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About DATTA QLD

DATTA Qld is the latest name for an organisation that has operated since 1963. Originally the Queensland Manual Arts Teachers Association, QMATA supported Queensland Manual Arts teachers from 1963 to 1994 when the association changed names to become INTAD, Industrial Technology and Design Teachers’ Association. The association changed its name again in 2015 to become the Design and Technology Teachers’ Association of Queensland Inc. (DATTA Qld). These changes have been reflective of the complex and evolving nature of our curriculum area.

Having a common name for all Design and Technology teachers and their professional associations allows for greater public recognition of the work we do, as well as more productive relationships with industry, government and organisations.

DATTA Qld is affiliated with:

  • various other educational associations
  • Design and Technology partner associations in other Australian states and territories
  • and our national body the Design And Technology Teachers’ Association of Australia.

DATTA Qld sends representatives to DATTA Australia meetings and events to keep up to date with changes in Design and Technology education and also strives to promote cross-curricular liaison by coordinating with the Joint Council of Queensland Teaching Associations.

DATTA Qld is dedicated to the development of Design and Technology education in Queensland schools and includes financial members from across the state, in all sectors of education; primary, secondary and tertiary. The association is not for profit and managed by teacher volunteers, with elections to the state executive annually.

 

Mission

Design and Technology Teachers’ Association Queensland (DATTA Qld) exists to serve our members by providing professional development and networking to support the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based pedagogy, and curriculum-aligned teaching and learning.

DATTA Qld advocates for the Design and Technology teaching profession and design technology education with government bodies, industry and tertiary institutions.

 

Vision

Empowering the Design and Technology teaching profession to deliver quality education and to equip students with 21st century skills for current and emerging careers

 

 

Values

Member-focussed

Committed to serving our members in our endeavours.

Passionate

Fostering engaging and stimulating learning experiences whilst embracing change.

Integrity

Upholding the highest standards of respect and fairness.

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