Attendance

Part-time

Variable

At a glance

About this course

We offer award-bearing/accredited continuing professional development and in-service training (INSET) in design and technology education.

We are a regional support centre for the Digital Design and Technology (DDT) initiative in Yorkshire and Humberside. DDT is a national initiative, funded through the Design and Technology Association with the aim of supporting the integration of new digital technologies into school-based design and technology and engineering curricula.

Exploring the convergence of emerging digital technologies, this programme of meetings and workshops is designed to support teachers in developing innovative, high quality strategies and approaches to teaching and learning in the area of digital design and technology.

Adopting aspects of the STEM philosophy with its emphasis on the integration of science, technology, engineering and mathematics, you focus on how CADCAM, electronics and communications technology (ECT) and other digital technologies can enable pupils to explore the STEM subjects through practical application.

We also offer you the opportunity to study for an in-service postgraduate qualification to masters level through our MA in Design and Technology Education.

Associated careers

The courses help your professional development by equipping you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and strengthening your professional profile. This can result in promotion within the teaching profession.

Course content

CPD/INSET activities

Our programme of CPD/INSET activities changes regularly in response to contemporary developments, your group study may include
• a forum where you explore innovative ideas and approaches in design and technology with opportunities for you to reflect on issues in your own schools
• practical workshops to develop your personal capability in the use of a range of digital technologies to support design and technology focused activity in schools – these incorporate aspects of CADCAM, ECT and e-textiles
• workshops designed to support you in developing innovative, high quality strategies and approaches to design and technology focused teaching and learning in schools

Postgraduate courses

Details courses for heads of department and prospective heads of department can be found in the MA Design and Technology Education prospectus entry.

Assessment

There is no formal assessment although certain courses are accredited and certificated.

Entry requirements

If English is not your first language you normally need an IELTS score of at least 6.5.

Fees

How to apply

Complete the application form available at www.shu.ac.uk/study/form

Contact details

For further information please contact the Faculty of Arts, Computing, Engineering and Sciences, Sheffield Hallam University, City Campus, Sheffield S1 1WB. Phone +44 (0)114 225 3409, fax +44 (0)114 225 6306 or e-mail aces-pgad@shu.ac.uk