posted on 2008-04-23, 11:53authored byDavid Barlex
Despite international support for cross-curricular activity
involving design and technology, science and mathematics
classroom practice in secondary schools has been unable to
respond positively or effectively. This paper explores the ideas
of purpose and utility as drivers to enable collaboration
between teachers from these subjects and suggests ways in
which this collaboration might take place.
History
School
Design
Research Unit
D&T Association Conference Series
Citation
BARLEX, David, 2007. Capitalising on the utility embedded in design and technology activity : an exploration of cross-curricula links. IN: Norman, E.W.L. and Spendlove, D. (eds.). The Design and Technology Association International Research Conference 2007, University of Wolverhampton, Telford Campus, 4,5,6 July. Wellesbourne : The Design and Technology Association, pp. 5-10