Talking D&T is a podcast about design and technology education. Join me as I share ideas, news and views about D&T and interviews teachers and researchers from the D&T community. As well as sharing news, views, ideas and opinions about D&T, I use it to explore new ideas and thoughts related to D&T education and my research, which are embryonic and may change.
I enjoy talking to people about D&T, hearing their thoughts about the subject and what they are doing in their D&T lives.
Talking D&T is a podcast about design and technology education. Join me as I share ideas, news and views about D&T and interviews teachers and researchers from the D&T community. As well as sharing news, views, ideas and opinions about D&T, I use it to explore new ideas and thoughts related to D&T education and my research, which are embryonic and may change.
I enjoy talking to people about D&T, hearing their thoughts about the subject and what they are doing in their D&T lives.
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…
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…
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…
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…
Paul Carney is back to talk about his new(wish) book Drawing to Learn. Like last time, we laughed, chatted and discussed some serious stuff. Episode…
Dr Brendan Anglim joins me to talk about his doctoral study exploring D&T teachers’ perceptions of gender Episode transcript Mentioned in this episode Brendan’s thesis…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 classroom…
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.…
Max Pownall is a product design lecturer at Nottingham Trent University. Episode transcriptFind out more about Max and his work: Instagram (NTU Focussed) LinkedIn Uni…
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…
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…
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D&T education is constantly evolving. Let me help you stay right up to date.
Achieve more with books and curriculum development.
Receive insights and updates on my current D&T project.
Stay aware with links to newly published D&T education research.
Discover how you can get involved in my research.
The Talking D&T podcast has been excellent for my professional development, it is easy to listen to and incredibly informative. Through Alison’s conversations, she explores the multifaceted world of D&T and has helped me to question and challenge my own practice. I particularly enjoy her guest speakers, discussing the different aspects and opportunities within D&T. If you are someone who has a keen interest in the world of D&T, then I highly recommend listening to this Podcast.
Working with Alison has significantly enhanced my teaching practice and opened up a wealth of opportunities to develop my career. Alison challenges and questions my thinking, especially around teaching pedagogy and the purpose of design and technology, which has had a clear and positive impact on the pupils I teach, improving their attitude and approach towards the subject.
Alison provided our Trust-wide D&T subject community with the means to both navigate and engage with the wider Design and Technology education community. The session allowed D&T subject leaders and teachers to reflect on how engaging with their wider community and subject-specific scholarship could have value for their classroom practice. It was incredibly powerful that the session gave teachers the time and space to reflect on their department’s approach to D&T and the notion of D&T capability.
After listening to Alison’s thought-provoking discussions with her guests, it’s impossible to leave without a head full of ideas. The podcasts are fascinating, insightful and accessible. An invaluable part of the D&T teacher’s toolkit!
Alison provided a thought provoking and well balanced article for the CLEAPSS e-magazine, Futureminds, about what she felt were a number of options for where D&T might go in the next few years. She also gave me the opportunity to talk about CLEAPSS’ work on her podcast – a great conversation. I look forward to working with Alison again in the future.
Alison’s advice to our department helped us make positive changes to our D&T curriculum. She gave us an honest assessment of where our strengths were and how we could develop out planning and day-to-day practice, going that extra mile with follow up support after her visit.
