Technology Education in Primary Schools: An Overwiev of Turkey and Scotland

Abstract

Technology education varies across countries depending on the goals they set to achieve. Therefore, comparative research on different technology education approaches can provide a holistic perspective and contribute to the literature. This paper compared the technology-focused courses offered by primary schools in Turkey and Scotland. A qualitative research design was adopted. Data were collected using document review and analyzed using descriptive analysis. The results pointed to differences in technology policies, manifesting themselves in the curricula of the courses offered by the schools. However, the courses also had something in common in terms of structure, goal, content, and approach to learning and teaching. We discussed the differences and similarities based on literature. In order to reveal different dimensions of technology education, comparative education studies that address different countries can be suggested.

Grade 7 technology teachers' topic-specific pedagogical content knowledge in teaching graphic communication.

“…Studies, by and Karal, Aydin, and Günal, (2010) reveal a different trend of the teaching of GC. The Turkish studies by (Gunal, 2010); (Tut et al, 2021) suggest that technology and GC, shows that GC is not only used for technological purposes, but is mainly used for better communication for learners that are not privileged enough to fully participate in a technological subject. GC in technology is directly related to needs.…”