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Talking D&T

Dr Alison Hardy

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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, ...
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Join some of Australia's best storytellers for an evening of queerstories; reflections on lives well lived and battles fought, pride, prejudice, love and humour. The LGBTQI community has been sharing stories for centuries, creating our own histories, disrupting and reinventing conventional ideas about narrative, family, love and community. There’s more to being queer than coming out and marriage. Listen to an unexpected tale or two from a diverse line up of stars and strangers, hosted by Mae ...
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Subscriber-only episode Send me a message. In this episode of the Talking D&T podcast, I reflect on the evolution of teaching electronics and systems in design and technology education. I share my experiences from when I started teaching in 1993, highlighting the changes and challenges we’ve faced over the years. One of the main topics I discuss is…
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Send me a message. In this episode of the Talking D&T podcast, I describe the recent curriculum and assessment review panel meeting I attended in Cambridgeshire. I explore the ongoing call for evidence and its implications for design and technology education. One key insight from the meeting was the emphasis on evolution, not revolution, in curricu…
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Send me a message. In this episode, I chat with Kevin Spurr and Becky Forshaw from Kitronik, a company supplying D&T resources to schools. Kevin, a co-founder with 20 years of experience, and Becky, a former primary teacher, offer unique perspectives on the evolving landscape of D&T education. We explore how Kitronik develops products and resources…
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Send me a message. In this episode of Talking D&T, I break down the curriculum and assessment review for England. As a researcher in design and technology education, I highlight key sections relevant to D&T teachers and stakeholders. I walk you through the review's nine sections, focusing on areas like social justice, curriculum content, and assess…
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Send me a message. In this episode of Talking D&T, I'm delighted to chat with Venessa Lourdes Silveira, a PhD student in Educational Theory and Practice with a fascinating background in design and technology education. We dive into Venessa's action research project on promoting creativity in secondary D&T classrooms through biomimicry. Our conversa…
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Subscriber-only episode Send me a message. How can the design and layout of a D&T classroom shape students' creativity and comfort in the space? In this episode of Talking D&T, I continue the discussion from my recent chat with Alice Hellard and Derek Jones about design studio pedagogy. Their ideas got me thinking about the important role of physic…
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Send me a message. In this episode of Talking D&T, I chat with Alice Hellard, Programme Lead for Design and Technology PGCE at Goldsmiths University, and Derek Jones, senior lecturer in sustainable design at the Open University. We talk about design studios and their potential impact on D&T education. Our conversation explores how studio practices …
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Subscriber-only episode Send me a message. In this thought-provoking episode of Talking D&T, I dive into the controversial topic of assessment in design and technology education, particularly focusing on the Non-Examined Assessment (NEA) at GCSE level in England. Drawing from my recent conversation with Louise and ongoing discussions in the field, …
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Send me a message. Curious about how exam boards shape design and technology education? In this episode of Talking D&T, I sit down with Louise Attwood, Subject Support Lead for D&T at AQA. With eight years at the exam board and a background in teaching, Louise offers unique insights into the world of D&T qualifications. We explore the intricate pro…
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Subscriber-only episode Send me a message. In this episode of Talking D&T, I reflect on my recent conversation with Dawn, a textile specialist making significant contributions to design and technology education. I consider the insights gained from our engaging discussion about Dawn's journey from the textile industry to her current role in shaping …
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Send me a message. In this episode of Talking D&T, I chat with Dawn Foxall, founder of the Textile Skills Centre. Dawn's fascinating journey from knitwear designer to opera singer, and finally to textiles education advocate, sets the stage for our wide-ranging conversation. We delve into the current state of textiles education within D&T, exploring…
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Send me a message. In this episode of Talking D&T, I chat with Dr Bethan Gordon, Dean of Cardiff School of Art and Design at Cardiff Metropolitan University. Bethan, a human-centred designer by training, has been deeply involved in developing the new curriculum for Wales. We dive into the fascinating world of curriculum reform, exploring how Wales …
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Send me a message. In this episode of Talking D&T, I had the pleasure of interviewing Scott Bartholemew, a professor of technology and engineering studies at Brigham Young University in Utah, USA. We explored the landscape of design and technology education in America, which is known there as technology and engineering education. Scott provided fas…
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Send me a message. In this episode of Talking D&T, I dive into the recently announced curriculum review for England and what it means for design and technology education. As someone who's been part of discussions shaping D&T's future, I share my thoughts on how teachers can get involved and influence government policy. I explore the review's terms …
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Send me a message. In this episode of Talking D&T, I chat with David Houston, team leader for schools and colleges at the V&A South Kensington. David shares his passion for design education and the pivotal role museums play in inspiring young minds. We delve into the V&A's innovative programmes, including DesignLab Nation and V&A Innovate, which br…
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Subscriber-only episode Send me a message. In this episode of Talking D&T, I explore the nuanced role of craft in design and technology education. I reflect on a recent conversation with Nicky Dewer, which prompted me to examine the complexities surrounding hands-on learning in our subject. I argue against the notion of teaching high-level craft sk…
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Send me a message. In this episode of Talking D&T, I sit down with Amanda Mason and Ciaran Ellis to discuss their involvement in the Redesigning D&T project. We explore their motivations for joining the initiative and the valuable insights they've gained along the way. Amanda, a secondary school teacher in the Northeast of England, shares how the p…
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Send me a message. In this episode of Talking D&T, I sat down with Jim Dale, Head of Product Design at Nottingham Trent University, to explore the evolving landscape of design education. Jim shared fascinating insights into how university courses are adapting to prepare students for the diverse world of modern product design. We delved into the tra…
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Send me a message. In this episode of Talking D&T, I had the pleasure of interviewing Ryan Ball from the D&T Association. Our conversation centred around the current state of the design and technology teaching workforce in England. Ryan shared his insights from visiting numerous schools across the country, highlighting the enthusiasm of primary sch…
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Send me a message. In this episode of Talking D&T, I spoke with Holly Maxwell, a curriculum advisor for the Leigh Academy Trust, and Harkit Janagel, head of design and food at Strood Academy, about the differences between GCSE Design & Technology and GCSE 3D Design. We delved into the challenges teachers face when choosing between these qualificati…
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Send me a message. In this episode of Talking D&T, I interview Milly Kearns, a final year Product Design student at Nottingham Trent University. Milly shares her experiences studying Design and Technology (D&T) in school and how that led her to pursue product design at university. We discuss the differences and similarities between D&T at school ve…
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Send me a message. In this episode of the Talking D&T podcast, I interviewed Janine Pavlis, a lecturer at St Mary's University in Twickenham, London, who specialises in primary design and technology education. We discussed the current state of D&T in primary schools, including the statutory requirements, the typical structure of lessons, and the im…
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Send me a message. In this episode of the Talking D&T podcast, I had the pleasure of interviewing Nicky Dewar, the Director of Learning and Skills at the Crafts Council. We discussed the importance of craft in design and technology education and the challenges faced by schools in incorporating hands-on making experiences for students. Nicky shared …
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Subscriber-only episode Send me a message. In this episode of Talking D&T, I reflect on the conversation published earlier this week with Tony Ryan about the various industry contexts developed by the Design and Technology Association for Key Stage 3 pupils in England. I explore the complexities that teachers face when designing a unit of work, par…
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Send me a message. Early this year I had the pleasure of interviewing Tony Ryan, the Chief Executive of the Design and Technology Association. In this episode, Tony shared exciting updates about the association's initiatives to support and advance design and technology education in the UK. We discussed the "Reimagined" program, which focuses on dev…
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Subscriber-only episode Send me a message. In this episode of Talking D&T, I wanted to delve into the topic of collaboration, support, and networks for design and technology teachers. Drawing inspiration from the successful model of the Food Teachers Centre, I discussed the importance of creating spaces where teachers can collaborate and share idea…
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Send me a message. In this episode of Talking D&T, I sit down with Dave Parry, Design and Technology Advisor at CLEAPSS, to discuss the current state of D&T education in England and explore potential ways to shape its future. Dave shares his insights from visiting numerous schools and highlights some of the main challenges the subject faces, includ…
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Subscriber-only episode Send me a message. In this episode of Talking D&T, I reflect on my thought-provoking conversation with David Spendlove from Tuesday's episode. David's radical ideas about design and technology education, particularly his challenge to move away from unsustainable consumerism and embed critical thinking about values and politi…
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Send me a message. In this episode, I interview David Spendlove, a professor at the University of Manchester, about his radical thinking on design and technology education. Spendlove reintroduces his concept of "Design and Technology 2.0," which aims to create a new conceptual space for rethinking the subject without the baggage of its current form…
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Subscriber-only episode Send me a message. In this episode of Talking D&T, I dive into the aims of the Design and Technology National Curriculum in England. I discuss the four main aims as they are currently written, analyzing what each one entails and how they contribute to the overall purpose of the subject. I explore the first aim, which focuses…
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Send me a message. This week’s episode is part of the Shaping D&T series, running from April to August 2024, where i interview a variety of people and discuss the current state and future of design and technology (D&T) education. This week it’s just me exploring the current national curriculum for D&T in England, which has undergone several iterati…
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Subscriber-only episode Send me a message. In this episode of Talking D&T, I delve into the historical context and the reasons behind my decision to start the "Shaping Design and Technology Education" series. I reflect on the conversations and committees formed to discuss the state and future of D&T education in England, drawing parallels to the de…
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Send me a message. In this introductory episode of the second series of my Talking D&T podcast for 2024, I discuss the focus of the upcoming series on shaping design and technology education in England. The series, running from April to August 2024, will feature international speakers sharing their perspectives on the subject in their respective co…
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Subscriber-only episode Send me a message. In this follow-up episode to my conversation with Phil Jones about Remke's paper on intrinsic motivation, I delve deeper into the concepts of motivation and expectancy, drawing from my doctoral research and my chapter in the "Learning to Teach Design and Technology" book. I explore the distinction between …
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Send me a message. In this episode of Talking D&T, I interview Phil Jones, a full-time D&T teacher and subject leader at a school in Merseyside, who is also a part-time doctoral student at Liverpool John Moores University. Phil shares his experience as part of the organizing committee for the PATT (Pupils' Attitude Towards Technology) conference an…
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Subscriber-only episode Send me a message. In this episode of Talking D&T, I delve into the complex topic of teaching children to understand and articulate the agency and values inherent in designed objects. Inspired by my recent conversation with Alice about object agency, I reflect on the challenges and importance of equipping students with the k…
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Send me a message. In this episode, Alice Hellard and I explore the impact of design on our lives and society. Alice's work highlights the importance of design education in navigating modern complexities, emphasising student agency and the dynamic relationship between humans and their environment. We talk about how objects like smartphones influenc…
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Subscriber-only episode Send me a message. Have you ever walked into a corporate foyer and felt as though you've stepped into a modern-day cathedral, with its grandeur either welcoming you or intimidating you? Now imagine that as a learning space for D&T... Join Alison in this episode as she explores that potential connections between space, values…
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Subscriber-only episode Send me a message. In this podcast episode, Alison discusses inclusive research practices and the significance of diversity within design and technology (D&T) education. Drawing from her conversation with Sarah Davies, Alison emphasises the inclusion of children as active participants and the importance of their work as valu…
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Send me a message. This is the first part of a conversation with Alice Hellard from Goldsmiths. We unravel the complexities of agency, design and objects agency in museum settings. Alice's research, presented at PATT40, looks at the often-overlooked emotional and philosophical connections we form with objects, and how these relationships are shaped…
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Send me a message. Are you a D&T teacher or researcher navigating the complex world of academic writing and conferences? Unlock the mysteries of academic publishing as I sit down with Sarah Davies, the editor-in-chief of the PATT40 conference. This week's episode explores the layers of the paper submission process, offering a comprehensive look at …
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Subscriber-only episode Send me a message. Could your curiosity be the key to unlocking new frontiers in design and technology education? This episode is a celebration, not just of the rigorous academic process, but of the spirit of learning that's at the heart of teaching. I talk about how Alex's approach to research, his refreshing transparency, …
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Send me a message. This week I'm talking with Alex, artist and lecturer in environmental design, and Sam, the design and technology curriculum lead at Oak National Academy. Alex's research, presented at PATT40, is the starting point of the conversation. He focuses on the often-overlooked non-verbal intelligences and offers a fresh perspective on ho…
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Subscriber-only episode Send me a message. In this week's subscription episode, I unpack the complexities of assessing design and technology capability, emphasising the significance of real-time assessments. Using published literature, I question England's current non-examined assessment (NEAs - coursework) approach Listen in and be inspired to ret…
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Send me a message. This week I chat with Neil Wright, whose unique path from the electronics industry to education brings a fresh perspective to his students at William Farr School. He talks with me about his attendance at the PATT-40 conference, sponsored by WF Education Group, where he had the opportunity to learn from and talk with D&T education…
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Subscriber-only episode Send me a message. I discuss AI in D&T education with insights from my recent chat with Joanne Taylor. I explore in more depth the paper from the PATT 40 conference that probes the dual nature of AI as both a creative catalyst and a potential disruptor for future creativity. In this episode I take a deep dive into the use of…
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Send me a message. Prepare to have your perspective on art and design education challenged as I sit down with Joanne Taylor, after the PATT 40 conference. She's here to share her thoughts on research from Oslo Metropolitan University on how AI text-to-image generators like Mid-journey, Dali-E, and Stable Diffusion are revolutionising the field. We …
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Subscriber-only episode Send me a message. In this episode I explore how teachers can enhance their classrooms through research and writing. Using the example of design fiction to spark students' imagination, I explain how reflective, research practice can be a powerful tool for professional development. I explain the steps D&T teachers can take to…
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Send me a message. Step into the world of the PATT 40 conference with Dr. Matt McLain, who shares his insights and experiences from this groundbreaking event. As the conference chair, Matt explains the conference's aim to unite design and technology research, and classroom practice in a meaningful symphony. In this episode we talk about the confere…
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Joshua shares a poetic narrative about being Indigenous and queer in Canada. Joshua Whitehead is an Assistant Professor at the University of Calgary and he is the author of Making Love with the Land, full-metal indigiqueer and Jonny Appleseed all of which have received a litany of accolades and awards. He is also the editor of Love after the End: A…
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