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A Neo-Darwinian view of technological literacy: a curiosity gene, technicity and ‘learning by doing’
conference contribution
posted on 2011-01-24, 16:25 authored by Eddie NormanLangrish’s 5 basic requirements for Darwinian evolution are explored in the
context of product development, particularly guitars. Thistlewood’s three
categories of designing – artefactual, evolutionary and historicist – are
discussed and the constant probing at the boundaries of the guitar and other
musical instrument families is noted. Doyle’s concept of technicity as a
potential explanation for such restlessness is examined. Evidence supportive
of Doyle’s concept from Loughborough University’s ‘polymer guitar project’ is
included. The paper concludes by discussing the validity of a product
evolution analogy and the implications of a neo-Darwinian perspective for
design and technology education. ‘Learning by doing’ is discussed and the
view that the ultimate goal of design and technology education is bridging the
gap between technological literacy and technological capability is suggested.
History
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Citation
NORMAN, E., 2007. A Neo-Darwinian view of technological literacy: a curiosity gene, technicity and ‘learning by doing’. IN: Dakers, J.R. ... et al (eds.). Proceedings of PATT-18 International Conference on Design and Technology Educational Research, Scotland, UK, 21st-25th June, pp. 354-362.Publisher
Faculty of Education, University of Glasgow (paper © The author / proceedings © The editors)Version
- AM (Accepted Manuscript)
Publication date
2007Notes
This is a conference paper. Further details of the conference can be found at: http://www.iteaconnect.org/Conference/pattproceedings.htmISBN
9870852618288Publisher version
Language
- en