Engineering Council Resources
Following the introduction of technology to the National Curriculum for students aged 5-16 in 1988, a number of problems with its implementation were identified. The Engineering Council commissioned research into these perceived problems and reports were produced which included recommendations for improvements and future development.…
Science with Technology
The Science with Technology project was a joint initiative of the Association for Science Education (ASE) and the Design and Technology Association (DATA). It was set up to develop curriculum links between science and technology for students aged 14-19 years. The project provided resource materials for students and support for teachers…
Technology Enhancement Programme (TEP)
The Technology Enhancement Programme (TEP) is an established and prestigious programme aimed at supporting and improving the teaching and learning of technology in schools and colleges.The Programme offers practical down-to-earth support for teaching technology in all parts of the UK. For further information regarding TEP, including…
National Curriculum
The Education Reform Act of 1988 established, amongst other things, the idea of a National Curriculum (NC) for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The National Curriculum set out to “promote the spiritual, moral, cultural, mental and physical development of pupils at the school and of society”; and “prepare such…