Dr Alison Hardy is a senior lecturer in teacher education and specialises in design and technology education. She has contributed to several books about design and technology education and is the editor for the 4th edition of the book Learning to Teach Design and Technology in Secondary Education. Alison researches the values different people attribute to design and technology education, the influences, origins and consequences. You can find out more on Alison's website: www.dralisonhardy.com and hear ideas being shared on her Talking D&T podcast.
