Developing a conceptual framework for auditing design decisions in food technology: the potential impact on initial teacher education (ITE) and classroom practice

The paper presents the final findings and recommendations of the second of two previously reported small scale research and development projects (Barlex and Rutland, 2004; Rutland, Barlex and Jepson, 2005) with specific reference to food technology. The paper refers briefly to the background to the research activities including key findings from the first research project and preliminary findings (Rutland, Barlex and Jepson, 2005) from the second research project. It outlines the development and refinement for food technology of the conceptual model. This paper focuses on the third food technology interventional curriculum activity implemented during the course and the trainee’s use of the food technology conceptual model as a tool to audit their design decisions. It reports on the findings from the interviews with six trainee teachers following the activity. Finally, it reports on the findings from lesson observations during their school practice for the six trainee teachers in the later part of the course. The paper concludes by considering the impact on ITE and classroom practice of the research projects with specific reference to the conceptual model for designing in food. It comments on the positive use of the conceptual model with the current year group of PGCE Secondary food technology and BA Primary Education with Design and Technology trainees and the impact of imbedding the interventional studies into the courses. Reference is made to reflections of teachers and school based mentors of the potential impact of the model as a tool to audit and track the development of design decisions

The politics of food: inside and outside of school

Two questions drive this discussion. First, what should young people know and understand about food that will enable them to choose and use food wisely? And second, what are the influences both inside and outside school that will inform this knowledge? The paper begins with a narrative describing how young people develop some of this knowledge and understanding at home and through attending school. The paper then considers four stakeholders in food in the world outside school: a) the food industry, b) the government, c) a range of food-concerned independent organisations and d) the consumer; and current concerns involving these stakeholders. The paper will then discuss how the concerns might be address through the secondary school curriculum with particular regard to the recently revised Key Stage 3 curriculum in England. The paper will conclude by suggesting how a collaborative approach across existing subject disciplines might be used to help young people acquire the knowledge and understanding needed to appreciate the complex nature of food in our society

Teaching food technology in the primary school curriculum

This paper will explore a number of key issues surrounding the teaching of food technology in primary schools ten years after the introduction of design and technology in the National Curriculum in England and Wales. The issues covered include the teaching of food before the introduction of the National Curriculum and the situation following its implementation. The paper will draw from findings of a small-scale research project into food technology in the primary schools of a local authority and the work of The Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce (RSA). Reference will be made to the results of a trial by PGCE and BA QTS primary students of a food technology unit from the Nuffield Primary Design and Technology Project. The paper finishes with a summary concluding that a range of resources are now in place to support the development of food technology in a large number of primary schools

Timelords & Timelines: Four Web Apps for Storytelling in Libraries

From online embeds to interactive displays, timelines can serve many purposes and tell powerful stories. In this panel librarians discuss collaboration and how to bring history to life through displays, events and online platforms for engaging students and preserving community milestones. Four of our favorite tools for creating digital timelines and gathering content will be shared including Prezi, TikiToki, TimeToast, and Piktochart. Comparisons will be given based on cost, technical limitations, and general ease of use. Specific examples will also be shared and discussed

Time Lords & Timelines Panel

From self-guided online embeds to immersive live displays, timelines can serve many purposes and tell powerful stories. In this panel three members of UGA\u27s Law Library shared how they bring history to life, engage students, and preserve the scholarly and institutional milestones of the Law School with timelines by enhancing guide and repository collections, complimenting physical item displays and interacting with patrons at special events using multimedia. A variety of tools for creating digital timelines and gathering content were discussed including our four favorite applications: Prezi, TimeToast, Tiki-Toki, and Piktochart. Comparisons were given based on cost, technical limitations, collaborative potential, and general ease of use. Handouts were provided and the session was followed with an opportunity to ask questions of panelists

Designing in food technology – a curriculum intervention strategy in a one year design & technology postgraduate teacher training course

This study builds on previous work (Barlex and Rutland, 2004) exploring the effectiveness of a deliberate curriculum intervention strategy aimed at enhancing the design ability and design teaching skills of trainee teachers on a one year PGCE Design & Technology course. In this new study the focus is on the design ability and design teaching skills of food technology trainees. A parallel study was carried out at another institution and this will be reported in a future publication. The trainee's initial design ability in food technology was gauged in two ways; using an audit tool and evidence provided by the design portfolio produced during the first food technology design activity for all trainees on the course. The development of food technology design ability was then gauged using evidence from the design portfolios produced during two additional food design activities. The study includes two sets of interviews with a sample of food technology trainees following the food design activities and a final interview at the end of the research project. The ability to teach designing with food and its development across the one year course was gauged using data collected through classroom observation; trainee’s teaching practice file and analysis of interviews with the sample of food technology trainees at the end of each teaching experience. The study will report preliminary findings from data collected September 2004 – December 2004 concerning the development of design ability within food technology and the development of the ability to teach designing with food technology for trainees at a single institution

Georgia Library Spotlight: Library Fest at UGA’s Law Library

This fall the Alexander Campbell King Law Library at the University of Georgia turned library orientation for incoming students into a Fest, and opened the event up to the entire law school community. The idea for a fest was a collaborative one, with examples from other library orientation programs as well as UGA’s staff resource fair, our experiences at conferences like CALICon, and even a AALL poster session contributing to the final event design and deployment. How did we get here? This article summarizes the team effort and the outcome. Georgia Library Spotlight is a regular feature managed and hosted by the Georgia Library Association to highlight success and interesting programming from libraries across the state. Georgia Library Quarterly is the official journal of the Georgia Library Association

How to Hack Outreach: An A–Z Guide of Ideas, Tips, and Tools

In this article librarians and staff collaborate to deliver an alphabetical list of tips, tools, tricks and other resources for how they effectively work inter-departmentally to promote their library and institutional resources, services and information. The piece includes specific examples featuring several ideas from past library events, exhibits and displays, and other efforts with nods to several other colleagues from UGA Law Library. This article served as written documentation of this group\u27s fall 2019 panel presentation at the Georgia Libraries Conference

Let’s Celebrate!

This presentation will take you through the academic year of celebrations we plan and host at the Law Library, such as Valentine’s Day, ALA’s International Games Week, Dictionary Day, and Constitution Day. By recognizing and celebrating both major and minor holidays, we boost morale, build community, expose our students to new information, and give our patrons something to look forward to. Details on purpose, time commitment, advertising, cost, engagement level, and lessons learned will be shared