Design and Technology for ChildrenDesign and technology education is now an established field of study in primary schools and in many early childhood centres. Authors Marilyn Fleer and Beverley Jane offer the definitive text on this curriculum area. Design and Technology for Children 3e is a comprehensive and innovative account of teaching and research in design and technology education. It gives pre-service and in-service teachers opportunities to reflect upon and further develop their understanding of technology and technological knowledge, and to consider several different approaches in a practical and interactive way. he third edition has been written to reflect current research and practice in design and technology education for Australian children and pre-service teachers. |
Contents
Chapter 1 The nature of technology and technological knowledge | 1 |
futures thinking and designing for sustainability | 30 |
Chapter 3 Technology education curriculum | 70 |
Chapter 4 Creativity and design | 82 |
Chapter 5 Popular culture and childrens technological childhood | 98 |
Chapter 6 Assessing childrens technological knowledge and capabilities | 117 |
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