Paul Woodward
Teacher of Design and Technology
Rugby School Thailand
I am an experienced designer and educator with almost 30 years teaching across a range of schools, ages and abilities with 25 years as a department or Creative Faculty head. I also work as an educational consultant, freelance designer and illustrator. I currently work at Rugby School where we are developing and promoting the use of digital technologies and rapid prototyping in design. As well as teaching D&T and leading creative activities, I was recently accredited by Cambridge International to lead the PDQ teaching and learning programme in the school.
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Recent articles from Paul Woodward
Home Sweet Home - How I Am Bracing For Reverse Culture Shock
Paul Woodward opens up about the challenge of returning home after working overseas
Art Takes Design, Checkmate!
The differences and similarities between the studies of Art and Design and Design and Technology. The role design and technology plays in preparing the next generation of designers and engineers.
The Importance of Providing Quality Induction and Orientation for New Staff
An educator's first role overseas, the differences that he has seen with orientation sessions in COVID times, and the impact that these sessions can have on new staff
From NQT to OAP: Does Experience Necessarily Equate to Wisdom in Education?
Issues within international school recruitment with older, more experienced staff and the pros and cons of hiring younger vs older educators
Rethinking Approaches to STEM Education
Encouraging international schools to reconsider STE(A)M and to teach students relevant design and enterprise skills for the modern world.
Delivering Design and Technology Education for the Future
Analysing the rapidly changing world of Design and Technology and exploring ways that international schools can keep the subject relevant to the 21st century
CPD: is it Relevant and Meaningful?
The importance of effective CPD and the value of differentiating between Career Development and Professional Development.
An Introduction to the Cambridge Professional Development Qualification
The Cambridge Professional Development Qualification and what is involved in becoming a Programme Leader and a Professional Development Centre.
Delivering and Tracking Theoretical Content in Design and Technology
An educators creation of new Design Technology resources that are now used around the world.
My Journey to Becoming a DT Teacher at an International School
A journey to becoming a DT teacher and the decision to move to an international school.
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