The Identification and Location of Critical Thinking and Critiquing in Design and Technology Education

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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.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationCritique in Design and Technology Education
EditorsJohn Williams, Kay Stables
PublisherSpringer Nature
Pages71
Number of pages86
ISBN (Print)9789811031069
Publication statusPublished - 2017

Publication series

NameContemporary Issues in Technology Education
PublisherSpringer

Keywords

  • Critical thinking • Metacognition • Critique • Decision-making

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