Learning to cook at Shenfield High
Description
In the past we allowed cooking to be gobbled up by Food Technology, says Headteacher of Shenfield High School, John Fairhurst. So how do schools reverse this trend and teach children practical cooking? Food Technologist Chris Willingale teaches students to experiment and enjoy cooking. In a Year 9 class where they are preparing dishes based on staple foods the students describe their dishes as they prepare them and later the tastes and textures when they eat them! In Year 7 the pupils show that even bread pizza is an opportunity for trying out flavours and choosing healthy options. Chris's view is that if it can be remembered years later by a sixth former then that is a good outcome. We also see a Year 11 class completing their GCSE assignment and the after-school cooking club where students, parents and carers, and staff cook together. It's clear that the passion and committment of individuals is the key to success.
Runtime
17 min
Series
Subjects
Geography
Genre
Date of Publication
2008
Database
Alexander Street
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