the importance of design & technology and engineering in the lifelong learning sector
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By Michael T Oyebode
Subject Courses within the area:
Design and Technology
Product Design
Engineering
3D Crafts
Art and Design
The Importance of Design & Technology andEngineering in the Lifelong Learning Sector1.
Design and Technology encourages pupils to consider design problems (usually the problems other people face).
The Importance of Design & Technology andEngineering in the Lifelong Learning Sector
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Pupils develop a range of practical skills associated with modern industry.
The Importance of Design & Technology andEngineering in the Lifelong Learning Sector
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Pupils develop an understanding of drawing as a method of communication.
The Importance of Design & Technology andEngineering in the Lifelong Learning Sector4. Working as a team to solve design problems and to manufacture is the key to success in Design and Technology and also in industry, business and commerce.
One thing that employers say again and again is that school leavers often lack the necessary skills to be ready for industry straight out of school or college. I believe that D+T is a fantastic way for students to learn how to successfully work as part of a team to complete a project in a particular time-scale
The Importance of Design & Technology andEngineering in the Lifelong Learning Sector5.
Pupils develop an understanding of aesthetics and its role in the design of everyday items and architecture.
The Importance of Design & Technology andEngineering in the Lifelong Learning Sector
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Pupils learn about functionality in design.
7.Pupils develop practical skills that aid them in everyday life.
Problem solving skills Workshop and
Machine working skills
The Importance of Design & Technology andEngineering in the Lifelong Learning Sector
The Importance of Design & Technology andEngineering in the Lifelong Learning Sector8. Pupils learn to consider people with individual needs.
As part of a D+T brief the students need to consider the functionality of the product and the target “market”. This allows students to look at other peoples needs and to adapt the design to suit them. This gives students a greater understanding of the wider environment.
9. Research introduces pupils to the technology of other cultures from an historical and modern perspective.
The Importance of Design & Technology andEngineering in the Lifelong Learning Sector
10. Ecology and the environment are serious considerations to any design and technology student
The Importance of Design & Technology andEngineering in the Lifelong Learning Sector
The Importance of Design & Technology andEngineering in the Lifelong Learning Sector11. Pupils learn the importance of economics when costing projects.
In the current climate it is more important than ever to consider budget and affordability
12. Consideration is given to the role of designers in history and the modern world.
The Importance of Design & Technology andEngineering in the Lifelong Learning Sector
13. The design process is central to project work as a method of problem solving.
The Importance of Design & Technology andEngineering in the Lifelong Learning Sector
14. Pupils develop communication skills through designing and group work.
The Importance of Design & Technology andEngineering in the Lifelong Learning Sector
The Importance of Design & Technology andEngineering in the Lifelong Learning Sector15. Design and Technology directly supports manufacturing industry by providing this sector of the economy with capable technologists.
There is currently a shortage of capable technologists and engineers in the UK. If more students take up the subject in the LLS sector it would ease the shortage.
16. Design and Technology provides a framework for learning and formulating ideas.
The Importance of Design & Technology andEngineering in the Lifelong Learning Sector