What is the role of a design and technology teacher within a practical lesson? In my lessons what are pupils progressing in? What am I doing to help them?

Abstract

This study looks to discover what role a teacher plays in D&T practical lessons. This question originates from a noted ambiguity on this following an observed lesson. When questioned, I was unable to articulate what my role was, or should be in promoting the progress of my pupils. After evaluating all accessible relevant lesson plans completed over the past seven months, skill development is highlighted as being the most dominant aspect of my focus. After a discussion of how this narrow focus impacts my role and the experience of my pupils, implications are presented.