Design decisions in design and technology education: a research project undertaken in Cyprus, Iceland, and England
Alexandros C. Mettas
Gisli Thorsteinsson
Eddie Norman
2134/3313
https://repository.lboro.ac.uk/articles/online_resource/Design_decisions_in_design_and_technology_education_a_research_project_undertaken_in_Cyprus_Iceland_and_England/9344807
The paper represents a research project on design decisionmaking
in the area of design and technology education in
Cyprus, Iceland and England. This was carried out in 2006-7
and explored the role of teachers and their understanding for
the importance of students’ autonomy in decision-making
when they are at age 11-14. In addition the paper looked at
the congruity between decision-making opportunities included
in national curricula and how teachers understand the
relationship between such curricula and practice. The data
collection is based on semi-structured interviews with teachers
from Cyprus, Iceland and England, and reviews of the national
curricula. In the study, the researchers compared their findings
and reached common conclusions. This initial study articulated
understanding gained from teachers of their practice and
hence provides the foundation for an action research
programme and further comparative studies. However, some
discussions of possible improvements to practice in design
decision-making within design and technology education are
also included in the paper.
2008-05-01 10:28:59
Design decisions
Design and technology
National curricula
Comparative studies
Design Practice and Management not elsewhere classified