Table of Contents

Preface

Chapter 1. An Introduction to Finnish Technology Education
Abstract
Finnish Technology Education
Technology Education in Practice
Gender Equity in Technology Education

Chapter 2. Pedagogical Background for Technology Education in Finland
Abstract
Introduction
The Idea of Meaningful Learning
Orientating – Founding an Orientation Basis
Internalizing – Founding an Internal Model of the Orientation Basis
Application and Use
A Map of the Process in Subject Matter-Based Meaningful Learning
The Model of Meaningful Learning in Practice
Discussion
Conclusion

Chapter 3. Motivation in Technology Education
Abstract
Introduction
Methodology
Results
Discussion
Conclusion

Chapter 4. Motivated Behavioral Choices of Male and Female Technological Talents
Abstract
Introduction
Motivated Behavioral Choices
Methodology
Research Participants
Results
Discussion
Conclusion

Chapter 5. The Development of Students’ Technological Abilities between the Years 1993 and 2022 in a Finnish Comprehensive School
Abstract
Introduction
Technological Abilities
Research Methods
Research Instruments in the Affective Area
Research Instruments in the Psychomotor Area
Research Instruments in the Cognitive Area
Results in the Affective Area
Results in the Psychomotor Area
Results in the Cognitive Area
Discussion
Conclusion
References

Index