledge at KS3. I was waiting for you to say BUT! However you didn't, we are now looking at how do we deepen this knowledge at KS4. It was so interesting listening to you talk! Thank you!!!
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