Creativity in school design & technology in England: a discussion of influences
International Journal of Technology and Design Education, 17 (2):
149-162+ (May 2007)DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10798-006-0006-x
Abstract
This paper identifies five influences on design & technology education in England—the government agency, the curriculum developer, the teacher, the pupil and the researcher. Using developments in school design & technology education and examples from England the paper describes a range of activities involving one or more influences noting the implications each has for creativity in school design & technology education. In conclusion the paper summarises the impact of the influences and suggests an approach to support further productive collaboration.