Lokale rammefaktorer og lærerroller på tresløydens vegne

Abstract

This article is based on fieldwork conducted at nine primary schools in the Oslo region. The main objective of the fieldwork has been to establish a knowledge base for the development of a digital learning resource for the project "Skill Ladder for Woodworking". What should a digital learning resource offer to ensure that even more students can gain experience with woodworking in primary school? Through the analysis, profiles are created that specify the conditions at each school. The local conditions set the premises for how the teacher can perform their work – what is possible and not possible to do – and the roles teachers assume are described through the analysis.

We have encountered dedicated teachers who strive to give students the opportunity to learn woodworking despite very limited budgets, as well as teachers who have ample tools and materials but lack subject-specific expertise. The diversity in the conditions for teaching woodworking is vast, too vast. The article identifies five learning points for the development of a digital learning resource tailored for the current situation. At the same time, the study highlights the need for earmarked funds and minimum standards for conditions to provide all primary school students with professionally grounded education in woodworking.