TALLINN UNIVERSITYin UPDATE project

Tallinn University

Center of teacher training in Estonia for more than 80 years

The University consists of 6 faculties: Fine Arts, Educational Sciences, Physical Education, Philology, Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Social Sciences

At present, it has around 7000 students as well as more than 400 faculty members

Tallinn University (TU)

Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences

Department of Craft Education

BA Studies Craft and Home

Economics Craft and Technology

Education

MA Studies Teacher of Craft and

Home Economics Teacher of Craft and

Technology Education

Students in action

Aim of the project To emphasize the importance of and attract girls to

techonological education in comprehensive school.

Tasks in the project Analyse the present situation based on aims of

technology education (curriculum, material base). Analyse pupils' and teachers' hopes and expectations to

society's demands. Conduct a questionnaire. Develop curriculum of the integrated technolgy education

and guiding materials for teachers. Carry out pilot studies.

Participants

Ene Lind, Associate Professor, Candidate of Pedagogy (PhD)

Mart Soobik, MA in Educational Sciences, Doctoral Student, the President of the Association of Estonian Technology Education (www.tehnoloogia.ee)

Kaie Pappel, Associate Professor, Candidate of Technical Science (PhD), Degree in Biotechnology

Kristi Paas, Assistant Lecturer, MA in Educational Sciences (theory of craft and vocational education)