Why Design & Technology Is Important
Design and Technology (D&T) holds a unique position as the singular practical, hands-on, technical subject in Cyprus's national curriculum. Preserving this role is crucial, as D&T serves as a gateway to impart essential knowledge and skills in creative design, innovation, and engineering to young individuals. Unlike vocational subjects, D&T is an academic discipline with its own foundational body of knowledge, principles, and concepts not covered elsewhere in the curriculum.
Design and Technology in primary schools develops children's skills and knowledge in design, structures, mechanisms, movement control, mathematics and a range of materials. It encourages children's creativity and encourages them to think about important issues.
Secondary design and technology builds on the skills and knowledge children have already learnt at primary school. It leverages increasingly sophisticated resources, including dedicated teaching environments, manufacturing equipment and specialist teaching.
Key concepts
Students use their creativity and imagination to design and make products out of wood that solve problems in a range of contexts. They draw on the discipline of other subjects such as: mathematics, science, engineering, and art. Students learn how to take risks, become resourceful, innovative and capable citizens. They evaluate notable designs which inspire them to create their own ideas and designs.
Assessment
Through the explicit teaching of the Design skills, the pupils assess their learning continuously throughout the lesson. At the end of the unit, pupils use their Masterpiece to reflect on their knowledge and understanding. The Wood Wizards Instructors care about the depth of the students learning and the progress they have made over time.
About
At our Design and Technology (D&T) classes, we pride ourselves on an educational approach rooted in core values. Our commitment goes beyond teaching technical skills; it's about instilling values like creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving. We believe in fostering a learning environment where each student's unique potential is recognized and nurtured. With a focus on hands-on experiences, our D&T classes not only impart practical knowledge but also encourage critical thinking and innovation. It's more than just a subject; it's a journey of growth, guided by a set of values that shape the foundation of our educational approach.
Why wood wizards?
Experienced in different trades.
With our combined resources we have over 60 years experience.
Wood Wizards is the exclusive provider of D&T courses with a focus on woodworking.
Many years experience teaching pupils wood working.
Courses
1 group (max 25 student)
Price on request
- Total max 25 students
- 1 hour per week for 8 weeks
- Project evaluation
- All Material
- Organization and preparation of project pieces
- 1-2 instructors from Wood Wizards
- Special child sized tools
- Receive Tool Handling License
2 groups with max 25 student per group
Price on request
- Total max 50 students
- 1 hour per week for 8 weeks
- Project evaluation
- All Material
- Organization and preparation of project pieces
- 1-2 instructors from Wood Wizards
- Special child sized tools
- Receive Tool Handling License
What parents of our Wizards say about us
These guys are the best! They are definitely what their name suggests!
It’s amazing how many different techniques you’ve introduced to them in only one year!
Unbelievable how confident my son is with all the tools you introduced during only one hour lesson per week!
My sons math results changed since you introduced measuring and calculations in the weekly Wood Wizards Classes at our school.
Keep up great Job! You have got a cool Team!
Birthday party was awesome and absolute blast! Kids had endless fun and adore the dogs that they made!