ISSN:
1573-1804
Keywords:
Bildung
;
concept mapping
;
technology education
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Art History
,
Education
,
Technology
Notes:
Abstract Reflection has become a buzzword in the educational profession. Its meaning, however, frequently remains vague. In this paper the meaning of reflection for technology education is elaborated on three levels. The first is a philosophical and educational level. The idea of ‘Bildung’, conceived as the formation of an autonomous personality, becomes a central category for instruction about technology. The second level is the realm of curriculum development and teachers' planning. The reference to Bildung implies that technology education should be based on ‘technological key problems’ that apply to all members of society. On the third level, the meaning of reflection will be elaborated in the context of a qualitative research approach on teacher thinking in technology education. It resorts to the categories of the curriculum model and is illustrated by a case study on teacher planning in computer education.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00763651
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