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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, which are still embryonic...

D&T knowledge That Sticks: Residual vs Fingertip Learning

Send me a message.Knowledge frameworks matter profoundly in Design and Technology education, yet teachers often struggle to distinguish between what students need to know for a specific project versus what builds lasting capability. This episode tackles that challenge head-on.In this episode, I explore the concept of knowledge frameworks in design and technology education, continuing my series on what research tells us about D&T. I delve into two types of knowledge that I believe are particularl

Mar 11, • 15:35

Values in Design and Technology: More Than Just Technical Decisions

Send me a message.In this episode of Talking D&T, I explore the complex role of values in design and technology education. Drawing on research from influential scholars like David Layton, Mike Martin and Rhoda Trimingham, I unpack how values aren't merely peripheral to D&T but are, as Layton puts it, "the engine of design and technology."I examine two key perspectives: values within design (how values influence design decisions) and values developed through design and technology (how students de

Mar 2, • 16:29

Mapping D&T Knowledge: Beyond Conceptual and Procedural

Send me a message.In this episode, I delve deeper into the forms of knowledge that underpin design and technology education. Building on McCormick's conceptual and procedural knowledge framework, I propose a more nuanced approach that considers design knowledge and technological knowledge as existing on a spectrum.I explore how these knowledge types can be visualised as intersecting axes, creating four quadrants that help teachers plan their curriculum more effectively. This framework isn't mean

Feb 25, • 17:01

Knowledge in D&T: More Than Just Skills and Facts

Send me a message.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 conceptual knowledge, exploring how they connect and what this means for our practice.Following our previous discussion on D&T capability, I analyse the relationship between these knowledge types, drawing from Bob McCormick's 1997 paper and wide

Feb 11, • 31:37

🔒 Planning for Progression: Understanding D&T Capability

Subscriber-only episodeSend me a message.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 and technology education, particularly focusing on its development through carefully planned teaching and learning.Drawing on works by Doherty, Huxtable and Murray, as well as Gibson, I examine how D&T capability grows

Feb 6, • 8:38

What is D&T Capability? Back to Basics

Send me a message.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 encompasses creative and critical thinking, problem-solving, and solution creation within authentic contexts.I unpack how D&T capability isn't something that simply emerges through teaching knowledge and practical skills – it requires careful, stru

Feb 5, • 10:26

Bridging Schools and Universities: Reshaping D&T's Future

Send me a message.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 lecturers in design education to envision the future of our subject, using an innovative co-navigator approach from Denmark.I discuss the growing collaboration between schools and universities in design education, highlighted by lightning talks from

Jan 28, • 9:07

Behind the Mic: The Story of Talking D&T 2024

Send me a message.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 - it's been my most prolific year yet, reaching listeners through nearly 8,000 downloads.I reflect on how the podcast has evolved from its origins as a way to make design and technology research more accessible to teachers, into a platform for, w

Dec 10, 2024 • 16:16

Beyond Words: Teaching Technical Skills Through Conversation

Send me a message.In this episode of Talking D&T, I chat with Simone Norman, a D&T teacher at Sutton High School in South London who also leads on equality, diversity and inclusion. Our conversation examines a fascinating paper from the PAT40 conference about conversation analysis and variation theory in technical education, which particularly resonated with Simone's teaching experience.We explore how teachers plan and deliver technical demonstrations, examining the intricate interplay between v

Dec 3, 2024 • 34:26

Shaping D&T: Reflections on Evolution vs Revolution

Send me a message.In this reflective episode of Talking D&T, I explore the key themes and insights that emerged from my 26-part series on shaping design and technology education. Drawing from my conversations with educators, researchers, and industry experts throughout 2024, I examine the ongoing debate between evolution versus revolution in D&T education.One fascinating thread running through many of my discussions was the crucial role of teacher voice in curriculum development. From my convers

Nov 26, 2024 • 18:50

Subject Integrity: When Art & Design Meets Design & Technology

Send me a message.In this episode, I'm joined by Michele Gregson, General Secretary and Chief Executive of the National Society for Education in Art and Design (NSEAD). With over 30 years of experience across education, Michele brings valuable insights into the relationship between art & design and design & technology education.We explore the complex interplay between these two subjects, discussing both the common ground and distinctive characteristics that make each unique. Our conversation del

Nov 5, 2024 • 45:14

🔒 From Tinkering to Teaching: Electronics in D&T

Subscriber-only episodeSend 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 the importance of maintaining technical rigour while making electronics accessible to students. I explore how the reduction in subject-specific training

Oct 31, 2024 • 9:12

Shaping D&T: Evolution, Not Revolution

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 curriculum changes. This approach considers the financial constraints and the current strain on the teaching workforce. Another significant point was the focus

Oct 29, 2024 • 17:26

From Circuits to Creativity: Reimagining D&T Resources

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 balancing engagement, affordability, and curriculum relevance. Kevin shares insights into their manufacturing process and adapting to changing technolo

Oct 21, 2024 • 38:47

Curriculum Review Call to Action: Your Voice in Shaping D&T's Future

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 assessment. You'll learn how to approach your response and understand the importance of providing specific examples.We explore D&T's place in the curriculum a

Oct 9, 2024 • 29:28

Cultivating Creativity: Biomimicry in the D&T Classroom

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 conversation explores how nature-inspired design methods can spark student engagement and innovative thinking. Venessa shares insights from her collaborative wo

Sep 30, 2024 • 38:38

🔒 Designing Spaces: The Invisible Pedagogy of D&T Classrooms

Subscriber-only episodeSend 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 physical space in design and technology education.I consider how the D&T classroom can either welcome or intimidate students, especially as they move from prim

Sep 26, 2024 • 10:23

Talking Design Studio Pedagogy with Alice Hellard and Derek Jones

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 can shape learning experiences, from primary classrooms to higher education. Alice shares insights from her teaching background, while Derek offers a un

Sep 23, 2024 • 55:26

🔒 Rethinking the non-examined assessment (NEA): Time Well Spent in D&T?

Subscriber-only episodeSend 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, I challenge the status quo and present what some might consider a radical view: that the current NEA structure may be wasting precious teaching time.I e

Sep 18, 2024 • 9:50

Shaping the Future of Design and Technology Education: An In-depth Conversation with Louise Attwood from AQA

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 process of curriculum development and assessment, uncovering how AQA works with the Department for Education, Ofqual, and teachers to shape D&T education.

Sep 16, 2024 • 34:49

🔒 Textiles in D&T: Evolving Views and Vital Insights

Subscriber-only episodeSend 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 D&T curriculum and practice.I examine Dawn's evolving perspective on textiles within D&T education, noting her shift from advocating for a standalone GC

Sep 11, 2024 • 9:19

Threading the Future: Dawn Foxall on Textiles Education in D&T

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 the challenges faced by teachers and the need for a more comprehensive approach. Dawn shares insights from her recent research, revealing surprising fi

Sep 9, 2024 • 35:25

Empowering D&T Teachers: Inside Wales' Curriculum Reform

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 is revolutionising its approach to education. Bethan shares insights on their focus on developing both the curriculum and the teachers themselves, intro

Sep 2, 2024 • 25:31

Engineering a Curriculum: Exploring Technology Education in the USA

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 fascinating insights into the complex structure of technology education in the US, explaining how it varies significantly between states. He described the

Aug 19, 2024 • 34:34

Shaping D&T: Your Voice in the Curriculum Review

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 of reference, highlighting the emphasis on a 'broader curriculum' and what this could mean for D&T. Drawing on my experience, I suggest focusing on D&T'

Jul 30, 2024 • 19:15

Design Education Reimagined: A Conversation with David Houston from the V&A

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 bring design thinking to schools across the UK. David's insights on creating 'eureka moments' for students and the importance of hands-on experiences with

Jul 15, 2024 • 1:04:16

🔒 Rethinking Craft in D&T: Beyond Skills to Capability

Subscriber-only episodeSend 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 skills in schools, as we simply haven't the time to develop true craftspersonship. Instead, I propose that we focus on providing pupils with opportunities

Jul 9, 2024 • 13:52

Why Teachers Should Shape the D&T Curriculum: A Conversation with Amanda Mason and Ciaran Ellis

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 project has deepened her understanding of the subject and its varied interpretations across schools. Ciaran, head of design technology in the Northwest,

Jul 8, 2024 • 33:28

From School to Studio: Exploring Product Design Education with Jim Dale

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 transition students face when moving from school to university, discussing how Jim's department helps broaden their understanding of design beyond physical

Jul 2, 2024 • 31:13

Empowering D&T Teachers: Challenges, Solutions, and Opportunities with Ryan Ball

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 school teachers and the challenges faced by secondary school teachers.We discussed the shift in demographics, with younger teachers bringing fresh ideas a

Jun 17, 2024 • 40:35

Balancing Theory and Practice: Exploring the Differences Between D&T and 3D Design at GCSE Level with Holly and Harkit

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 qualifications and the reasons why some schools opt for 3D Design over D&T.Holly and Harkit shared their experiences and insights, discussing the emphasis on theo

Jun 3, 2024 • 50:32

Bridging the Gap: Insights on D&T Education from School to University

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 versus university, including the focus on collaboration, presentation skills, and the application of theoretical knowledge. Milly offers insightful advic

May 27, 2024 • 35:33

Primary Perspectives: Shaping the Future of D&T Education

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 importance of creativity and problem-solving skills.Janine shared examples of good practice she has observed, such as the integration of computing skills

May 20, 2024 • 43:30

Bridging the Gap: Connecting Craft, Design, and Technology in Schools

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 her insights on how the craft element in both art and design and design technology has been slowly eroding over time. She emphasized the significance of

May 13, 2024 • 28:13

🔒 The Art of Balancing Engagement and Learning in Design and Technology Lessons

Subscriber-only episodeSend 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, particularly in the realm of design and technology.Drawing from the "Inspired by Industry" work discussed by Tony, I emphasise the importance of selecting

May 8, 2024 • 12:36

Reimagining Design and Technology Education: The D&T Association's Innovative Approach

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 developing a design-driven, problem-solving approach to the subject at Key Stage 3. The association has created 12 units of work, with plans to release up

May 6, 2024 • 44:22

🔒 Nurturing Collaboration and Support Networks in D&T Education

Subscriber-only episodeSend 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 ideas while maintaining clear standards and boundaries around the subject.I reflected on how the shift from local authorities to multi-academy trusts has im

May 1, 2024 • 12:37

Addressing the Challenges and Opportunities in D&T Education: Insights from Dave Parry

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, including a shortage of trained staff, difficulties in recruiting and retaining teachers, and limited access to professional development opportunities.We del

Apr 29, 2024 • 38:54

🔒 Rethinking D&T: Practical Strategies for Fostering Ethical and Sustainable Design

Subscriber-only episodeIn 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 politics, got me thinking about what this might look like in practice for D&T teachers.I explore how we can reimagine D&T lessons to put values and sustainability at the heart,

Apr 24, 2024 • 10:01

Rethinking Design and Technology Education for a Sustainable Future: A Conversation with Professor David Spendlove

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.David argues that the current model of D&T education, driven by materialistic outcomes and consumerist ideologies, may be doing more harm than good in today's context

Apr 22, 2024 • 46:02

🔒 Making Sense of the Design & Technology Curriculum Aims

Subscriber-only episodeIn 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 on developing creative, technical, and practical expertise to participate in a technological world. The second aim is about building a repertoire of knowledge, understan

Apr 22, 2024 • 14:25

Decoding England’s D&T Curriculum

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 iterations, with the current version established in 2013-2014, making it the longest-standing iteration. The curriculum’s development involved expert review, led by Tim Oates

Apr 15, 2024 • 23:02

🔒 Shaping the Future of D&T Education: Lessons from the Past

Subscriber-only episodeIn 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 development of the national curriculum in 1990 and 2013. I express my concerns about the representation and balance of stakeholders in these committees, emphasizing the imp

Apr 10, 2024 • 12:12

Shaping the Future of Design and Technology Education in England

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 countries.I explain the catalysts behind the series, including the decline in the number of pupils studying GCSE design and technology and proposals for transforming the c

Apr 8, 2024 • 8:08

🔒 Unraveling the Complexities of Motivation in Design and Technology

Subscriber-only episodeIn 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 intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, emphasising that intrinsic motivation comes from within the pupils, such as the satisfaction of mastering complex tasks or learning so

Mar 28, 2024 • 11:01

Talking with Phil Jones about Intrinsic Motivation and 21st-Century Learning

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 and discusses a paper that grabbed his attention during the event.The paper, authored by Remke Klapwijk from the Netherlands, explores secondary students' intrinsic motiva

Mar 26, 2024 • 27:18

🔒 From Access FM to Layton's Values: Frameworks for Exploring Design

Subscriber-only episodeIn 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 knowledge and language necessary to critically examine the technological world around them.Throughout the episode, I explore the limitations of simplistic frameworks like

Mar 21, 2024 • 16:19

Alice Hellard on the Ethical Dimensions of Design Education (part 2)

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 influence behaviors and interactions, prompting a shift in educational focus towards process over outcomes. Everyday objects are also examined as a means of exploring personal v

Mar 19, 2024 • 43:43

🔒 Exploring the Intersection of Space and Values in Design Education

Subscriber-only episodeHave 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, and D&T education. Reflecting on personal experiences and professional insights, Alison examines the impact physical environments could have on pupils' learning, from co

Mar 14, 2024 • 8:29

🔒 Diversity in Design and Technology Education: The Case for Inclusive Research Practices

Subscriber-only episodeIn 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 valuable data in research. Additionally, she underscores the need to consider ethnicity, gender, and other aspects of diversity in research to ensure representation and inclu

Mar 12, 2024 • 9:33

Design Objects and Their Hidden Impact: a conversation with Alice Hellard (part 1)

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 by historical practices and curatorial decisions. Her research underscores the importance of bridging the gap between students and the items they study, challenging the

Feb 27, 2024 • 35:58

From Abstract to Applause in Academic Conferences: Talking with Dr Sarah Davies

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 the journey from abstract to publication. We dissect the peer review system, emphasising its crucial role in fostering equality, diversity, and inclusion. If you're int

Feb 20, 2024 • 34:08

🔒 Exploring the Power of Research in Design and Technology

Subscriber-only episodeCould 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, and the significant topic of 'non-academic intelligences' gives a new way of thinking about research. Amanda Mason posted a thought-provoking question on LinkedIn recentl

Feb 15, 2024 • 8:35

Broadening the Definition of Intelligence in Design and Technology Curriculum

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 how we might better assess different cognitive strengths. (Text generated by AI, edited by Alison Hardy)Find Alex onlineWebsiteLinkedInFind Sam onlineWebsiteLinkedInGreenh

Feb 13, 2024 • 42:29

🔒 Approaches to Assessing Design and Technology capability: what the research says

Subscriber-only episodeIn 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 rethink how we evaluate our students' grasp of design and technological knowledge.(Text generated by AI, edited by Alison Hardy)Links/ Mentioned in the episodeR Kimbell, & K

Feb 8, 2024 • 12:37

Shaping D&T Assessment: Neil Wright's view of recent research

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 educational thought leaders. In today's  conversation, we delve into the world of Adaptive Comparative Judgment using RM Compare software. The episode culminates with me encourag

Feb 6, 2024 • 30:17

🔒 AI in D&T Education: A New Design Instrument, a Disruptor and a pedagogy

Subscriber-only episodeI 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 AI for generating images from text and the implications of teaching such technology in schools.Joanne's observations on Tuesday set the stage for an exploration of AI'

Feb 1, 2024 • 11:24

Creativity in the Classroom with AI Technology: a conversation with Joanne Taylor about PATT40

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 dissect the conference highlights and reflect on the importance of staying abreast with academic research, you'll discover the keys to nurturing evidence-based learning

Jan 30, 2024 • 34:24

🔒 Enhancing D&T Teacher Development with Research and Writing Strategies

Subscriber-only episodeIn 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 incorporate research into their teaching strategies, creating an environment where creativity flourishes and success criteria are clear. Discover how engaging with publi

Jan 25, 2024 • 15:03

Exploring Design and Technology research at PATT40 with Dr. Matt McLain

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 conference's emphasis on diversity, its aim to incorporate teachers in research, and the celebration of plurality within D&T education. The PATT conference is the internation

Jan 23, 2024 • 26:26

Ep131 Writing a debate about D&T

This episode is unusual in that there is also a video that goes alongside it where you can see me and Ciaran talking as I am live editing his debate that he's submitted as an example of a response to one of the contentious questions. Link to the video:  https://youtu.be/QrBNYNC7fo8Episode transcriptMentioned in this episode:Link to the video: https://youtu.be/QrBNYNC7fo8Find out more about the project and how to get involved:Guidance for responding: 'Have Your Say'18 questions How to respond to

Dec 5, 2023 • 26:24

🔒 TD&T130 Why its a no from me

Subscriber-only episodeThis is a follow on from Tuesday's episode with more detail about why I made the suggestions I did to the Design Council event about what can be done to develop and improve D&T in England. Episode transcriptIf you like the podcast, you can always buy me a coffee to say 'thanks!'Please offer your feedback about the show or ideas for future episodes and topics by connecting with me on Threads @hardy_alison or by emailing me.If you want to ask a question or leave me a message

Nov 2, 2023 • 17:45

TD&T129 Me at The Design Council

A few weeks ago I attended an event hosted by the Design Council with a broad group of people who were pulling together thoughts to be used to lobby the UK government about funding some developments in D&T.I was asked to share thoughts about what could be done. In this episode I read out my notes, with some extra bits, about my ideas. As usual, I"m open to feedback and comments!There is more to follow in the next episode which is only available to subscribers and Creator Patreons.Episode transcr

Oct 31, 2023 • 15:28

TD&T128 Have your say - answer our contentious questions

This week it's a pod takeover from Amanda, Ciaran and Andy. They are launching the project (re)designing D&T inviting you to answer the 18 contentious questions.Episode transcriptMentioned in this episodeProject overviewGuidance for responding: 'Have Your Say'18 questions How to respond to the questions:  use this link to upload your responses: https://ntupsychology.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_e3uA5bBcRdmPD5sHalliwell, A., Mason, A., Hardy, A., & Ellis, C. (2023). A DEVELOPING PROJECT: INVESTIG

Oct 23, 2023 • 9:14

TD&T127 Podcast and personal update

Its been a while since its just been me on there, but this week I'm giving an update on what's been happening, some additions to the podcast and plans for the future.Episode transcriptMentioned in this episodeRedesigning D&T project:18 contentious questionsSupport the showIf you like the podcast, you can always buy me a coffee to say 'thanks!'Please offer your feedback about the show or ideas for future episodes and topics by connecting with me on Threads @hardy_alison or by emailing me.If you w

Oct 16, 2023 • 13:19

TD&T Sam Reynolds talk about his D&T curriculum

I'm joined this week by a former student of mine, Sam Reynolds. As I taught him I felt more entitled than normal to ask difficult questions (spoiler alert - he handled them very well 😉)You can find Sam on Twitter: MrReynoldsDTSchool Webpage - https://www.st-pauls.org.uk/Episode transcriptMentioned in this episode6 Material Areas  Woods, Metals and Plastics Graphics, Cards and BoardsEngineeringCAD/CAM Food Preparation and NutritionFashion and Textiles The St Paul's Learning Talents that we've in

Sep 4, 2023 • 40:47

TD&T125 Sue Taplin talks about outdoor learning in D&T

This was a new topic for me - outdoor learning in D&T. Sue Taplin talks about her work as a forest schools leader and her EdDEpisode transcriptMentioned in this episodeSupport the showIf you like the podcast, you can always buy me a coffee to say 'thanks!'Please offer your feedback about the show or ideas for future episodes and topics by connecting with me on Twitter @hardy_alison or by emailing me.If you want to ask a question or leave me a message, you can do this on Speakpipe.If you listen t

Aug 21, 2023 • 47:54

TD&T124 Talking design cognition with Amanda Mason

Amanda and I talk about Niekie Blom's fabulous chapter from the Debates in D&T book: Design cognition in design and technology classrooms. Episode transcriptMentioned in this episodeDebates in D&T Education, chapter 14.Niekie BlomSupport the showIf you like the podcast, you can always buy me a coffee to say 'thanks!'Please offer your feedback about the show or ideas for future episodes and topics by connecting with me on Twitter @hardy_alison or by emailing me.If you want to ask a question or le

Aug 7, 2023 • 36:18

TD&T123 Russell Hill KS3 curriculum

This week I'm talking with Russell Hill, award winning D&T teacher from Houlton School, about setting up a new KS3 curriculum.Episode transcriptMentioned in this episodeHoulton SchoolTwitter: @Mr_Hill_DTCurriculum Overview - https://www.houltonschool.org.uk/curriculum-2/curriculum-overview/ Learning Journey (D&T - https://www.houltonschool.org.uk/assets/Documents/Letters/Learning-Journey-Design-Technology-v3.pdfSupport the showIf you like the podcast, you can always buy me a coffee to say 'thank

Jul 24, 2023 • 35:25

TD&T122 Redesigning D&T

We've sorted out the data and now we have 18 contentious questions that we think are up for debate.Listen to me, Amanda and Ciaran talk about the next stage of the Redesigning D&T project and how you can get involved. Episode transcriptMentioned in this episodeExpressions of interest survey 18 contentious questionsSupport the showIf you like the podcast, you can always buy me a coffee to say 'thanks!'Please offer your feedback about the show or ideas for future episodes and topics by connecting

Jul 11, 2023 • 10:32

TD&T121 Does food fit

I'm joined by Georgia McLean and Claire Vickery to debate - does food fit in D&T?Episode transcriptMentioned in this episodeDebates in D&T bookResourcesGeorgia has kindly shared some resources about her Trust's D&T curriculum. These are share under the Creative Commons licence: Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0)Georgia McLean D&T curriculumSupport the showIf you like the podcast, you can always buy me a coffee to say 'thanks!'Please offer your feedback ab

Jul 10, 2023 • 40:45

TD&T120 Talking with Janine Pavlis about primary D&T

I'm no expert on primary D&T at all, so I talked to someone who is. Janine Pavlis is a teacher educator at St Mary's University in London and we talk about how primary D&T teachers are training and some current research that Janine is just beginning. She'll be back to talk about this some more soon - I promise!Episode transcriptYou can find Janine and more about her work in these places:Twitter: @JaninePavlisDT Achieving for Children - https://www.achievingforchildren.org.uk/St Mary's University

Jun 26, 2023 • 45:54

TD&T119 Talking curriculum with Scott Tweeddale

Scott Tweeddale shares how he is planning his secondary D&T curriculum at his school.Episode transcriptYou can find Scott on Twitter: @MrScott_TSupport the showIf you like the podcast, you can always buy me a coffee to say 'thanks!'Please offer your feedback about the show or ideas for future episodes and topics by connecting with me on Twitter @hardy_alison or by emailing me.If you want to ask a question or leave me a message, you can do this on Speakpipe.If you listen to the podcast on Apple P

Jun 12, 2023 • 28:37

TD&T118 Talking with Andy Marston about D&T developments

Andy Marston has been teaching for 36 years, 27 in one school. Listen to him reflect on the developments and changes in D&TEpisode transcriptSummaryWho is Andy Marston and what does he do? 0:01Does food fit into the design and technology curriculum? 3:07How the Pearson's proposals imply that there will be less opportunity for children to realise their designs. 9:36Relations between exam boards and school subjects. 14:59What is the essence of design and technology? 18:21The importance of understa

May 30, 2023 • 44:15

TD&T117 Is this a good research project?

This week I'm critiquing some published work to give an insight into how anyone can look at research to hold it to account.As teachers and school leaders are begin encouraged to be research informed I think we also need to be research literate, this involves being able to evaluate whether a piece of research is 'good'. In this episode I use four criteria to evaluate Pearson's published research to answer the question: is this a good research project?The criteria used are:What is the research que

Mar 27, 2023 • 32:21

TD&T116 Are you blogging about your D&T practice?

I'm struggling to find blogs by D&T teachers who are sharing how they plan and teach D&T. In this episode I talk about why I want to read D&T teachers' blogs and why we need to hear about teachers' practice. If you want to start a blog I give some tips for how to get going. Episode transcriptMentioned in this episodeDavid and Torben for D&TResearching D&TD&T Teacher educationMy blogposts:Should I stay or should I go (from Twitter)?Research capacity and engagement in Design & Technology education

Jan 24, 2023 • 15:40

TD&T115 Shamelessly plugging my new book!

I have a new book out and I'm offering you a chance to win a copy.  In other words, I'm shamelessly plugging it 😉In all seriousness, I'm actually recommending it to read. There are 16 chapters written by different authors, so you get to hear lots of views about D&T.Episode transcriptMentioned in this episodeBuy the book from RoutledgeEnter by 28th February 2023 to win a copy of the new Debates in D&T book by either (or do all 3!):Signing up to my newsletter via my websiteLeaving me a voice memo

Jan 10, 2023 • 8:37

TD&T114 Come and share your research at PATT40 in Liverpool

Dr Matt McLain is back and this time talking about PATT40, one of the best spaces to share your D&T practice. Listen to Matt and me reminisce about previous PATT conferences and explain how you can get involved in 2023. Episode transcriptMentioned in this episodePATT40 websitePreparing to share your researchSupport the showIf you like the podcast, you can always buy me a coffee to say 'thanks!'Please offer your feedback about the show or ideas for future episodes and topics by connecting with me

Jan 3, 2023 • 26:30

TD&T113 When to teach new knowledge in D&T part 2

When is the right time to teach new knowledge in D&T? Maybe a better question is: is there a right time? In this episode I talk about just-in-time teaching of knowledge. Episode transcriptMentioned in this episodeDesign and technology in a knowledge economy A framework for design decisions Hilda Beaumont (formerly David Barlex)Support the showIf you like the podcast, you can always buy me a coffee to say 'thanks!'Please offer your feedback about the show or ideas for future episodes and topics b

Dec 27, 2022 • 16:34

TD&T112 When to teach new knowledge in D&T

When is the right time to teach pupils new knowledge in D&T? Well, I don't have an answer this week but I do have plenty of thoughts to share. There will be more in the next episode too!Episode transcriptDebates in D&T EducationRedesigning D&T surveyMe on TikTokNewsletterMentioned in this episodeIf you like the podcast, you can always buy me a coffee to say 'thanks!'Please offer your feedback about the show or ideas for future episodes and topics by connecting with me on Twitter @hardy_alison or

Nov 29, 2022 • 20:18

TD&T111 Redesigning D&T part 3

This is the third of 3 episodes launching the Redesigning D&T project.Listen to all 3 and fill in the survey: Do you agree with the contentious questions?You might find it helpful to download the discussion notes: Contentious questionsEpisode transcriptRelated episodes:TD&T18: How can design not be considered as central to engaging with the future?TD&T22 What designers know and how they know itTD&T28 Eddie and Alison talking about D&T and epistemologyTD&T31 Are there different ways of knowing?Th

Nov 8, 2022 • 11:38

TD&T110 Redesigning D&T part 2

This is the second of 3 episodes launching the Redesigning D&T project.Listen to all 3 and fill in the survey: Do you agree with the contentious questions?You might find it helpful to download the discussion notes: Contentious questionsEpisode transcriptMentioned in this episodeTD&T13: Talking design and/or technology 2.0 with David SpendloveOur book: Redesigning D&TRelated episodes:TD&T18: How can design not be considered as central to engaging with the future?TD&T22 What designers know and how

Oct 24, 2022 • 18:32

TD&T109 Redesigning D&T part 1

This is the first of 3 episodes launching the Redesigning D&T project.Listen to all 3 and fill in the survey: Do you agree with the contentious questions?You might find it helpful to download the discussion notes: Contentious questionsEpisode transcriptMentioned in this episodeRelated episodes:TD&T18: How can design not be considered as central to engaging with the future?TD&T22 What designers know and how they know itTD&T28 Eddie and Alison talking about D&T and epistemologyTD&T31 Are there dif

Oct 10, 2022 • 23:13

TD&T108 Talking deep dives with Drew Wicken

Drew Wicken is back, this time talking about a deep dive with Ofsted into his team's D&T curriculum.Episode transcriptMentioned in this episodeSTEM EnthuseCurriculum: keep it simpleIf you like the podcast, you can always buy me a coffee to say 'thanks!'Please offer your feedback about the show or ideas for future episodes and topics by connecting with me on Twitter @hardy_alison or by emailing me.If you listen to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, please take a moment to rate and/or review the show.

Sep 26, 2022 • 37:38

TD&T107 Talking about the rise and fall of D&T with Professor David Spendlove

Recorded earlier this year, David and I reflect on the EPI report commissioned by the D&T Association and some of the wider issues that influenced D&T's status. Mentioned in this episodeA spotlight on Design and Technology study in EnglandIf you want to read David's chapter in the forthcoming Debates in D&T book, sign up for my newsletter or pre-order on the Routledge website. If you like the podcast, you can always buy me a coffee to say 'thanks!'Please offer your feedback about the show or ide

Sep 12, 2022 • 48:29

TD&T106 Updates and thanks from me

An update from me after a holiday and break from podcasting. Episode transcriptMentioned in this episodeHow (and why) should we build research capacity and engagement in Design and Technology education?Researching D&T podcasthttps://www.researchingdandt.co.uk (nothing to see yet 😀)PATT40If you like the podcast, you can always buy me a coffee to say 'thanks!'Please offer your feedback about the show or ideas for future episodes and topics by connecting with me on Twitter @hardy_alison or by emai

Aug 29, 2022 • 12:31

TD&T105 Liam and Trudi talking about D&T networks

Guest host Liam Anderson talks with award winning teacher, Trudi Barrow, about her leadership of a D&T network and career in D&T. Episode transcriptMentioned in this episodeLink to Google Folder with the files Trudi talks about: Google Folder@TrudiBarrow@LiamTAndersonIf you like the podcast, you can always buy me a coffee to say 'thanks!'Please offer your feedback about the show or ideas for future episodes and topics by connecting with me on Twitter @hardy_alison or by emailing me.If you listen

Jul 25, 2022 • 31:16

TD&T104 Building research capacity and engagement

Mentioned in this episodeNew podcast: Researching D&T educationPATT39Episode transcriptIf you like the podcast, you can always buy me a coffee to say 'thanks!'Please offer your feedback about the show or ideas for future episodes and topics by connecting with me on Twitter @hardy_alison or by emailing me.If you listen to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, please take a moment to rate and/or review the show.This podcast is funded by consultancy work I do outside my full time job at Nottingham Trent U

Jun 21, 2022 • 6:38

TD&T103 Talking about the EPI report with Tony Ryan

After my episode about the EPI report (the state of D&T) I am delighted to be joined by Tony Ryan, chief exec of the Design and Technology Association. Listen to me ask him some awkward questions, his frank replies and honesty about how he feels about the report's findings, plus shares some news about what's next.(Update - we recorded this a few weeks ago and D&TA are now in the middle of the events asking for views from head teachers, business and other organisations about D&T.)Episode transcri

Jun 13, 2022 • 40:47

TD&T102 Join the debate

Yet again I'm talking about a book I've edited! This time I'm inviting you to join the debates - which chapters do you want to hear more about? Take a look at the contents page and let me know. Episode transcriptMentioned in this episodeDebates content pageIf you like the podcast, you can always buy me a coffee to say 'thanks!'Please offer your feedback about the show or ideas for future episodes and topics by connecting with me on Twitter @hardy_alison or by emailing me.If you listen to the pod

Jun 6, 2022 • 11:11

TD&T101 Talking with Derek Jones about design studios

Wow! This was an amazing conversation with Derek Jones from The Open University about design education and design studios - I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.We mooted the idea of recording a follow up with a live audience talking about design studios and design spaces - let me know if you're interested in this. Episode transcriptMentioned in this episodeEdSIG: https://www.designresearchsociety.org/cpages/design-pedagogy-sig The Distance Design Education site is here: https://distancedesigned

May 30, 2022 • 39:55

TD&T100 I made it!

I made it and thank you for helping me reach this milestone.In this episode I reflect on the previous 99, share some news about what's coming up and explain my D&T focus for the next 12-18 months. Episode transcriptIf you like the podcast, you can always buy me a coffee to say 'thanks!'Please offer your feedback about the show or ideas for future episodes and topics by connecting with me on Twitter @hardy_alison or by emailing me.If you listen to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, please take a mome

May 23, 2022 • 14:02

TD&T099 Reflect and Celebrate

My first episode in a while thanks to Max Pownall's 3 guest episodes.Episode transcriptIf you like the podcast, you can always buy me a coffee to say 'thanks!'Please offer your feedback about the show or ideas for future episodes and topics by connecting with me on Twitter @hardy_alison or by emailing me.If you listen to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, please take a moment to rate and/or review the show.This podcast is funded by consultancy work I do outside my full time job at Nottingham Trent U

May 16, 2022 • 8:58

TD&T098 Max Pownall talking with Suzie Hayes

The final episode from Max Pownall (you can hear Alison and Max chatting in episode 76).This week Max talks with Suzie Hayes, a designer and lecturer from Nottingham Trent University.Episode transcriptWhere you can find Suzie:NTU pageLinkedInIf you like the podcast, you can always buy me a coffee to say 'thanks!'Please offer your feedback about the show or ideas for future episodes and topics by connecting with me on Twitter @hardy_alison or by emailing me.If you listen to the podcast on Apple P

Apr 18, 2022 • 15:54

TD&T097 Max Pownall talking with Hannah Manley

Another episode with a different voice! This week Max Pownall (you can hear Alison and Max chatting in episode 76) talks with Hannah Manley, a design PhD from Nottingham Trent University.Episode transcriptYou can find Hannah:ResearchGateNTU pageDesign CouncilIf you like the podcast, you can always buy me a coffee to say 'thanks!'Please offer your feedback about the show or ideas for future episodes and topics by connecting with me on Twitter @hardy_alison or by emailing me.If you listen to the p

Apr 12, 2022 • 27:24

TD&T096 Max Pownall talking with Emily Brook

Time for a different voice! This week Max Pownall (you can hear Alison and Max chatting in episode 76) talks with Emily Brook, a design lecturer from Nottingham Trent University.Episode transcriptWhere you can find Emily:Emilly's NTU pageLinkedinMentioned in this epsiodeThe Guilty Feminist – The comedy podcast hosted by Deborah Frances-White Unfinished BusinessIf you like the podcast, you can always buy me a coffee to say 'thanks!'Please offer your feedback about the show or ideas for future epi

Apr 4, 2022 • 20:49

TD&T095 A spotlight on D&T: what does it say, not say & what's next?

Last week a new report was published by the Education Policy Institute 'A spotlight on Design and Technology study in England'. It tells us the glum picture of D&T entries at 16 and 18, plus some more about the pupils and where they are located. These are my thoughts on the the data, my analysis and thoughts about what we can do next.Episode transcriptMentioned in this episodeA spotlight on Design and Technology study in EnglandIf you like the podcast, you can always buy me a coffee to say 'than

Mar 28, 2022 • 33:36

TD&T094 Talking with Drew Wicken about researching online learning

In this episode, Drew Wicken shares his experiences of doing an MA and what he discovered about D&T online learningEpisode transcriptMentioned in this episodeDrew on Twitter If you like the podcast, you can always buy me a coffee to say 'thanks!'Please offer your feedback about the show or ideas for future episodes and topics by connecting with me on Twitter @hardy_alison or by emailing me.If you listen to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, please take a moment to rate and/or review the show.This po

Mar 22, 2022 • 36:33

TD&T093 Talking about studying a doctorate

If you're interested in studying for a doctorate, want to explore more about your D&T practice, then listen to me and Verity chat in this week's episode about the how's and why's. Episode transcriptMentioned in this episodeTwitter: @VerityAikenEmai: verity.aiken@ntu.ac.ukWork webpage: https://www.ntu.ac.uk/staff-profiles/education/verity-aikenCourse webpage: https://www.ntu.ac.uk/course/education/res/this-year/doctor-of-education If you like the podcast, you can always buy me a coffee to say 'th

Mar 8, 2022 • 34:08

TD&T092 Different ways teachers value D&T

How do teachers' value D&T? and do they agree? This week I'm sharing our preliminary data analysis exploring how people value D&T. Episode transcriptMentioned in this episodePATT on the Edge: Technology, Innovation and Education (PATT39 Conference 2022)If you like the podcast, you can always buy me a coffee to say 'thanks!'Please offer your feedback about the show or ideas for future episodes and topics by connecting with me on Twitter @hardy_alison or by emailing me.If you listen to the podcast

Mar 1, 2022 • 20:38

TD&T091 Talking about empathetic design

Finally wJames Bleach, Dave Bausor and me found a mutually convenient time, working across international time zones, to talk about empathy in D&T.Episode transcriptMentioned in this episodeBig Life Fix https://youtu.be/munVsXsqqScJude Pullen https://www.youtube.com/c/JudePullenPrintLab https://www.makeablechallenge.comEmpathy Toolkit https://www.ashoka.org/en/files/startempathytoolkitpdfhttp://designonline.org.au/toolkit-empathy-toolkit/E-Nable https://enablingthefuture.orgDOT – Bill Nichol - ht

Feb 22, 2022 • 38:39

TD&T090 Talking sustainable textiles with Helen O'Sullivan

Helen is a national leader in sustainable fashion and brings this into the D&T curriculum and her teaching through her websites and programme.Episode transcriptMentioned in this episodeSustFashWalesIf you like the podcast, you can always buy me a coffee to say 'thanks!'Please offer your feedback about the show or ideas for future episodes and topics by connecting with me on Twitter @hardy_alison or by emailing me.If you listen to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, please take a moment to rate and/or

Jan 25, 2022 • 32:08

TD&T089 Action research in D&T

If you're a D&T teacher, you're probably already doing some education research; this week I talk about how practitioner research aligns with design practice.Episode transcriptMentioned in this episodePATT39Writing programme for D&T teachers:Keep WritingHow to write about your D&T practiceRoberts, P., 2001. Aspects of research concerning design education. Design and technology educational research and curriculum development: the emerging international research agenda, p.10.If you like the podcast

Jan 18, 2022 • 13:55

TD&T088 Values in D&T

I talk about the value of D&T, but what about how values are taught in and through D&T? This week I share thoughts from David Layton, Mike Martin and me about the importance of values in D&T. Mentioned in this episodeThinking Allowed Layton, D., 1992, Values in Design and Technology. In: C. Budgett-Meakin, ed., Make the Future Work. Harlow, England: Longman, 1992, pp. 36-53.Martin, M., 1999, Exploring values in design and technology. In: D. Lawton, J. Cairns and R. Gardner, eds., Values and the

Jan 11, 2022 • 15:15

TD&T087 Introducing some guest hosts for 2022

The final episode of 2021 and I've plans for taking things in a new direction for 2022. Listen to previous episodes with the new guest hosts:TD&T076 Talking about design education in schools and higher ed with Max PownallTD&T053 Talking gender and D&T with Ulrika SultanTD&T21 Talking with Liam AndersonIf you like the podcast, you can always buy me a coffee to say 'thanks!'Please offer your feedback about the show or ideas for future episodes and topics by connecting with me on Twitter @hardy_ali

Dec 14, 2021 • 8:59

TD&T86 Join my D&T writing programme and write with others

This week I'm inviting you to join my writing programme for D&T teachers. Its set up for those who will be presenting at the PATT39 conference in June 2022 but I want to invite more of you to come along and join my community of D&T writers.Go to my Eventbrite page to find out more: Dr Alison HardyIf you like the podcast, you can always buy me a coffee to say 'thanks!'Please offer your feedback about the show or ideas for future episodes and topics by connecting with me on Twitter @hardy_alison o

Dec 7, 2021 • 15:35

TD&T085 I need your help!

This week I'm reaching out for some help. I'm applying for an Associate Professor position at Nottingham Trent University and as part of that I need evidence of how my work has impacted on you.You can do this by either sending me an email or leaving a voice message on SpeakPipe. All you need to write or say is:What work of mine has influenced you (book chapter, paper, presentation, event, conversation or podcast).How has my work influenced you?Has it made you think differently about D&T or your

Nov 30, 2021 • 6:01

TD&T084 Drawing to learn with Paul Carney

Paul Carney is back to talk about his new(ish) book Drawing to Learn. Like last time, we laughed, chatted and discussed some serious stuff.Episode transcriptLinks to Paul's work and the book can all be found at www.paulcarneyarts.com Twitter @paulcarneyarts If you like the podcast, you can always buy me a coffee to say 'thanks!'This podcast is funded by consultancy work I do outside my full tiem job at Nottingham Trent University and my beloved Patrons. Patrons receive exclusive content and vari

Nov 23, 2021 • 47:52

TD&T083 D&T teachers' perceptions of gender

Dr Brendan Anglim joins me to talk about his doctoral study exploring D&T teachers' perceptions of genderEpisode transcriptMentioned in this episodeBrendan's thesis is available online: Design and Technology and STEM: teachers’ perceptions of genderIf you like the podcast, you can always buy me a coffee to say 'thanks!'Please offer your feedback about the show or ideas for future episodes and topics by connecting with me on Twitter @hardy_alison or by emailing me.If you listen to the podcast on

Nov 16, 2021 • 48:05

TD&T082 Opportunity for UK D&T teachers to attend an international conference

This week I am excited to share an opportunity for five UK D&T teachers to share their research at the PATT39 conference.Edge Foundation are covering the conference fees for 5 teachers to attend the conference online (sorry - we won't be flying to Newfoundland!)If you are interested, you need to answer 'yes' to these questions:Have you collected & analysed some data related to D&T education? (Ideally you will have or are I the process of writing this up.)Are you available between June 21st & 24t

Nov 2, 2021 • 9:28

TD&T081 Challenging our thinking about race in D&T

How do I and you do race in D&T?This is a question I've been thinking about for a while. Last year I recorded an episode from the heart about decolonising the D&T curriculum; this week I give an update on my progress and thinking since then and share news about some action a group of us are taking.Episode transcriptMentioned in this episodeTD&T30 Decolonising the D&T curriculumIf you like the podcast, you can always buy me a coffee to say 'thanks!'Please offer your feedback about the show or ide

Oct 25, 2021 • 16:54

TD&T080 Supporting the podcast

To help me keep the podcast free to listen, then please consider supporting via Patreon.I will keep podcasting anyway, but your contribution will give me time to be creative.As ever, thanks for listening and engaging with the podcast. Episode transcriptMentioned in this episodeMy Patreon webpage: https://www.patreon.com/alisonhardyIf you like the podcast, you can always buy me a coffee to say 'thanks!'Please offer your feedback about the show or ideas for future episodes and topics by connecting

Oct 18, 2021 • 5:41

TD&T079 Claire Vickery's research about the decline of D&T

Claire Vickery talks this week bout her research exploring teachers' views of why the numbers of pupils studying GCSE D&T has declined. This is her dissertation study for her MA at the University of Buckingham; Claire is looking for participants - do sign up (before the end of October 2021) using the links below.There are three aims of Claire's research project:To undertake a formative evaluation which seeks to diagnose factors which may have contributed to a decline in D&T GCSE entries within E

Oct 11, 2021 • 22:42

TD&T078 Talking pedagogy and theory with David Morrison-Love

In this episode Dr David Morrison-Love and I chat about how he and Dr Fiona Patrick are preparing their student D&T teachers for the classroomEpisode transcriptMentioned in this episodeIf you like the podcast, you can always buy me a coffee to say 'thanks!'Please offer your feedback about the show or ideas for future episodes and topics by connecting with me on Twitter @hardy_alison or by emailing me.If you listen to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, please take a moment to rate and/or review the s

Oct 4, 2021 • 1:03:26

TD&T077 Talking authentic STEM with Professor Jonas Hallstrom

In this episode, Professor Jonas Hallstrom talks about a research project he and colleagues from University of Linkoping are working on about authentic STEM education. Episode transcriptYou can find Jonas in these places:LinkedIn Jonas at Linköping UniversityResearchGateLinks to the published work Jonas mentionedPosition paper about authentic STEM educationPATT-paper with PietIf you like the podcast, you can always buy me a coffee to say 'thanks!'Please offer your feedback about the show or idea

Sep 27, 2021 • 27:09

TD&T076 Talking about design education in schools and higher ed with Max Pownall

Max Pownall is a product design lecturer at Nottingham Trent University. Episode transcriptFind out more about Max and his work:Instagram (NTU Focussed)LinkedInUni profileFinal Year Degree online degree showMentioned in this episode Events with Alison HardyThe Design Thinking Toolboxhttps://www.worldofbooks.com/en-gb/books/michael-lewrick/design-Support the showIf you like the podcast, you can always buy me a coffee to say 'thanks!'Please offer your feedback about the show or ideas for future ep

Sep 20, 2021 • 41:17

TD&T075 Talking with Kate Windle at the end of her training year

This week you can hear me talking with Kate Windle, who completed her training year in June and has just started her first year of teaching. We spoke in May, as she was finishing her studies. Episode transcriptMentioned in this episode:Learning to Teach D&T programme for student & new D&T teachersThere are 6 events, all take place on Wednesdays between 5 & 6pm (BST/GMT)6th October 2021 What is D&T? Why are we here?3rd November 2021 Lesson planning and pedagogy19th January 2022 Planning for progr

Sep 13, 2021 • 34:06

TD&T074 News update, new programmes, new books, new episodes

Back for a new term and academic year. This week I share my news and outline what's coming up in the next 4 episodes. Episode transcriptMentioned in this episodeSign up to my newsletterLinkedIn Group: Redesigning D&TDebates in D&T bookLearning to Teach Design and TechnologyDecolonising D&TProgramme for student D&T teachersFree writing workshopD&T Teacher education blogIf you like the podcast, you can always buy me a coffee to say 'thanks!'Please offer your feedback about the show or ideas for fu

Sep 6, 2021 • 10:58

TD&T073 Feedback and future episodes

Its time for a podcast break from me. This week  I talk about future episodes that are in the pipeline and some of the projects I'll be working on whilst I'm on a break.Whilst I'm away, send me your ideas for future episodes and guests plus take a moment to fill out my feedback survey. See you soon!Episode transcriptMentioned in this episodeTD&T4: Talking art, drawing and design and technology with Paul CarneyFeedback on the podcastSign up for my newsletter to be the first to hear about events a

May 24, 2021 • 6:20

TD&T072 Making changes to curriculum with Sarah Davies

Sarah Davies talks about how D&T teachers make changes to their D&T curriculum when a new National Curriculum  and exam specifications arrive. Episode transcriptIf you like the podcast, you can always buy me a coffee to say 'thanks!'Please offer your feedback about the show or ideas for future episodes and topics by connecting with me on Twitter@hardy_alison or by emailing me.Support the showIf you like the podcast, you can always buy me a coffee to say 'thanks!'Please offer your feedback about

May 17, 2021 • 41:37

TD&T071 New book out soon - designing design education

We have a new book out soon published by Loughborough Design Press.Episode transcriptMentioned in this episodeLoughborough Design PressIf you like the podcast, you can always buy me a coffee to say 'thanks!'Please offer your feedback about the show or ideas for future episodes and topics by connecting with me on Twitter@hardy_alison or by emailing me.Support the showIf you like the podcast, you can always buy me a coffee to say 'thanks!'Please offer your feedback about the show or ideas for futu

May 10, 2021 • 7:52

TD&T070 Future visions of design and technology

This week Matt and I revisit our suggested visions for D&T education - what do you think?Episode transcriptMentioned in this episodeFutureMinds magazine from CLEAPSMatt McLainLiverpool John Moores University profile Blog ResearchGate TwitterSupport the showIf you like the podcast, you can always buy me a coffee to say 'thanks!'Please offer your feedback about the show or ideas for future episodes and topics by connecting with me on Twitter @hardy_alison or by emailing me.If you want to ask a que

May 3, 2021 • 23:03

TD&T069 PATT38 - its happening this week!

Exciting news - I'm in Finland this week! Well not quite. I'm there virtually for the next 4 days at the PATT38 conference.The PATT conference has run since the mid-1980s. Its a conference all about technology eduction with speakers from across the globe. Academics, teachers and researchers  sharing ideas and work together.Episode transcriptMentioned in this episodePATT38 conferenceProgramme conferencePrevious PATT conference papersInteract with the conference:Twitter - https://twitter.com/PATT3

Apr 26, 2021 • 11:55

TD&T068 New blog about D&T Teacher Education

Involved in D&T teacher education? Come and write a post for our new blog!This week I talk about our new blog 'D&T Teacher Education' set up by me, Matt McLain, rose Sinclair, Sarah Davies and Torben Steeg.If you're involved in D&T teacher ed, wherever you are and whatever your role, we'd love you to contribute to the blog.Episode transcriptMentioned in this episodeD&T Teacher Education blogIn these 3 podcasts I give some advice about writing about D&T:TD&T049 Getting started with writing about

Apr 19, 2021 • 8:06

TD&T067 Talking American Technology Education with Dr Mike Grubbs

Mike talks about his work in America to develop a framework for engineering education - I ask some difficult questions!Episode transcriptMentioned in this episodeTwitter: @GrubbsMG LinkedInWebsite (AE3 and AE3 Colleagues) Advancing Excellence in P-12 Engineering Education (AE3)Dr. Tanner HuffmanDr. Greg StrimelDr. Jamie GurganusAdditional ReadsFramework for P-12 Engineering LearningEngineering Performance MatricesSupport the showIf you like the podcast, you can always buy me a coffee to say 'tha

Apr 12, 2021 • 43:01

TD&T066 Help us answer the question: what's the value of D&T?

We need your help: fill out our survey about the value of D&TEpisode transcriptMentioned in this episodeWhat do you think is the value of D&T? SURVEYIf you like the podcast, you can always buy me a coffee to say 'thanks!'Please offer your feedback about the show or ideas for future episodes and topics by connecting with me on Twitter@hardy_alison or by emailing me.tesSupport the showIf you like the podcast, you can always buy me a coffee to say 'thanks!'Please offer your feedback about the show

Apr 5, 2021 • 10:17

TD&T065 Talking lockdown and ethics with Daniela Schillaci Rowland

I had fun talking with Daniela about lockdown teaching and research ethics - hope you enjoy it to!Twitter: @dschillaci82 Websites to promote: https://ojs.lboro.ac.uk/DATEIf you like the podcast, you can always buy me a coffee to say 'thanks!'Please offer your feedback about the show or ideas for future episodes and topics by connecting with me on Twitter@hardy_alison or by emailing me.Support the showIf you like the podcast, you can always buy me a coffee to say 'thanks!'Please offer your feedba

Mar 29, 2021 • 31:36

TD&T064 Part 4 of my history of D&T - pre-1992

This is the fourth and final part of my series about my history of D&T, some personal and some  political. Episode transcriptMentioned in this episodeCurriculum Matters (1984-89) If you like the podcast, you can always buy me a coffee to say 'thanks!'Please offer your feedback about the show or ideas for future episodes and topics by connecting with me on Twitter@hardy_alison or by emailing me.Support the showIf you like the podcast, you can always buy me a coffee to say 'thanks!'Please offer yo

Mar 23, 2021 • 20:52

TD&T063 Part 3 History of D&T

This is part 3 of my history of D&T. Some questions for you to think about:In your context, who has the power, urgency and legitimacy to influence or change the value, purpose and nature of D&T education?If you don't have all 3 of these characteristics (power, urgency and legitimacy), who do you need to collaborate with?How are you sharing your D&T practitioner research with the wider education community?Who do you think has the power, urgency and legitimacy at national (macro), local (meso) and

Mar 16, 2021 • 17:53

TD&T062 Part 2 my history of and in D&T 2004 - 2009

This week is about some of the events that were happening between 2004 and 2009  in D&T and for me.I end the podcast with a few questions for you:What are the key moments in your D&T timeline that have shaped what you do, what you think and how you value D&T?Do you past experiences in D&T influence and shape what you believe to be the value of D&T?Episode transcriptMentioned in this episodeWhy has the number of teenagers taking design and technology GCSE dropped? If you like the podcast, you can

Feb 16, 2021 • 16:49

TD&T061 Part 1 My history of D&T (1993 to 2004 - ish)

Part 1 of 4 where I share my history in D&T alongside key political (big and small P), curriculum changes, internal contradictions as a way of exploring how your experiences in D&T influence and shape your views of the value of D&T. Episode transcriptMentioned in this episodeNuffield D&T ProjectD&T ChallengesProfessor Carrie PaechterPlease offer your feedback about the show or ideas for future episodes and topics by connecting with me on Twitter@hardy_alison or by emailing me.Support the showIf

Feb 9, 2021 • 22:15

TD&T060 Ways of thinking about D&T curriculum

This week's conversation came from recent chats I've been having with school senior leaders about what curriculum looks like in D&T. Episode transcriptMentioned in this episodeThe Curriculum Theory and Practice by A V KellyPlease offer your feedback about the show or ideas for future episodes and topics by connecting with me on Twitter@hardy_alison or by emailing me.Support the showIf you like the podcast, you can always buy me a coffee to say 'thanks!'Please offer your feedback about the show o

Feb 2, 2021 • 16:29

TD&T059 Reflecting on 2020 part 2

How did I forget to mention my research project in last week's episode???Episode transcriptMentioned in this episode:Sign up to participate in my researchPrevious episodes about this project:TD&T24 Understanding the value of D&TTD&T20: Designing a survey to understand how people value D&TTD&T043 Join our research projectIf you want to say thanks for the podcast, you can by me a ko-fi.Please offer your feedback about the show or ideas for future episodes and topics by connecting with me on Twitte

Jan 26, 2021 • 11:57

TD&T058 Reflecting on 2020

Reflecting back at 2020 at the start of 2021. Episode transcriptMentioned in this episode:New website: Dralisonhardy.comSurvey - thoughts, comments and suggestions for the podcastPlease offer your feedback about the show or ideas for future episodes and topics by connecting with me on Twitter@hardy_alison or by emailing me.Support the showIf you like the podcast, you can always buy me a coffee to say 'thanks!'Please offer your feedback about the show or ideas for future episodes and topics by co

Jan 19, 2021 • 12:05

TD&T057 Talking with Liz Allton

In this week's episode I talk with Liz Allton about her D&T work and leading an ENTHUSE project and how she swiftly moved CPD online.Episode transcriptTo find out more about Liz and her work:Twitter: @lizsaddlerLiz's D&T apartment on Twitter: @DandT_FP2Follow #DTenthusED to hear about future CPD sessionsIf are interested in running some online CPD with Liz in the future can contact her via Twitter or email: l.allton@finhampark2.co.ukIf you want more information about STEM enthuse partnerships to

Dec 8, 2020 • 28:24

TD&T056 How to write about D&T

Have something to write about D&T but don't know where to start? Listen to this episode for ideasEpisode transcriptMentioned in this episodeHow did the expert panel conclude that D&T should be moved to a basic curriculum? (chapter in Design Epistemology and Curriculum PlanningReview of Pedagogy for Technology Education in Secondary SchoolsRelated Talking D&T episodesTD&T049 Getting started with writing about D&TTD&T52 What & why we need to write about D&TPlease offer your feedback about the show

Dec 1, 2020 • 13:01

TD&T055 Talking teachers and curriculum with Sarah Davies

Sarah Davies shares insights from her research about why changing the D&T curriculum is a challenge.Episode transcriptMentioned in this episodeWhat’s Wrong With DT?  by John MillerKitronik website (Kitronik on Twitter)Find more about Sarah Davies:Twitter - @sdsdaviesBlog - https://sdsdavies.com/ TES Resources for teaching Electronic Textiles Electronic Textiles Research Paper Please offer your feedback about the show or ideas for future episodes and topics by connecting with me on Twitter@hardy_

Nov 24, 2020 • 30:47

TD&T054 Twitching about science and maths

What makes you twitch when you hear others talking about D&T?Episode transcriptPlease offer your feedback about the show or ideas for future episodes and topics by connecting with me on Twitter@hardy_alison or by emailing me.Support the showIf you like the podcast, you can always buy me a coffee to say 'thanks!'Please offer your feedback about the show or ideas for future episodes and topics by connecting with me on Twitter @hardy_alison or by emailing me.If you want to ask a question or leave m

Nov 17, 2020 • 10:12

TD&T053 Talking gender and D&T with Ulrika Sultan

Ulrika Sultan and I share our thoughts about issues of gender in D&T. Episode transcriptMentioned in this episode:Celia Axell https://liu.se/en/employee/cecax27PATT conference porceedings https://www.iteea.org/39488.aspxOECD report Givord, P. (2020), "Do boys and girls have similar attitudes towards competition and failure?", PISA in Focus, No. 105, OECD Publishing, Paris, https://doi.org/10.1787/a8898906-en.Where you can find Ulrika:Twitter @teknikpedagogLinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/ulrika-sult

Nov 10, 2020 • 39:41

TD&T052 What & why we need to write about D&T

In this episode I share some of my thoughts about why we need more teachers to write about their practice in D&T.Episode transcriptPlease offer your feedback about the show or ideas for future episodes and topics by connecting with me on Twitter@hardy_alison or by emailing me. Support the showIf you like the podcast, you can always buy me a coffee to say 'thanks!'Please offer your feedback about the show or ideas for future episodes and topics by connecting with me on Twitter @hardy_alison or by

Nov 3, 2020 • 11:16

TD&T051 Conversations about D&T

I'm piloting some events called 'Let's talk about D&T', where you can join me to talk about an aspect of D&T education. TranscriptVideo links:02 November: Teaching D&T by Alison Hardy09 November: Planning Lessons in D&T by Sarah Davies16 November: Key Pedagogies in D&T by Matt McLain23 November: Planning for Progression in D&T by Alison HardyWebinar on Tuesday 1st December 2020 @ 19.30 (GMT)The event is aimed at beginning teachers (student teachers and NQTs) and you can register for one of the l

Oct 27, 2020 • 14:04

TD&T050 Talking future visions of D&T with Dave Parry

This week I 'm chatting with Dave Parry from CLEAPSS about our future visions of D&T. Episode transcriptHow to contact/find Dave Parry: Email: dt@cleapss.org.uk or dave.parry@cleapss.org.ukTwitter: @CLEAPSS_DTWebsite: http://dt.cleapss.org.uk/Futureminds: http://dt.cleapss.org.uk/Resources/FutureMinds/CLEAPSS podcasts: http://cleapss.podbean.com/Please offer your feedback about the show or ideas for future episodes and topics by connecting with me on Twitter@hardy_alison or by emailing me.If you

Oct 19, 2020 • 36:54

TD&T049 Getting started with writing about D&T

If you want to write about D&T but don't know where to start, this week I give you some advice about getting writing.Mentioned in this episode:Advice from Dave Parry at CLEAPSComments from Willy Adams at D&TA:Articles are typically 900 or 1400 words over two or three pages, with plenty of good quality images to inform and support the text. We like to feature department profiles, showing readers what is taking place in different schools across the country; as well as case studies of projects that

Oct 12, 2020 • 14:27

TD&T048 Talking about Sam's unprecedented NQT year

I love catching up with PGCE alumni, hearing how they are getting on. This week I talk with Sam, who's training year and first year of teaching, were disrupted by a global pandemic. Listen to her frank conversation about how its all gone.Episode transcriptPlease offer your feedback about the show or ideas for future episodes and topics by connecting with me on Twitter@hardy_alison or by emailing me.If you listen to the podcast on iTunes, please take a moment to rate and/or review the show.Suppor

Oct 5, 2020 • 28:12

TD&T047 What are you reading about D&T?

I've been posting about my new book Learning to Teach Design and Technology (have I mentioned it before?), which got me thinking about the types of books I read that relate to D&T education. In this episode I talk about 3 categories of books for D&T teachers: design and technology, design, and education.What are you reading?Episode transcriptPlease offer your feedback about the show or ideas for future episodes and topics by connecting with me on Twitter@hardy_alison or by emailing me.If you lis

Sep 28, 2020 • 9:29

TD&T046 Talking D&T with Diana Choulerton

Diana Choulerton, former Ofsted lead for D&T, is my guest this week. We cover a lot of topics, from creativity to making, curriculum to learning and everything in between. David LaytonCaroline Criado-PerezKen Robinson - The Element: How Finding Your Passion Changes Everything (we recorded this episode before Sir Ken Robinson's death last month) You can find Diana onLinkedInHer websiteTranscript.docPlease offer your feedback about the show or ideas for future episodes and topics by connecting wit

Sep 21, 2020 • 37:19

TD&T045 Why D&T teachers will benefit from doing a masters (IMO)

I know, it’s the start of term, and things are busy, but I wanted to share with you some thoughts about why doing a Masters could be good for you.Mentioned in this episode:MA Education: Dare to think differentlyTranscript.docPlease offer your feedback about the show or ideas for future episodes and topics by connecting with me on Twitter @hardy_alison or by emailing me.If you listen to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, please take a moment to rate and/or review the show.Support the showIf you like

Sep 14, 2020 • 13:02

TD&T044 Talking signature pedagogies with Matt McLain

Listen to Matt McLain talk about his research and thinking about D&T pedagogy. Mentioned in this episode:Signature pedagogiesYou can find Matt on:THOUGHTS FROM A DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATORTwitterLiverpool John Moore's websiteReserachgateLinkedInTranscript.docPlease offer your feedback about the show or ideas for future episodes and topics by connecting with me on Twitter @hardy_alison or by emailing me.If you listen to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, please take a moment to rate and/or review

Sep 7, 2020 • 29:27

TD&T043 Join our research project

Are you a D&T teacher in a secondary school in England? Come and join our research project about the value of D&TMentioned in this episode:Sign up for your school to take part in our pilot studyDo you agree with these statements about the value of D&T?Sign up to take part in my D&T researchChapter 2 in Mentoring Design and Technology Teachers in the Secondary School A Practical GuideTranscript.docPlease offer your feedback about the show or ideas for future episodes and topics by connecting with

Aug 31, 2020 • 11:17

TD&T042 Taking a break over the summer

Time for a summer break - but I'm talking about D&T!Mentioned in this episode:Podcasts with Eddie Norman:TD&T12 How did we get here?TD&T13: Talking design and/or technology 2.0 with David SpendloveTD&T15: Do designers actually know anything?TD&T18: How can design not be considered as central to engaging with the future?TD&T22 What designers know and how they know itEach month I send out a digest with an update on my D&T projects and research. Sign up to receive a copy.Transcript.docPlease offer

Aug 10, 2020 • 4:36

TD&T041 Does substantive and disciplinary knowledge work for D&T?

Defining or categorising D&T knowledge makes my brain hurt. This week Liam Anderson and I take about whether Christine Counsell's categories of substantive and  disciplinary knowledge work for D&T. Mentioned in this episode:Let's talk about knowledge in D&T - event on 12th AugustChristine Counsell’s definitions of substantive and disciplinary knowledge:'Substantive knowledge is the content that teachers teach as established fact – whether common convention, concept or warranted account of realit

Aug 3, 2020 • 43:09

TD&T040 Who are you in D&T?

Drawing on my research about the value of D&T, I share some reasons why we think how we do about D&T and what this might mean for our relationships with people who don't agree with us.Mentioned in this episode:Register to find out more about 'Your values and Your D&T Teaching' programme coming in September 2020.Transcript.docPlease offer your feedback about the show or ideas for future episodes and topics by connecting with me on Twitter @hardy_alison or by emailing me.If you listen to the podca

Jul 28, 2020 • 10:09

TD&T039 Learning outcomes and concepts in D&T

This week I discuss  a question I often  ask student teachers: what's the point of this lesson?Let's talk about D&T eventsTranscript.docPlease offer your feedback about the show or ideas for future episodes and topics by connecting with me on Twitter @hardy_alison or by emailing me.If you listen to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, please take a moment to rate and/or review the show.Support the showIf you like the podcast, you can always buy me a coffee to say 'thanks!'Please offer your feedback ab

Jul 20, 2020 • 11:07

TD&T038 What's in and what's out of D&T?

In this episode I mention Professor Carrie Paechter's research about D&T at the start of the National Curriculum in England and Wales.Follow the links below to read the abstracts for Carrie's papers. You will need to request access to the full versions using the link on the webpages (this is clear when you follow the links). Carrie is happy for you to contact her for the papers.Subcultural Retreat: negotiating the design and technology curriculumWhat Happens when a School Subject Undergoes a Sud

Jul 14, 2020 • 14:47

TD&T37 D&T Curriculum Planning using Technacy with Kurt Seemann (part 4)

This is the final of four episodes with Kurt Seeman as the guest this week talking about technacy and technological knowledge. Further reading about technacyFoundation Papers:2003: Basic Principles in Holistic Technology Education1995: Technacy: towards a holistic understanding of technology teaching and learning among aboriginal AustraliansRecent Papers by PhD teachers:2020: Developing Computational Thinking in Children (Years 3 to 12) Through Programming using the Technacy TheoryAuthors: Jayan

Jul 8, 2020 • 16:38

TD&T36 The rules of technacy for D&T - Kurt Seemann (part 3)

This is the third of four episodes with Kurt Seeman as the guest this week talking about technacy and technological knowledge. Further reading about technacyFoundation Papers:2003: Basic Principles in Holistic Technology Education1995: Technacy: towards a holistic understanding of technology teaching and learning among aboriginal AustraliansRecent Papers by PhD teachers:2020: Developing Computational Thinking in Children (Years 3 to 12) Through Programming using the Technacy TheoryAuthors: Jayan

Jul 6, 2020 • 29:27

TD&T35 Space for you to write and talk about D&T

This week its an update on how you can talk with me and contribute to a book I am editing about D&T.Mentioned in this episode:Signing up to my newsletterNew edition of Learning to Teach D&TTalking/Thinking about Design and/or Technology 2.0Loughborough Design PressLet's Talk about D&T - Eventbrite page Transcript.docPlease offer your feedback about the show or ideas for future episodes and topics by connecting with me on Twitter @hardy_alison or by emailing me.If you listen to the podcast on App

Jun 29, 2020 • 11:43

TD&T34 Kurt Seemann on classifying and organising D&T knowledge (Part 2)

This is the second of four episodes with Kurt Seeman as the guest this week talking about technacy and technological knowledge. Further reading about technacyFoundation Papers:2003: Basic Principles in Holistic Technology Education1995: Technacy: towards a holistic understanding of technology teaching and learning among aboriginal AustraliansRecent Papers by PhD teachers:2020: Developing Computational Thinking in Children (Years 3 to 12) Through Programming using the Technacy TheoryAuthors: Jaya

Jun 24, 2020 • 18:37

TD&T33 Kurt Seemann's view of technological knowledge (Part 1)

This is the first of four episodes with Kurt Seeman as the guest this week talking about technacy and technological knowledge. Further readingFoundation Papers: 2003: Basic Principles in Holistic Technology Education1995: Technacy: towards a holistic understanding of technology teaching and learning among aboriginal AustraliansRecent Papers by PhD teachers:2020: Developing Computational Thinking in Children (Years 3 to 12) Through Programming using the Technacy TheoryAuthors: Jayanti S Nayak, Th

Jun 22, 2020 • 20:04

TD&DT32 Books to read about D&T education

This week I talk  about some recommended books for D&T teachers. These books are all about D&T education.In this episode I mention:Learning to Teach D&T in the Secondary SchoolDebates in D&TMentoring in D&TPedagogy for Technology Education in Secondary SchoolsPaul CarneyEpisode 30 Decolonizing the D&T CurriculumTranscript.docPlease offer your feedback about the show or ideas for future episodes and topics by connecting with me on Twitter @hardy_alison or by emailing me.If you listen to the podca

Jun 15, 2020 • 16:06

TD&T31 Are there different ways of knowing?

Eddie Norman is the guest this week, talking about ways of knowing in D&T. Sign up to the newsletterTranscript.docPlease offer your feedback about the show or ideas for future episodes and topics by connecting with me on Twitter @hardy_alison or by emailing me.If you listen to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, please take a moment to rate and/or review the show.Talking D&T is a podcast about design and technology education. Join Alison Hardy as she shares ideas, news and views about D&T and intervi

Jun 9, 2020 • 11:25

TD&T30 Decolonising the D&T curriculum

This week I challenge myself to think about how people of colour and race are represented, included and excluded from D&T. This is something I know I need to think about and need some help to explore.Transcript.docIn this episode I mention:Decolonising the curriculum - curating D&T curriculum resourcesDr Rebecca Harris's articlePlease offer your feedback about the show or ideas for future episodes and topics by connecting with me on Twitter @hardy_alison or by emailing me.If you listen to the po

Jun 3, 2020 • 12:17

TD&T29 What are the debates in D&T?

I'm writing the proposal for the 2nd edition of Debates in D&T Education and asking for your ideas to shape the book. Transcript.docIn this episode I mention:Debates in design and technology education (1st edition)Please offer your feedback about the show or ideas for future episodes and topics by connecting with me on Twitter @hardy_alison or by emailing me.If you listen to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, please take a moment to rate and/or review the show.Talking D&T is a podcast about design a

Jun 2, 2020 • 10:16

TD&T28 Eddie and Alison talking about D&T and epistemology

Listen to me and Eddie talk about design epistemology and knowledge in D&T. Its a challenging conversation but one that was long overdue. Transcript.docMentioned in this episodeCurriculum review Design Epistemology and Curriculum Planning (book)My chapter: How did the expert panel conclude that D&T should be moved to the basic curriculum? Please offer your feedback about the show or ideas for future episodes and topics by connecting with me on Twitter @hardy_alison or by emailing me. If you list

May 26, 2020 • 46:21

TD&T27 D&T's purpose - for today AND for the future

This week I share some of my observations during lockdown tat  which subjects are the most important?In this episode I mention:Contribute to our understanding of the value of D&T by completing the survey (closes end of May 2020).If you would like to be involved in my research, sign up via this form.Transcript.docPlease offer your feedback about the show or ideas for future episodes and topics by connecting with me on Twitter @hardy_alison or by emailing me.If you listen to the podcast on Apple P

May 19, 2020 • 9:59

TD&T26 How is D&T represented visually?

What images do you use to represent the value and purpose of D&T?Transcript.docIn this episode I mention:Learning to Teach D&T in the Secondary School - available for pre-orderBill NichollPlease offer your feedback about the show or ideas for future episodes and topics by connecting with me on Twitter @hardy_alison or by emailing me.If you listen to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, please take a moment to rate and/or review the show.Support the showIf you like the podcast, you can always buy me a

May 12, 2020 • 12:09

TD&T25 Talking about the power of making with Dr Mike Martin

This week I am talking about the power of making and philosophy of technology education with Dr Mike MartinTranscript.docShow notes:Dr Mike MartinSociety for the Philosophy of TechnologyPlease offer your feedback about the show or ideas for future episodes and topics by connecting with me on Twitter @hardy_alison or by emailing me.If you listen to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, please take a moment to rate and/or review the show.Support the showIf you like the podcast, you can always buy me a co

May 5, 2020 • 32:42

TD&T24 Understanding the value of D&T

Next stage of the research about the value of D&T - we need you to get involved!Transcript.docIn this episode I mention:Understanding the value of D&T surveySign up to take part in future D&T researchPlease offer your feedback about the show or ideas for future episodes and topics by connecting with me on Twitter @hardy_alison or by emailing me.If you listen to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, please take a moment to rate and/or review the show.Support the showIf you like the podcast, you can alwa

Apr 28, 2020 • 10:29

TD&T23 Where do I find D&T research?

Its not always easy to find current and relevant research about design and technology education. This week I introduce 4 D&T education journals.Transcript.docMentioned in this episode:Design and Technology Education: An International Journal (https://ojs.lboro.ac.uk/DATE/index)VAN DOOREN, Elise et al. Making the design process in design education explicit: two exploratory case studies. Design and Technology Education: an International Journal, [S.l.], v. 25, n. 1, p. 13-34, feb. 2020. ISSN 1360-

Apr 14, 2020 • 18:17

TD&T22 What designers know and how they know it

This is the third of four episodes from Eddie Norman. This week Eddie discusses what designers know and how they know it.Transcript.docMentioned in this episode:Expert panel reportDesign epistemology and Curriculum PlanningProfessor Eddie Norman on ResearchgateXenia Danos’ work on graphicacy.Danos, X. Curriculum Planning for the Development of Graphicacy. Design and Technology Education: An International Journal 18.2Please offer your feedback about the show or ideas for future episodes and topic

Apr 7, 2020 • 7:06

TD&T21 Talking with Liam Anderson

Talking D&T with Liam Anderson: curriculum changes, design challenges, and social mediaTranscript.docMentioned in this episode:V&A National Schools ChallengeV&A blog post about winners of this year's challengePlay All Day: Design for Children by Floyd SchulzeD&T Association ‘Design Thinking Scenario Generator’Clips appDesign skillsYou can find Liam and his department on Instagram and Twitter:InstagramTwitter Please offer your feedback about the show or ideas for future episodes and topics by con

Mar 30, 2020 • 28:27

TD&T20: Designing a survey to understand how people value D&T

Its another week of news - I have funding to develop my PhD work into something useful!Episode transcriptIn this episode I mention:Publications I have written about my researchFreedom to make mistakes audioSign up to:Receive my monthly digest with updates on my D&T research projectsTake part in my research Please offer your feedback about the show or ideas for future episodes and topics by connecting with me on Twitter @hardy_alison or by emailing me.If you listen to the podcast on Apple Podcast

Mar 24, 2020 • 10:25

TD&T19: Learning to teach D&T - book update

I am excited and relieved this week - I've submitted the manuscript for the 4th edition of Learning to Teach Design and Technology. Here's an update about what's new in the book.In this episode I mention:Chapter abstractsTranscript.docPlease offer your feedback about the show or ideas for future episodes and topics by connecting with me on Twitter @hardy_alison or by emailing me.If you listen to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, please take a moment to rate and/or review the show.Support the showIf

Mar 17, 2020 • 7:17

TD&T18: How can design not be considered as central to engaging with the future?

This episode is part of the series about design and technology and knowledge. Eddie Norman is this week's guest contributor and asks How can design not be considered as central to engaging with the future?Episode transcriptMentioned in this episode:Expert panel reportDesign epistemology and Curriculum PlanningProfessor David SpendloveProfessor Stephanie AtkinsonProfessor Eddie Norman on ResearchgateDesign and Technology Education: An International JournalDesign Models of Change: The Impact of De

Mar 10, 2020 • 14:31

TD&T17: 5 ideas about the value of D&T

This week I outline 5 big ideas about the value of D&T. Do your values of D&T match with any of these?Mentioned in this episode:Five themes:D&T meets our economic and domestic needsGeneric and transferrable skillsTechnological awarenessCreate and recognise good designPersonal development and enjoymentI talk in more detail about these values in chapter 2, Understanding yourself – beliefs, values and attitudes how your experiences influence your approaches to mentoring of the book Mentoring Design

Feb 25, 2020 • 9:54

TD&T16: Do we all agree on the purpose of D&T?

In this episode I explain why I am interested in the different values people have of D&T.Mentioned in this episode:Stephanie Atkinson’s paper 'Design and Technology in the United Kingdom'David Barlex’s John Eggleston Memorial Lecture 'Dear Minister, This is why design and technology is a very important subject in the school curriculum’My writing about the value of D&T and my research can be found on the ResearchGate websiteA brief overview of my research can be found in Chapter 2 of the book Men

Feb 18, 2020 • 10:40

TD&T15: Do designers actually know anything?

This is the first of four episodes from Eddie Norman about design and knowledge.Mentioned in this episode:The Art of the Engineer by Ken Baynes and Francis PughLoughborough Design SchoolDesignMethods: Seeds of human futures by J Christopher JonesThe continuum of design education for engineering by Professor Geoffrey HarrisoniD cards that were developed by Dr Mark Evans from Dr Eujin Pei’s PhD researchTranscript.docPlease offer your feedback about the show or ideas for future episodes and topics

Feb 11, 2020 • 9:25

TD&T14: Draft angles - fact or fiction?

Listen to me exploring what warranted forms of reality are in design and technology (or more simply - is it true to say that every vac form mould must have a draft angle?)In this episode I mention:Christine Counsell’s article ‘Taking curriculum seriously’Vacuum formingTranscript.docPlease offer your feedback about the show or ideas for future episodes and topics by connecting with me on Twitter @hardy_alison or by emailing me.If you listen to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, please take a moment t

Feb 4, 2020 • 9:15

TD&T13: Talking design and/or technology 2.0 with David Spendlove

This week I talk with Professor David Spendlove about why he thinks its time for design and/or technology 2.0. In this episode we mention:PhD design forumDon NormanKen FriedmanNigel CrossIDEAS‘We feel therefore we learn’: David’s keynote  The locating of emotion within a creative, learning and product orientated design and technology experience: person, process, product Spendlove, D. Int J Technol Des Educ (2008) 18: 45. Find out more about David on these sites:TwitterDavid’s blogDavid’s Uni of

Jan 21, 2020 • 39:05

TD&T12 How did we get here?

The theme of this week's episode is how did we get here? The 'we' is design and technology and I focus on how did D&T in England decline in status and student numbers. In this episode I mention:Eddie NormanCurriculum reviewDesign Epistemology and Curriculum PlanningMy chapter: How did the expert panel conclude that D&T should be moved to the basic curriculum?Stephanie Atkinson’s chapter: ‘So what went wrong and why?’. Kurt SeemannChristine Counsell's Impact article: Taking Curriculum SeriouslyTr

Jan 14, 2020 • 13:40

TD&T11: Diving into the curriculum and D&T capability

I have pondered a while and here are my thoughts about Amanda Spielman's speech on Wednesday 10th July 2019 at the V&A museum in London. Instead of focussing on her deep dive questions about curriculum, I talk about design and technology capability and how it can be used in curriculum planning in D&T.Transcript.docMentioned in the episode:Amanda Spielman's speechPlease offer your feedback about the show or ideas for future episodes and topics by connecting with me on Twitter @hardy_alison or by

Jan 7, 2020 • 17:24

TD&T10: The intrinsic value of D&T

How D&T gives young people a sense of fulfilment, joy and purposeThe prompt for this episode came from reading a news item on the Sky website 'V&A director Tristram Hunt: Creative deficit is an education emergency that's undermining society' (thanks to Cal for posting this on the Facebook group 'Textiles Surgery').In this episode I mention:Mentoring design and technology teachers in the secondary school edited by Suzanne Lawson and Susan Wood-GriffithsFree resources for my chapter in this book a

Dec 17, 2019 • 11:54

TD&T9: Catching up with Polly

Catching up with Polly Alden, NTU alumni from the PGCE D&T course In this episode we mention:Subject Knowledge Enhancement (SKE) in Design and Technology at Nottingham Trent UniversityAlden, P. 2016. Can tinkering benefit pupils’ learning? The SteP Journal Vol 3(2)E-Textiles Tshirt Project ResourcesTranscript.docPlease offer your feedback about the show or ideas for future episodes and topics by connecting with me on Twitter @hardy_alison or by emailing me.If you listen to the podcast on Apple P

Dec 10, 2019 • 28:54

TD&T8: Editor's dilemmas

An editor's dilemmas when designing a book about design and technologyIn this episode I mention:Archived podcasts episodes with book contributorsLearning to Teach Design and Technology in the Secondary SchoolSteve Keirl, Reader in Design Education at Goldsmiths, University of LondonDr Mike MartinProfessor Stephanie AtkinsonTranscript.docPlease offer your feedback about the podcast or ideas for future episodes and topics by connecting with me on Twitter or by emailing me.Support the showIf you li

Dec 3, 2019 • 12:40

TD&T7: D&T icons

D&T icon: someone who has affected or caused a change in the field of D&TIn this episode I mention:50 Things that made the modern economy: Interchangeable partsDavid Barlex and Torbeen Steeg’s Disruptive Technologies Project Henry Maudslay#DTchat on TwitterTranscript.docPlease offer your feedback about the show or ideas for future episodes and topics by connecting with me on Twitter @hardy_alison or by emailing me.If you listen to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, please take a moment to rate and/o

Nov 26, 2019 • 9:10

TD&T6: Talking D&T, STEM and research with Gemma Taylor

Talking with Gemma Taylor about STEM, projects, data and valuesMentioned in this episodeSTEM CentreThe Smallpeice TrustWomen into Science and EngineeringEnthuse PartnershipD&T CPD at the STEM CentreD&T Resources onlineThe ENTHUSE Celebration AwardsEngineering Habits of MindEpisode transcriptYou can find Gemma on Twitter at @GTaylorSTEMPlease offer your feedback about the show or ideas for future episodes and topics by connecting with me on Twitter@hardy_alison or by emailing me.If you listen to

Sep 23, 2019 • 35:45

TD&T5: My thoughts about Amanda Spielman's speech

My thoughts about Amanda Spielman's speech on Wednesday 10th July 2019. This is part one, part two will follow after I've pondered a while longer!Transcript (pdf)Mentioned in the episode:Amanda Spielman's speechInnovate project at the V&AMeeting Technological Challenges (Ofsted 2011)Support the showIf you like the podcast, you can always buy me a coffee to say 'thanks!'Please offer your feedback about the show or ideas for future episodes and topics by connecting with me on Twitter @hardy_alison

Aug 6, 2019 • 12:03

TD&T4: Talking art, drawing and design and technology with Paul Carney

Talking art, drawing and design and technology with Paul CarneyIn this episode we mention:David Bramston: Ideas SearchingPaul’s websiteDrawing for Science, Invention & Discovery: Even if you can’t drawThe Idiot brain by Dean BurnettYou can find Paul:On Twitter: @PaulCarneyArtsVia his blog Paulcarneyarts.wordpress.comEpisode transcriptPlease offer your feedback about the show or ideas for future episodes and topics by connecting with me on Twitter @hardy_alison or by emailing me.If you listen to

Jul 29, 2019 • 40:36

TD&T3: Niekie Blom talking about technology education in South Africa

Niekie Blom talking about teacher education and technology teaching in South AfricaEpisode transcriptIn this episode we mention:Linkography - the methodology Nieke used in his PhDNiekie's page on ResearchGateNiekie's published papers on Researchgatehttps://www.researchgate.net/publication/329326592_Using_Linkography_to_investigate_students'_thinking_and_information_use_during_a_STEM_taskhttps://www.researchgate.net/publication/324597300_Naive_Designers'_Information_Use_during_the_Design_Process_

Jul 22, 2019 • 25:19

TD&T2: Rosie talking about her PGCE and first teaching job

Interview with Rosie as she finishes her PGCE and takes up her first teaching postIn this episode we mention:Subject Knowledge Enhancement at Nottingham Trent UniversityPGCE Secondary Education (Design and Technology)Episode transcriptPlease offer your feedback about the show or ideas for future episodes and topics by connecting with me on Twitter @hardy_alison or by emailing me.If you listen to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, please take a moment to rate and/or review the show.Support the showIf

Jul 13, 2019 • 10:56

TD&T1: Jennifer at the start of her teaching career

Interview with Jennifer who is at the very start of her D&T teaching career.In this episode we mention:Industrial Design and Technology at Loughborough UniversitySubject Knowledge Enhancement at Nottingham Trent UniversityEpisode transcriptPlease offer your feedback about the show or ideas for future episodes and topics by connecting with me on Twitter @hardy_alison or by emailing me.If you listen to the podcast on iTunes, please take a moment to rate and/or review the show.Support the showIf yo

Jul 8, 2019 • 13:21

Introducing the Talking D&T Podcast

In this episode I introduce Talking D&T and explain why I am doing it, who it is for and what it's about.Please offer your feedback about the podcast or ideas for future episodes and topics by connecting with me on Twitter or by emailing me.Transcript.docSupport the showIf you like the podcast, you can always buy me a coffee to say 'thanks!'Please offer your feedback about the show or ideas for future episodes and topics by connecting with me on Twitter @hardy_alison or by emailing me.If you wan

Jul 8, 2019 • 8:14