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Download full textOlson, John – 1996
Technology education serves vocational and general education purposes at the same time. Education is embedded in culture, which is itself technologically constituted. The recognition of the centrality of technology to culture leads to an historical reflection about its role in everyday life. In contrast to stereotypical images of male-dominated…
Descriptors: Cultural Influences, Curriculum Development, Educational Change, Futures (of Society)
Peer reviewedOlson, John; James, Edwyn; Lang, Manfred – Journal of Curriculum Studies, 1999
Expands on ideas presented in the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) study "Innovation in Science, Mathematics and Technology Education" (SMTE) where 23 projects aimed at enhancing the appeal of these three school subjects. Discusses the implications of the SMTE reform efforts on teaching practices and how…
Descriptors: Constructivism (Learning), Educational Change, Educational Innovation, Educational Practices
Peer reviewedRobertson, Christine L.; Cowell, Barry; Olson, John – Journal of Curriculum Studies, 1998
Presents a case study of grade 9 curriculum reforms at a urban high school in Ontario (Canada). Explains that students were streamed according to their abilities and interests before the reform. Discusses questions related to de-streaming, especially how teachers contend with mixed-ability classes, and integration with a particular focus on…
Descriptors: Ability Grouping, Educational Change, Educational Research, Foreign Countries
Olson, John; James, Edwyn; Lang, Manfred – 1998
The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) study, "Innovations in Science, Mathematics and Technology Education" (SMTE), documents 23 projects aimed at enhancing the appeal of science, mathematics, and technology education. The projects began in 13 OECD countries that believed that curricula must be more…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Change, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries
Peer reviewedMiller, Larry; Olson, John – Journal of Curriculum Studies, 1994
Examines the premise that experience with computers can fundamentally alter teaching. Contends that the promise of computers and other educational technology is overstated. Presents a case study and summaries of other studies that suggest a teacher's instructional philosophy is a more powerful determinant of computer effectiveness. (CFR)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Change, Educational History
Peer reviewedJames, Edwyn; Eijkelhof, Harrie; Gaskell, Jim; Olson, John; Raizen, Senta; Saez, Maria – Journal of Curriculum Studies, 1997
Summarizes the main points from the largest international study of innovations in the fields of science, mathematics, and technology education ever undertaken. Particularly emphasizes the changing relationships between teacher and learner and the increased value given to practical work and experiential learning. Discusses the implications for…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Comparative Education, Curriculum Development, Educational Assessment
