The
research is based on a comparative study of craft and technology education
curriculums and students’ attitudes towards craft and technology in Finland,
Slovenia, Estonia and Iceland. The study was undertaken by the Helsinki
University, University of Ljubljana, University
of Tallinn and University of Iceland during years 2012-2015. A literature review was
completed, in order to examine and compare the curriculums of craft and
technology education in Finland, Slovenia, Estonia and Iceland. In addition, a quantitative
survey was subsequently distributed to 864 school students. It consisted of 14
questions, which aimed to ascertain students’ attitudes towards craft and
technology. The survey showed substantial differences in students’ attitudes
towards craft and technology education among the four countries. Estonian boys
had the most positive attitude towards technology, whereas the lowest attitude
was found among Slovenian girls. The difference between boys and girls was
definitely the smallest in Iceland. These differences may be explained by
differences in the national curriculums, the different pedagogical traditions
and cultural differences in the field of technology.
Technology education attitudes towards technology curriculum
Konular | Mühendislik |
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Bölüm | Makaleler |
Yazarlar | |
Yayımlanma Tarihi | 9 Kasım 2017 |
Yayımlandığı Sayı | Yıl 2017Sayı: 1 |