The Future of Design Education

A future-proofed design education curriculum

We’re excited to announce plans to drive forward a new, future-focused design and technology (D&T) curriculum that inspires children and young people to become the creative problem solvers of the future.

Together with leading organisations and educators, we have started to outline our collective vision for a new design education curriculum that all students will be able to identify with. Our aim is to strengthen the subject’s position in schools, equip learners of today with the skills to solve tomorrow’s real-world problems and support the career aspirations of all learners.

 

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Graphic showing curriculum overview: materials, prototyping, sustainability, design purpose

The proposal

The new design education curriculum would support a natural transition from its current focus to a more sustainable approach in which learners are challenged to design solutions for citizens that address key global issues.

Supporting both the United Nations 2030 Sustainable Development goals and the Department for Education's vision for the UK to be “the world-leading education sector in sustainability and climate change by 2030.”, the proposed plans lay the foundations for a 5-19 curriculum that has at its heart themes such as sustainability, design thinking, systems thinking, collaboration creativity and innovation.

Graphic of donut chart showing sustainable development goals: economy, society, climate acgtion, biosphere

Watch our short videos to find out more about our vision for a #newdesigncurriculum and what it could mean for you.

The Future of Design Education for Teachers

The Future of Design Education for Senior Leaders

A new D&T curriculum is needed - it is time for the subject to evolve. Many students see the limitations of D&T in its current form and switch to Art, Craft and Design. This new design education curriculum proposed by Pearson would give students more opportunity to explore and design things with autonomy.  In a world where digital software and solutions are key to future life and learners are acutely aware of the real problems facing the world, it is vital that the subject takes the necessary steps forward.

Chloe Haggerty, Head of Digital and Creative Arts at Cognita Schools Group

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Over the next few months, we will be collaborating with educators, learners, organisations, industry leaders and policymakers to build a new future-focused design curriculum. If you would like to stay up to date or be involved in any upcoming events, register your interest below.

 

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