All Saints RC School, Sheffield
Contact : Paul Sharpe
This case study looks at how ECT activities have developed within the D&T department. The case study illustrates a fairly traditional approach to ECT activities but highlights the progression built into the teaching schemes. A detailed breakdown of the KS4 course structure is available. |
Carmel RC Technology College
Contact: Adrian Hetherington
This case study looks how electronics has been developed within the department , and includes a section on 'Girls and Electronic Products'. |
Cheslyn Hay High School
Contact: Simon Maxfield
This case study looks at Key Stage 3 Systems and Control in a school who place a strong emphasis on using PICs. Pupils have the opportunity to use high quality PCBs which enables them to improve and enhance what they are able to achieve. |
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Hope Valley College, Derbyshire
Contact: Jim Smith
This case study looks at a scheme of work at KS3 and KS4 that lays a strong emphasis on integrating electronics with other aspects of D&T. |
King Ecgbert School, Sheffield
Contact: Stephen Akers
This case study looks at how systems and control is approached at the school. The case study includes information about how the school has successfully encouraged girls to opt for systems and control at GCSE, and a range of projects and activities at KS3 and 4. |
Kingston School, Barnsley
Contact: Karen Franklin
This case study illustrates a school that has been able to produce good GCSE results for Electronics Products courses without the advantage of much electronics work at KS3. Detailed planning sheets used in the department are available. |
Kislingbury C of E Primary School
Contact: Robyn Mason-Holt
This case study looks at the introduction of electronics in Design and Technology in a primary school. It shows Y6 pupils building and programming Cyberpets and designing and making JitterPots. |
Lancaster Girls Grammar School, Lancaster
Contact : John Cooke
This case study focuses on John's use of PIC technology to develop pupil projects in GCSE Systems and Control. John has been running this course successfully for the past three years and the case study relates how this course has evolved. |
Ounsdale High School, Staffordshire
Contact: Mel Adams
This case study looks at ongoing work in KS3 and KS4. It shows how the structure of the courses has changed to place more of an emphasis on the electronics within systems and control at KS4, and at KS3 to better reflect the newer materials that are available. |
Our Lady and St John RC School, Blackburn, Lancashire
Contact : Steve Flemming
This case study looks at how ECT activities have developed within the D&T department. The case study illustrates a fairly traditional approach to ECT activities but highlights the use of ICT in the activities. Planning sheets used in the department are available. |
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Radclyffe School, Oldham
Contact: David Taylor
This case study looks at the considerable improvements in accommodation and facilities within the Design and Technology department since the school has attained technology college status. |
St Leonard's RC School, Durham
Contact : Ian Stonehouse
This case study looks at how ECT activities have developed within the D&T department as a result of new staff joining the department The case study illustrates how members of the department teach in all material areas. Detailed planning sheets used in the department are available. |
St Mary's Catholic High School, Derbyshire
Contact: Summa Walker
This case study looks at how the school approach design and technology and in particular electronics. It highlights two issues; staffing of design and technology to get away from gender stereotyping and how the school have developed their own PIC-based Unit of Work for Y9 which places a major emphasis on electronics design. |
St Peter's CE High School, Stoke-on-Trent
Contact: Paul Swann
This case study illustrates how pupils' interest in electronics is developed in KS3 where there is an emphasis on the multi-media use of electronics within other material areas. It also looks at ongoing work at KS4. |
Sinfin Community School, Sinfin, Derby
Contact: Paul Smithson
This case study will outline the planning that took place prior to introducing GCSE Systems and Control in September 2001 and the subsequent events during the first year of implementation. |
The Queen Katherine School, Kendal
Contact: Mal Weightman
This case study highlights two distinctive aspects of design and technology within the school. Firstly they make a huge effort to involve pupils in external events and competitions, and secondly they make extensive use of large-scale CAD/CAM. |
Ysgold Clywedog School, Wrexham
Contact: Polly Booker
This case study looks at how the teacher has developed a scheme of work which offers an up to date, engaging program of study within a tight budget. |
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Accommodation
This is a series of case studies which look at the facilities available to undertake electronics and communication technology activities within a number of schools. |
