Reflections on Technology for Educational Practitioners analyzes the use of philosophy of technology in technology education and unpacks the concept of 'reflective practitioners' (Donald Schön) in the field.
About the Author: John R. Dakers is a researcher at Delft University of Technology.
208 Pages
Education, Philosophy, Theory & Social Aspects
Description
About the Book
Reflections on Technology for Educational Practitioners describes the main ideas of fourteen philosophers of technology and how these ideas are used or can be used in technology education.
Book Synopsis
Reflections on Technology for Educational Practitioners analyzes the use of philosophy of technology in technology education and unpacks the concept of 'reflective practitioners' (Donald Schön) in the field. Philosophy of technology develops ideas and concepts that are valuable for technology education because they show the basic characteristics of technology that are important if technology education is to present a fair image of what technology is. Each chapter focuses on the oeuvre of one particular philosopher of which a description is given and then insights are offered about technology as developed by that philosopher and how it has been fruitful for technology education in all its aspects: motives for having it in the curriculum, goals for technology education, content of the curriculum, teaching strategies, knowledge types taught, ways of assessing, resources, educational research for technology education, amongst others.
About the Author
John R. Dakers is a researcher at Delft University of Technology. He has published many books and articles including Defining Technological Literacy (second edition, 2014) and New Frontiers in Technology Education (2014).
Jonas Hallström, Ph.D. (2003), Linköping University, Sweden, is Professor of Technology Education at that university, and also has an M.A. in English literature. His research concerns historical, philosophical, and sociological aspects of technology education.
Marc J. de Vries, Ph.D. (1988), Delft University of Technology, is Professor of Philosophy of Technology and Professor of Science and Technology Education. He is the editor-in-chief of the International Journal of Technology Education and author of, among other publications, the book Teaching about Technology: An Introduction to Philosophy of Technology for Non-philosophers.
Dimensions (Overall): 9.1 Inches (H) x 6.0 Inches (W) x .5 Inches (D)
Weight: .8 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 208
Genre: Education
Sub-Genre: Philosophy, Theory & Social Aspects
Publisher: Brill
Format: Paperback
Author: John R Dakers & Jonas Hallström & Marc J de Vries
Language: English
Street Date: May 16, 2019
TCIN: 1011496309
UPC: 9789004405493
Item Number (DPCI): 247-32-5493
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
If the item details aren’t accurate or complete, we want to know about it.
Shipping details
Estimated ship dimensions: 0.5 inches length x 6 inches width x 9.1 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.8 pounds
We regret that this item cannot be shipped to PO Boxes.
This item cannot be shipped to the following locations: American Samoa (see also separate entry under AS), Guam (see also separate entry under GU), Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico (see also separate entry under PR), United States Minor Outlying Islands, Virgin Islands, U.S., APO/FPO, Alaska, Hawaii
Return details
This item can be returned to any Target store or Target.com.
This item must be returned within 90 days of the date it was purchased in store, delivered to the guest, delivered by a Shipt shopper, or picked up by the guest.
