%0 Journal Article
%T Enhancing the learning of technology in early childhood settings
%A Wendy Fox-Turnbull
%J Australasian Journal of Early Childhood
%@ 1839-5961
%D 2019
%R 10.1177/1836939119841457
%X This article describes a study of early childhood teachersĄ¯ understanding of teaching and learning in children 4 and 5 years of age in technology education. The research aimed at assisting teachersĄ¯ understanding of learning in technology using a developed framework. This study investigated the development of dispositions and attitudes including the building of childrenĄ¯s confidence and self-belief in their capabilities, within four aspects of learning and across five predetermined behaviours relevant to technology education. The study employed qualitative research methods to assist teachers with the use of an observation and conversation framework aimed to improve their ability to assess formatively their children and their own ability to give specific feedback. Observations and interviews were used to gauge teachersĄ¯ developed understandings of childrenĄ¯s learning in technology. The study shows that the framework used benefitted teachers and children. It allowed for insight into understanding how and what children learn in technology and teachersĄ¯ understanding of technology
%K Technology education
%K early childhood education
%K assessment
%K conversation
%K teacher questioning
%U https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/1836939119841457