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Conceptualization of Technology as a Curriculum Framework of Technology Education

Technical (technological) and engineering knowledge is characterized by constant variability and unpredictable dynamics of development. Therefore, the system of technological knowledge can’t be compared to the content base of most other subjects or areas. While the knowledge of other areas is relatively stable, technological knowledge is subject to constant upgrading and alignment with the dynamics of technology development. Due to the tremendous growth and pervasiveness of knowledge, the technology and engineering is faced with the problem of appropriate systematization, while the technology education faces the problem of conceptualizing, selecting and elaborating such knowledge for learning and teaching purposes. In this light, experts and teachers face the problem of conceptualizing technical knowledge in order to achieve the desired learning goals in a very limited time. Thus the openness of the curriculum is becoming more a serious alternative to the today's content-limited curriculum. Therefore, this paper presents an overview of selected concepts of technological knowledge as an attempt to facilitate the future development of the technology education curriculum. In this connection, conceptualization of technology is proposed, as a unique model that takes into account different ways of conceptualizing technology in an individual's mind. Such conceptualization can become a universal framework for the development of the curriculum of technology education.

conceptualization of technology, curriculum framework, technical education, technology education, technology and engineering education

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