Last Update:
23rd November 1996

Curriculum Philosophy

Introduction

A Short History of Technology in UK Schools

What is Technology Education?

The Rationale for Technology in Schools

A Specification for a Technology Curriculum

The Aims and Objectives of a Technology Curriculum
Curriculum Philosophy

What is Design Education?

Links

British Columbia Ministry of Education, Canada
Linear Model of Design
Troubleshooting and Social Impact Model of Design
Cyclical Model of Design
Interactive Model of Design

Ed Dean, US:
A Definition of Design

Massachusetts Institute of Technology, US:
A Comprehensive Run-Through of the Complete Design Process

Michael Scott, Canada:
A Definition of Design

Thayer School of Engineering, US:
The Problem Solving Cycle

UK Technology Education Centre
What is Design?

University of Virginia, US:
A Description of the Engineering Design Process

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