Mapping reform in Scotland's technology education curriculum: change and curriculum policy in the compulsory sector

Doherty, R. and Canavan, B. (2005) Mapping reform in Scotland's technology education curriculum: change and curriculum policy in the compulsory sector. Journal of Design and Technology Education, 10(3), pp. 70-71.

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Abstract

In this paper we attempt to critically explore the changing technology education curriculum of Scotland's compulsory sector in the preceding twenty years. The first section of the paper sets out a framework for analysing such change drawing on the insights of policy studies. This analytical frame is developed with respect to such dimensions as historical antecedents, sociological perspectives, structural contexts and institutional and group actors. It also attempts to identify useful markers in analysing change within the technology education curriculum. The paper has a focus on ‘technical education’ as the main provider, in the Scottish context, of courses within the secondary technology curriculum. The paper gives a broad picture of what has changed, and using the framework above, seeks to examine the drivers and agents of change over this period. The final section of the paper sets out a critical appraisal of the status of technology education in Scotland's school curriculum and makes an attempt to look toward its future. In looking to the near and medium term future the paper considers tensions, opportunities and threats to technology education as it develops through the opening decade of the 21st centur

Item Type:Articles
Additional Information:Proceedings of PATT 15 Conference, Haarlem, Netherlands
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Doherty, Dr Robert
Authors: Doherty, R., and Canavan, B.
College/School:College of Social Sciences > School of Education > Professional Learning and Leadership
College of Social Sciences > School of Education > Culture, Literacies, Inclusion & Pedagogy
Journal Name:Journal of Design and Technology Education
ISSN:1360-1431
ISSN (Online):2040-8633

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