WORKING WITH TECHNOLOGISTS ON TECHNOLOGY CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION

Abstract

In this chapter we discuss connections between industry and/or academic technologists and educationalists for the purpose of curriculum development and implementation support. The first section focuses on the nature of the connections developed to inform the revision of the New Zealand technology curriculum during 2004-2006. The second section of this paper provides insights from two technologists on the value of connecting with the technology education community, individual teachers and/or learners. Both of these New Zealand technologists have been connecting at many levels, including with the curriculum development discussed in section one, and ongoing professional development and senior secondary school assessment development for qualifications.