ERIC Number: EJ997410
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2013
Pages: 17
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ISSN: ISSN-0958-5176
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Transforming Practice in Design and Technology: Evidence from a Classroom-Based Research Study of Students' Responses to an Intervention on Inclusive Design
Nicholl, B.; Flutter, J. A. E.; Hosking, I. M.; Clarkson, P. J.
Curriculum Journal, v24 n1 p86-102 2013
This article offers evidence from a classroom-based research study in English secondary schools which developed an innovative approach to teaching in Design and Technology based on inclusive design (also known as universal design). The research evidence highlights how creative, problem-solving approaches in Design and Technology can be used to provide authentic, engaging learning experiences for students. This study, entitled "Designing our Tomorrows", introduced secondary school teachers and students to the principles and practices of inclusive design through an intervention using specially designed resources. In this article, findings from the study's qualitative pre- and post-intervention interviews are presented to illustrate how this type of approach can stimulate students' creativity and understanding of design. (Contains 1 table and 3 notes.)
Descriptors: Technology Education, Instructional Innovation, Design, Inclusion, Creative Thinking, Active Learning, Secondary School Students, Secondary School Teachers, Intervention, Learner Engagement, Interviews, Questionnaires, National Curriculum, Action Research, Classroom Research, Foreign Countries
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: United Kingdom (England)
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