Abstract
Reference: Case Study CPM 801
Classroom Practice: Year 9 Textiles Technology
Title: Flying High – kite making unit
Duration: Six weeks
Overview: When Textiles Technology was introduced as a new subject in 2003, teacher Sandra Davies faced the challenge of enthusing boys in what many perceived as a female area of interest. Her solution, a Year 9 kite-making unit, has been very popular with the boys and shown them that working with textiles is more than just making clothes.
Focus Points:
- Capturing boys' interest in working with textiles
- Textiles is more than clothing