Design Idea 设计稿 ▼

▲Finished Product 成品

Design Idea 设计稿 ▼

▲Finished Product 成品

Design Idea 设计稿 ▼

▲Finished Product 成品

Design & Technology (DT) is a British national course, mostly open to IGCSE and A Level students with an aim to cultivate students' product thinking, creativity and problem-solving skills.

DT is a fusion of engineering, materials, design, electronic engineering, market research and other disciplines. It has high requirements for academic level and practical ability, which brings challenge to both teachers and students.

At MIS, Design Technology is offered in Seniors (from Year 7-Year 13). DT is part of the curriculum for all students in Years 7-9 and then can be selected for IGCSE & A Level.

Under the guidance of teachers, students discover first the health and safety of using the tools and powerful equipment, after thorough investigation, they establish target user portraits, conduct product analysis, data collection, conceptual design, 3D modeling, product design, product production, evaluation, user experience step by step which implements students’ imagination from design to product.

DT，即Design & Technology，设计与技术课程。DT课程是英国国家课程，多开设于IGCSE和A Level阶段，旨在培养学生的产品思维、创造力和解决问题的能力。

由于此门课程为融合工程、材料、设计、电子、市场调研等多门学科，对学术水平和动手能力均有较高要求，因此开设此门课程，对老师和学生来说，都带来不小的挑战。

在深圳，曼校独树一帜，为整个中学阶段开设了DT课程。

DT的课堂始于对生活痛点的洞察，学生在老师的指导下，发现生活中面临的问题，并在充分的调研后确立目标用户画像、进行产品分析、数据收集、概念设计、3D建模、产品设计、生产产品、测评、用户体验等流程，一步步将学生对于一个产品的想象落实为现实。

In addition to the regular theoretical courses, MIS students also learn to use various materials in the DT workshop, such as wood, acrylic, cardboard, cement and 3D wire. They use various equipment to make products such as vacuum forming machines, laser cutting machines, acrylic bending machines and 3D printers. Students can learn simple electrical circuit knowledge, such as circuit design, electric iron, soldering, etc. 

DT does not only assist in the learning of using materials and tools, but also training the definition of engineering problems. In the process of materialising products students use the skills learned to solve practical problems and cultivate creativity.

除常规理论课外，曼校学生还可以在DT课堂上学习驾驭各种材料，如木头、亚克力、纸板、水泥、3D线材，使用各类工艺设备制作产品，如真空吸塑机、镭射激光切割机、亚克力弯折机、3D打印机，同时也会学习简单的电路知识，如电路设计、电络铁、锡焊等。

DT课堂不仅仅是训练使用材料和工具，更是训练对工程问题的定义，在物化产品的过程中，运用所学技能解决实际问题，培养创造力。

DT encourages student-centred learning by allowing students to handle a relatively independent project. From information collection to plan design, from 3D image visualisation to paper model testing, from virtual user communication to product optimization,  finally promoting the project implementation to final evaluation and analysis. In interlocking projects, students lead the project and teachers provide support. In this way, students can learn how to build their own knowledge system and thinking mode to make products that can truly solve problems and meet the needs of others.

DT at MIS is a future-oriented subject. It provides students with a safe and fault-tolerant environment, helps students build problem-solving thinking and action models and cultivates students' innovative creativity to deal with various life problems and quickly adapt to the complex and changeable environment in the future.

DT课堂以项目为主线，把主导权交给学生。老师将一个相对独立的项目交由学生独立处理，从信息收集到方案设计，从3D图像可视化到纸模测试，从虚拟用户沟通到产品优化，最终推动项目实施并给出最终评价和分析。在环环相扣的项目中，学生主导项目，老师提供支持，共同完成项目。这种方式使得学生可以学会如何建立自己的知识体系和思维模式，制作能够真正解决问题、满足他人和自己需求的产品。

曼校DT课程是一门面向未来的课程。它为学生们提供了一个安全、容错的环境，帮助学生搭建了问题解决的思维模式和行动模型，培养学生的创新创造力，以便应对各种生活中的问题，快速适应未来复杂多变的环境。

Design & Technology is part of the British National Curriculum. All students must take this subject in KS3. It is an optional subject for KS4 & KS5. It is important for students to be offered the ability to design and make products with their hands. This type of work forces students to utilise a different part of their brains, which is important for learning and growth. Additionally, many students excel in this subject when they might not do so well in the core subjects. It is important for students to be offered the opportunity to find their hidden talents.

DT课程是英国国家课程的一部分，所有学生都必须在KS3阶段修读该科目。对于KS4和KS5阶段，DT则是一门可选科目。DT课程受的核心是要使学生能够用亲自动手实践，设计和制造产品。这种工作会帮助学生动用大脑的不同功能区，锻炼多类能力，这对于学习和成长至关重要。此外，也有一些学生在核心科目上表现平平，却在DT课上表现出色。所以这也是为学生提供找到隐藏天赋的机会。

I notice a big change from students as they progress through KS3. When they enter the workshop in Year 7, they are quite timid because they might not have ever used tools before. When they progress through KS3 and leave Year 9, they have a lot more confidence and can make better decisions when faced with problems. In KS4, students’ progress to solving real problems with design. Last year, many students looked for problems around the school and then designed a product to solve those problems. This shows a lot of growth in these students because they realise the power of design as a tool for change.

当学生通过KS3阶段后，我注意到他们的变化很大。当他们在7年级进入讲习班时，他们非常胆小，因为他们以前可能从未使用过工具。当他们通过KS3阶段离开9年级时，他们会更有信心，并且在遇到问题时可以做出更好的决策。在KS4阶段中，学生可以逐步解决设计中的实际问题。去年，许多学生在学校里寻找问题，然后设计了解决这些问题的产品。这表明这些学生的成长很大，因为他们意识到设计作为变革工具的力量。

Design & Technology is not a gender specific subject, and it should not be labelled as a 'boys' subject. Both genders display similar abilities in lessons. The world needs more engineers, designers, and architects to solve the problems caused by previous generations and it does not matter their gender.

DT课并不是限定性别的学科，不应将其标记为“男孩”学科。男孩子和女孩子可以在课堂中表现出相似的能力。世界需要更多的工程师，这与他们的性别无关。

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