The nature of design and technology in the school curriculum is shifting with the times, from a distinct subject associated with notions of craft and vocational preparation to an emerging technological literacy subject that supports education for democracy. This paradigm shift has resulted in diverse views about the place of design and technology in the school curriculum the world over. Understanding the pattern of response to design and technology by students, and the underlying drivers of this pattern, is central to providing evidence based options to policy makers in education. This book...