Technology Education in New Zealand

Wendy Fox-Turnbull is an associate professor at the University of Waikato and Deputy Head of School for Te Kura Toi Tangata ¿ School of Education. Wendy was chair of the Technology Education New Zealand (TENZ) Council from 2006 to 2018 and has convened two TENZ conferences (TENZ 2005 and TENZ/ICTE 2017) and one international technology research conference (PATT 2013) in Christchurch. She previously taught at the University of Canterbury¿s College of Education, in Technology Education, primary and secondary, Professional Inquiry Studies and Inquiry Learning, from 1997 to 2017. In 2015 Wendy was awarded the TENZ Outstanding Contribution to Technology Education Award and is one of six living recipents. Research special interests include authentic learning in technology education, the place of women in technology-related careers, the role and nature of effective conversations in learning and teaching, and learning approaches for the 21st century. Wendy has presented regularly at PATT and other international conferences and has published in a range of journals and books in the field of technology education. Wendy is a registered and certified primary teacher.

This book aims to develop understanding of technology education in New Zealand. A special feature of the book will be the culminating section, using a narrative approach to explore two students, as they journey through their technology education schooling.

1. Introduction 2. Underpinning Philosophy and Perspectives of Technology in New Zealand 3. Rationale for and Nature of Technology Education in New Zealand 4. Implementing the Technology Curriculum in New Zealand 5. Classroom Narrative 6. Epilogue