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Young Children's Understanding Of Design In The Technology Process, Jean E. O'Sullivan
Young Children's Understanding Of Design In The Technology Process, Jean E. O'Sullivan
Theses : Honours
This study explored the development of children's thinking when social constructivist principles of learning were implemented through technological experiences. The study monitored the development of children's understanding of “design" through project work, using classroom based action research. In addition to investigating children's understandings, the study explored the use of technology in early childhood curriculum to develop the skills said to be required in the next millennium. The study found that five year old children are capable of "designing" and that technology is an effective vehicle for developing socially, contextually and culturally appropriate learning experiences.