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ERIC Number: EJ586735
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1999
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ISSN: ISSN-0263-5143
Engineers in Elementary Classrooms: Perceptions of Learning To Solve Technological Problems.
Rowell, Patricia M.; Gustafson, Brenda J.; Guilbert, Sandra M.
Research in Science and Technological Education, v17 n1 p109-18 May 1999
Explores the perceptions held by practicing engineers of what is involved in learning to solve technological problems and examines their pedagogical approaches to technological problem-solving in elementary-classroom contexts. Concludes that recognition of the nature of each occupation is needed to realize a potential of collaboration between engineers and elementary-school teachers in developing a pedagogy for technological problem solving. (Author/WRM)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Teachers, Engineering Education, Engineers, Foreign Countries, Partnerships in Education, Problem Solving, School Business Relationship, Science Instruction, Teacher Attitudes, Teaching Methods
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Canada