Abstract
This chapter considers how critical thinking and critique are an essential part of design and technology education. By drawing upon a theoretical framework of three main theories, critical theory, critical pedagogy and critical design, the chapter will explore how engaging in a process of critical thinking leading to critique facilitates agency and self-understanding when engaged in design activities.
Through drawing upon theories of psychology, sociology, politics and philos- ophy, the formation of epistemological beliefs and robust decision-making will be explored. The chapter concludes by identifying how the ‘escape hatch’ from reproduction of orthodox practices and thinking can be opened through engaging in critical and metacognitive decision-making processes.
Through drawing upon theories of psychology, sociology, politics and philos- ophy, the formation of epistemological beliefs and robust decision-making will be explored. The chapter concludes by identifying how the ‘escape hatch’ from reproduction of orthodox practices and thinking can be opened through engaging in critical and metacognitive decision-making processes.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Critique in Design and Technology Education |
Editors | John Williams, Kay Stables |
Publisher | Springer Nature |
Pages | 71 |
Number of pages | 86 |
ISBN (Print) | 9789811031069 |
Publication status | Published - 2017 |
Publication series
Name | Contemporary Issues in Technology Education |
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Publisher | Springer |
Keywords
- Critical thinking • Metacognition • Critique • Decision-making