Joining up the DOTs

Authentic teaching and learning in Design and Technology education

Journal article (2013)

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Bill Nicholl University of Cambridge

Julia Flutter University of Cambridge

Ian Hosking University of Cambridge

P.J. Clarkson University of Cambridge

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Creativity Inclusive design Universal design Authentic learning Designing Our Tomorrow (DOT) Student voice

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2013-12

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English

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Abstract

This paper reports on an innovative approach for teaching creativity in Design and Technology education based on the notions of authentic learning. Working with secondary schools in England and Ireland, the research team has been developing an intervention known as 'Designing Our Tomorrow' (DOT) which introduced students to the important principles of Inclusive Design (also known as Universal Design). Through interview and survey data, the team gained insights into students' responses to the DOT intervention and they found that students' creativity and empathy were enhanced following their engagement with the intervention materials.