Areas for Further Research

Alison Hardy

Knowledge and Learning

How different types of knowledge develop and integrate in D&T

• How do conceptual and procedural knowledge build over time?
• What progression models work best in different contexts?
• How does design and technology capability emerge?

Teaching Approaches

Evidence-based pedagogical strategies

• Which approaches work best for different aspects of D&T?
• How can demonstration and modelling be most effective?
• What are the best ways to teach design strategies?

Assessment and Evaluation

Developing better assessment tools

• How can we reliably assess D&T knowledge?
• What formative assessment approaches work best?
• How do we track capability development?

Contemporary Issues

Responding to change

• Teaching new and emerging technologies
• Food education integration
• Digital tool implementation

Teacher Development

Building teacher expertise

• Professional development approaches
• Supporting non-specialist teachers
• Building teacher confidence