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ERIC Number: EJ646590
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2002
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ISSN: ISSN-1045-1064
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Design Technology in the Elementary School--A Study of Teacher Action Research.
Koch, Janice; Burghardt, M. David
Journal of Technology Education, v13 n2 p21-32 Spr 2002
Elementary teachers in an interdisciplinary master's program in math, science, and technology conducted action research projects. Analysis of 40 projects involving design technology showed that teachers were transformed by the research experience, improved reflective practice, and moved toward student-centered learning. Students with special needs benefitted from the design experience. (SK)
Descriptors: Action Research, Design, Elementary Education, Higher Education, Masters Degrees, Mathematics Education, Reflective Teaching, Science Education, Teacher Researchers, Technology Education
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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