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.
Podcast music composed by Chris Corcoran (http://www.svengali.org.uk)
Podcasting since 2019 • 189 episodes
Talking D&T
Latest Episodes
Knowledge in D&T: More Than Just Skills and Facts
In this episode, I explore what research tells us about knowledge in Design & Technology education. Understanding the nature of knowledge in D&T is crucial for effective teaching and curriculum planning, so I examine both procedural and...
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Episode 187
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31:37
Planning for Progression: Understanding D&T Capability
In this episode, I delve deeper into the concept of D&T capability, building on my previous discussion of Kimbell and Stables' work. I explore how different researchers and practitioners have approached this fundamental construct in design ...
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Episode 186
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8:38
What is D&T Capability? Back to Basics
In this episode, I delve into the fundamental purpose of the design and technology curriculum, focusing on the concept of D&T capability. Drawing from seminal research by Richard Kimball and Kay Stables, I explore how this capability encomp...
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Episode 186
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10:26
Bridging Schools and Universities: Reshaping D&T's Future
In this episode, I'm sharing some exciting developments in design and technology education, starting with insights from a recent policy event I led at Nottingham Trent University. The day brought together D&T teachers and university lecture...
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Episode 185
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9:07
Behind the Mic: The Story of Talking D&T 2024
In this reflective end-of-year episode, I take stock of Talking D&T's journey through 2024 and share plans for the future. With 52 episodes published this year - including 27 interviews spanning two major series, PATT40 and Shaping D&T ...
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Episode 184
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