Article
A Critical Perspective on Technology Education in Australia
Journal of the Japanese Society for Technology Education (JSTE)
(2019)
Abstract
Technical education has a long history in Australia, and the curriculum area is now currently known as Technologies Education. Two significant milestones in that history include its declaration as a compulsory learning area in 1987, and its inclusion in the national curriculum in 2014. While this indicates a strong curriculum position for the learning area, there remain a number threats to its continuity. The threats include a shortage of teachers, student and community attitudes, STEM and the costs associated with providing a contemporary technology program.
Keywords
- Design and technology,
- Technology education,
- Technology curriculum,
- Australia
Disciplines
Publication Date
2019
Citation Information
Williams, P.J., Ellis, D, Pagram, J, Macgregor, D., *Seemann, K. & Fujita, S. (2019) A Critical Perspective on Technology Education in Australia. Journal of the Japanese Society for Technology Education, Vol 61, No. 2. pp 75 - 92. Retrieved 29 Nov 2019: https://researchbank.swinburne.edu.au/items/3380293c-2a8d-43d9-853d-afd9fc1e870d/1/
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