How Children Think and Feel about Design and Technology: Two Case Studies.

Foster, Patrick N.; Wright, Michael D.

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ERIC Number: EJ631989

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2001

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How Children Think and Feel about Design and Technology: Two Case Studies.

Foster, Patrick N.; Wright, Michael D.

Journal of Industrial Teacher Education, v38 n2 p40-64 Win 2001

Observations of and interviews with 28 second- and fourth-grade students and 2 teachers revealed that elementary technology education activities increased technological capability and knowledge, improved attitudes toward technology, and provided practice in perceptual and psychomotor skills. (Contains 32 references.) (SK)

Descriptors: Childhood Attitudes, Design, Educational Benefits, Elementary Education, Technological Literacy, Technology Education

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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