Ratcliffe-College-Key-Stage-3-Handbook-2016-2017

are the same in every project. By splitting the project into these clearly defined
steps it becomes more structured and manageable. These steps allow clear focus
on a specific task before moving onto the next stage of the project.
In addition, to having weekly Resistant materials lessons, students will also have
one fortnightly textiles lesson where they will develop hand and machine sewing
skills.
Teaching approaches:
The Design and Technology workshop is an exciting and positive learning
environment. Your Technology lessons will be varied, sometimes including group
work, sometime requiring individual and personal responses. ICT forms an
important part of the course, especially during research and designing stages. In
all projects, specific design programmes will also be introduced and utilised to
help manufacture the product.
How you will be assessed:
Designing and manufacturing products is a very personal way of communicating
ideas. Assessment is always positive and encouraging. Your progress is monitored
continually throughout each project and comments will be written in your class
work books. The course is also punctuated by short tests to see how your
technical understanding has progressed.
How you will be grouped:
The Design and technology teaching groups are based on your normal year
teaching groups. You will have a lesson a week for exactly half of the academic
year; the other half of the year will be spent in Food Technology.
Specialist Equipment:
We provide all of the specialist equipment and materials that you will need for
the course. You will be expected to bring basic equipment such as pens, pencils
and rulers to each lesson.
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