| Title: |
Transforming Practice in Design and Technology: Evidence from a Classroom-Based Research Study of Students' Responses to an Intervention on Inclusive Design |
| Language: |
English |
| Authors: |
Nicholl, B.; Flutter, J. A. E.; Hosking, I. M.; Clarkson, P. J. |
| Source: |
Curriculum Journal. 2013 24(1):86-102. |
| Availability: |
Routledge. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 325 Chestnut Street Suite 800, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Fax: 215-625-2940; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals |
| Peer Reviewed: |
Y |
| Page Count: |
17 |
| Publication Date: |
2013 |
| Document Type: |
Journal Articles; Reports - Research |
| Education Level: |
Secondary Education |
| Descriptors: |
Technology Education; Instructional Innovation; Design; Inclusion; Creative Thinking; Active Learning; Secondary School Students; Secondary School Teachers; Intervention; Learner Engagement; Interviews; Questionnaires; National Curriculum; Action Research; Classroom Research; Foreign Countries |
| Geographic Terms: |
United Kingdom (England) |
| DOI: |
10.1080/09585176.2012.744696 |
| ISSN: |
0958-5176 |
| Abstract: |
This article offers evidence from a classroom-based research study in English secondary schools which developed an innovative approach to teaching in Design and Technology based on inclusive design (also known as universal design). The research evidence highlights how creative, problem-solving approaches in Design and Technology can be used to provide authentic, engaging learning experiences for students. This study, entitled "Designing our Tomorrows", introduced secondary school teachers and students to the principles and practices of inclusive design through an intervention using specially designed resources. In this article, findings from the study's qualitative pre- and post-intervention interviews are presented to illustrate how this type of approach can stimulate students' creativity and understanding of design. (Contains 1 table and 3 notes.) |
| Abstractor: |
As Provided |
| Number of References: |
42 |
| Entry Date: |
2013 |
| Accession Number: |
EJ997410 |
| Database: |
ERIC |