Journal of Engineering Education Research (공학교육연구)

Korean Society for Engineering Education (한국공학교육학회)
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Theoretical Foundation of the Maker Movement for Education: Learning Theories and Pedagogy of the Maker Movement

메이커 교육 운동의 이론적 기초: 메이커 운동의 학습 이론과 교육 사상

  • Sung, Eui Suk (Engineering and Technology Teacher Education, Purdue University)
  • 성의석 (퍼듀대학교 공학기술교육학과)
  • Received : 2018.01.08
  • Accepted : 2018.01.31
  • Published : 2018.03.31
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Abstract

The author investigated the momentum of the maker movement and its educational implications with the following four research questions: 1. What is the maker movement? 2. What is the nature of our societal interest in the maker movement? 3. Which learning theories are associated with the maker movement? 4. What are the educational implications of the maker movement? The author reviewed the history of education in terms of the maker movement and concluded that Papert's learning-by-making approach provided a theoretical foundation of the maker movement. The maker movement aims to engage participants in Do-It-Yourself(DIY) activities, the spirit of tinkering, and a hands-on approach. Also, the maker movement meets the educational demands of fostering students' 21st-century abilities and technological literacy. Lastly, the author anticipated the issues that may arise following the introduction of the maker movement in K-12 schools. In conclusion, the author discussed the challenges of the school maker education movement and suggested the bottom-up approach to utilize the school resources of technology and engineering education.

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