Framework for Technological Competence in Invention Projects
2022
Book Chapter – published in Invention pedagogy: The Finnish Approach to Maker Education
Abstract:
This chapter examines invention pedagogy from the perspective of technological competence that students appropriate through participating in invention processes. We present the theoretical background and propose a framework for technological competencies in invention projects with five, overlapping dimensions: (1) crafting, (2) designing, (3) engineering, (4) programming, and (5) reflecting, documenting, and sharing. Each dimension is elaborated through its central concepts, aims, examples of the technological tools and pedagogical practices associated with their use. We also discuss the dimensions, as a part of invention project planning, and the relevance of the framework for the future work of teachers and researchers. We argue that the conceptualization and operationalization of technology competence supports both teachers and students in reaching a broad and in-depth understanding of the surrounding socio-technological environment. Further, we claim that technological competence supports students in learning to create solutions and innovations that build a better future for them and for others.
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Korhonen, T., Kangas, K., Davies, S., Sormunen, K., Salo, L., & Packalen, M. (2022). Framework for Technological Competence in Invention Projects. In T. Korhonen, K. Kangas, & L. S. (Eds.), Invention Pedagogy: The Finnish Approach to Maker Education (1 ed., pp. 95-114). (Routledge Research in STEM Education). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003287360-9