At Ackworth Howard J&I School, we believe that design and technology (DT) should develop: the mind (creativity, imagination, resourcefulness, innovation and enterprise); body (consideration of others, risk taking); and spirit (understanding of the impact on the wider world and the contribution to culture, wealth and well-being of the nation) of each child.
Mind
DT at our school is an inspiring, rigorous and practical subject that encourages children to learn to think and intervene creatively to solve problems, both as individuals and as members of a team. We encourage children to use their creativity and imagination, to design and make products that solve real and relevant problems within a variety of contexts. We also aim to make links to designs and designers throughout history, providing opportunities for children to critically reflect upon and evaluate their designs. Wherever possible, we link work to other disciplines such as mathematics, science, engineering, computing and art. This gives the learning purpose and relevance to the children.
Body
Children learn to take risks in a safe environment, becoming resourceful, innovative, enterprising and capable citizens considering their own and others’ needs, wants and values. The unique talents of every child are embraced.
Spirit
Through the evaluation of past and present deign and technology, children develop a critical understanding of its impact on daily life and the wider world and the impact it has on the contribution to the creativity, culture, wealth and well-being of the nation.
Christian Distinctiveness
Design and Technology can easily be recognised and developed within a Christian ethos. The Bible speaks of God the Creator and as we were made in his image, each human being shares creative qualities and talents to some degree or another. In Design Technology we can encourage pupils to both think and construct creatively for both themselves and a wider audience.