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Frank Banks Editor & Author

Prof. Frank Banks is Emeritus Professor in Teacher Education at The Open University in the UK where he directed the innovative on-line initial teacher education programme. Frank has worked as a school teacher of science, engineering and technology in different secondary high schools in England and in Wales.

Dr David Barlex is an acknowledged leader in design and technology education, curriculum design and curriculum materials development. A former school teacher and Senior Lecturer in Education at Brunel University, David’s teacher development activity stems from his conviction that there should be a dynamic relationship between curriculum development and academic research.