Supporting Craft Sense in Early Education

Authors

  • Kalle Virta
  • Mika Metsärinne
  • Manne Kallio

Abstract

The research task was to describe and construct theoretical background for Craft Sense in early education. Craft Sense represents a learner’s skill for obtaining Sloyd (Craft, Design & Technology) related knowledge, skills and understanding. The development of Craft Sense is based on producing artefacts and evaluating the production process. In this research, the concept of Craft Sense is based on the integration of Sloyd and meta-cognitive regulation of learning activities. Based on theoretical information, an empirical research question was formulated: “What kind of Craft Sense do children have in early education Sloyd?” The method of study was assessing picture supported learning on a Sloyd course for young children. The data was analyzed by qualitative content analysis and Child Behaviour Rating Scale (CBRS). Findings indicate that the development of children’s Craft Sense can be supported with pictures. Furthermore, the CBRS can be used to evaluate and understand children’s Craft Sense.

Keywords: Craft Sense, Sloyd, Sloyd Education, Meta-cognition

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Virta, K., Metsärinne, M., & Kallio, M. (2013). Supporting Craft Sense in Early Education. Techne Series - Research in Sloyd Education and Craft Science A, 20(3). Retrieved from https://journals.oslomet.no/index.php/techneA/article/view/710

Issue

Vol. 20 No. 3 (2013)

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