The role of technical understanding in design and technology

Owen-Jackson, Gwyneth and Steeg, Torben (2007). The role of technical understanding in design and technology. In: Barlex, David ed. Design and Technology - The Next Generation : a collection of provocative pieces to stimulate reflection and curriculum innovation. UK: TEP/Nuffield.

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Abstract

This chapter considers the place of technical knowledge in the teaching and learning of design and technology. It raises questions of what is technical knowledge, when should it be taught and how should it be taught.

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• Item ORO ID
• 10193
• Item Type
• Book Section
• ISBN
• 1-901351-00-9, 978-1-901351-00-2
• Keywords
• design and technology; technical knowledge
• Academic Unit or School
• Faculty of Wellbeing, Education and Language Studies (WELS) > Education, Childhood, Youth and Sport
  Faculty of Wellbeing, Education and Language Studies (WELS)
• Research Group
• Centre for Research in Education and Educational Technology (CREET)
  Education Futures
• Depositing User
• Gwyneth Owen-Jackson