Scholarly record
PUPILS' COMPETENCES IN TECHNICAL EDUCATION AT PRIMARY SCHOOL
Abstract
Background: The main aim of the research study presented in paper was finding out the level, relationships and differences in acquiring of technical competences by pupils in 4th grade at primary schools in Slovakia. Research sample consisted of 82 pupils from four 4th grade classes at elementary schools in Central Slovakia. Investigation was carried out during pedagogical practice at lessons of technical education (working lessons) in October December in 2014 - 2016. Methods: A set of research methods was used, mainly content analysis of curriculum documents, observation, structured interview, original recording sheet. Research data were processed by statistical description and reasoning. Mann-Whitney U-test, Spearman correlation coefficient, Wilcoxon test and parametric pair T-test were used, too. Results: The highest values (MDN = 10) were registered in affective component during monitoring the components of pupils technical competences in selected topics and skills in thematic areas of Man and the world of work. The lowest measured values (MDN = .00/ 9/7) were registered in skill component and in cognitive component there were MDN = 6/7/7. Findings showed that the majority of pupils reached average values, a part of them below average values, but in the affective component above average values were reached. Conclusion: Research results copied normal layout of the real phenomenon occurring in standard classrooms in Slovakia. At the same time, however, they pointed out the need of a prolonged research investigation, critical evaluation of the acquisition of technical competences, is ensuring optimal environment with enough material, tools, machines, apparatuses, ensuring an appropriate atmosphere, motivation, and appropriate interaction between teacher and pupils.
Publication Impact Profile
Publication details
References14
Dyrenfruth M.J., Technological literacy: Characteristics and competencies, revealed and detailed, H. Szydlowski, & R. Stryjski (eds.) Technology and school: Report of the PATT conference, Poland, 1990, pp 26-50;
Layton D., A school subject in the making? The search for fundamentals. In D. Layton (ed.) Innovations in science and technology education, France, vol. 5, 1994, UNESCO.
Autio O., Hansen R., Defining and measuring technical thinking: Students technical abilities in Finnish comprehensive schools, Journal of Technology Education, Finland, vol. 14/issue 1, pp 5-19, 2002.
Odporúčanie Európskeho parlamentu a Rady z 18. decembra 2006 o kľúčových kompetenciách pre celoživotné vzdelávanie, Slovak Republic, 2006, pp 1-9, https://www.minedu.sk/data/att/2318.pdf;
Merriam S. B., Case study research in education: A qualitative approach, US, 1988, pp 226;
Tomková V., Honzíková J., Význam geometrie v technickom vzdelávaní žiakov 2. stupňa základnej školy, Slovak Republic, vol. 1/issue 2, pp 68-73, 2015.
Kožuchová M., Čopíková J., Teachers´ and students´ attitudes toward technical education in elementary school = Postoje učiteľov a žiakov k pracovnému vyučovaniu, Cesty demokracie vo výchove a vzdelávaní XIII, Slovak Republic, 2011, pp 106-124;
Autio O., The Development of Technological Competence from Adolescence to Adulthood, Journal of Technology Education, Finland, vol. 22/issue 2, pp 71-89, 2011.
Krupová I., Krížová J., Prostriedky edukácie pri uplatňovaní tradičných ľudových remesiel v edukačnom procese na 1. stupni ZŠ, Pedagogické rozhľady, Slovak Republic, vol. XVIII/issue 3, pp 3-7, 2009.
Byman R., Voiko motivaatiota opettaa? - Can we teach motivation? Luovuutta, motivaatiota, tunteita, Finland, 2002, pp 25-41;
Burton K., Lydon J., D’Alessandro D., Koestner R., The differential effects of intrinsic and identified motivation on well-being and performance: Prospective, experimental, and implicit approaches to self-determination theory, Journal of Personality and social psychology, US, vol. 91/issue 4, pp 750–762, 2006.
Gottfried A. E., Fleming J. S., Gottfried A. W., Role of parental motivational practices in children’s academic intrinsic motivation and achievement, Journal of Educational Psychology, US, vol. 86/issue 1, pp 104-113, 1994.
Gabzdyl J., Gašparová M., Gerová Ľ., Huľová Z. Educational environment in a Professional practice training of future teachers of primary school, SGEM international multidisciplinary scientific conference on social sciences and arts, Bulgaria, vol. III, pp 263-269, 2016.
Stipek D. J., Motivation and instruction, Handbook of Educational Psychology, US, 1996, pp 85-113;
View or Download full articleAccess options
SWS access login
Login as SWS Scientific CommitteeLogin as SWS Scientific PartnerLogin as SWS AuthorAuthors and approved SWS contributors will read and export their own linked papers after identity matching by SWS profile, email and SGEM GlobalID.
For librarian assistance: [email protected]
Purchase Instant Access
- Article can be downloaded after successful payment.
- Article may be used according to SWS library access terms.
- Article cannot be redistributed.
