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dc.contributor.authorJones, Alister
dc.date.accessioned2012-12-02T20:26:09Z
dc.date.available2012-12-02T20:26:09Z
dc.date.copyright1997-01
dc.date.issued1997
dc.identifier.citationJones, A. (1997). Recent Research in Learning Technological Concepts and Processes. International Journal of Technology and Design Education, 7(1-2), 83-96.en_NZ
dc.identifier.issn1573-1804
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10289/6913
dc.description.abstractThis paper examines recent research in student learning of technological concepts and processes. To explore this area three inter-related aspects are considered; existing concepts of technology, technological knowledge and processes. Different views of technology and technology education are reflected in both research outcomes and curriculum documents. Teacher and student perceptions of technology impact on the way in which technology is undertaken in the classroom. Teacher's perceptions of technology influence what they perceive as being important in learning of technology. student's perceptions of technology and technology education influence what knowledge and skills they operationalise in a technological task and hence affect student technological capability. Technological concepts and processes are often defined in different ways by particular groups. Subject subcultures are strongly held by both teachers and students. The influence of subject subcultures and communities of practice will be discussed in terms of defining and operationalising technological concepts and processes. Technological concepts are not consistently defined in the literature. For students to undertake technological activities, knowledge and processes cannot be divorced. Recent research highlights the problems when processes are emphasised over knowledge. This paper will examine different technological concepts in an attempt to create a critical balance between knowledge and process. Much of the literature in technology education has rightly emphasised definitions, curriculum issues, implementation and teacher training. This paper argues that it is now time to place a great emphasis on in-depth research on student understanding of technological concepts and processes and ways in which these can be enhanced.en_NZ
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherSpringer Verlagen_NZ
dc.relation.ispartofInternational Journal of Technology and Design Education
dc.subjecttechnological concepts and processesen_NZ
dc.subjectstudent learningen_NZ
dc.subjectteacher and student perceptionsen_NZ
dc.subjectstudent capabilityen_NZ
dc.titleRecent research in learning technological concepts and processesen_NZ
dc.typeJournal Articleen_NZ
dc.identifier.doi10.1023/A:1008813120391en_NZ
dc.relation.isPartOfInternational Journal of Technology and Design Educationen_NZ
pubs.begin-page83en_NZ
pubs.elements-id39371
pubs.end-page96en_NZ
pubs.volume7en_NZ


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