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A provocative new book
Fri, 1 February 2008

Nuffield Secondary Design & Technology

This book has been especially written for those at the beginning of their career as teachers of design & technology, although it is likely to be of interest and use to all those involved in teaching the subject, preparing teachers to teach, or providing professional development. Each of the authors is an acknowledged international expert with many years’ experience in a relevant field of study. Most of them have been schoolteachers at some stage in their careers. They were commissioned to distil their areas of expertise into readable pieces that were provocative, would stimulate reflection and lead those entering the profession to question current practice and engage in curriculum development. The result is a collection of writing that will serve as the basis for considerable professional development.

This book has been written to help bring the teaching and educational research communities for design & technology closer together. Each chapter has a list of books and articles for further reading as well as a list of references so that readers can develop their understanding of issues of particular interest or relevance. On each page there are questions to stimulate thought and discussion.. Each chapter has a brief biography of the author accompanied by his or her photograph. So if by some chance readers should meet them they will be able to introduce themselves, strike up a conversation and continue the debate.

The book is available on line from The D&T Book.Com