Here is a series of online and printed references dedicated to the use of thinking skills in the teaching of Design Technology. A short description accompanies each entry.

• Using thinking skills in Design & Technology: Gifted and talented students. National Curriculum online Design & Technology site. 'Activities can be included that enable pupils to reflect on their own thinking processes and to clarify and reflect on their problem-solving strategies when working collaboratively or alone.'
• Strategies for Developing Thinking Skills in Design & Technology: 'An illustrated guide to classroom strategies that develop product analysis, ideas generation and development, supporting pupil planning and evaluation to develop creative and autonomous learners. Publication date: 1st March 2002.'

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