Mr Graham Goldthorpe

Biography

Mr Graham Goldthorpe is currently working as a Lecturer in Secondary Design and Technology Education in the Department of Institute of Education, University of Reading , United Kingdom. Responsibilities: University and Institute Responsibilities: • Secondary ITT Course Leader Design & Technology Teaching: • Teaching the Secondary PGCE/School Direct Design & Technology programme • Teaching on the Secondary PGCE/School Direct Art and Design programme • Teaching a Secondary PGCE/School Direct Professional Studies group • Teaching PGCE Primary Design and Technology • Teaching Early Years Design and Technology • School supervision for Troops into Teachers students Enterprise Activity, External Roles and Consultancy: • Member of DATA • DATA- Registered Design and Technology Health and Safety Consultant (RDTHSC)

Research Interest

Design and Technology education Gender issues in D&T education. The place of craft in schools Sustainability in schools Motivation/Behaviour management in Secondary D&T lessons Teaching outside the classroom