Abstract

In this study. I have compared four different schools, two preschools and two compulsory schools. My purpose has been to get a view of, to which extent they use technology in their education.I have also compared boys and girls.

The result has been achieved with the aid of questionnaires.It shows that the pedagogues in the preschool, think they use technology every day. They use it in their games, experiments, food situations and even when the children are dressing them selves.

The pedagogues in the compulsory schools work with technology, without reffering to the actual concept. They use the nature and experiments, to involve the children in technology.

One of the schools has a film project. They also learn the children how to use computers and cameras.The compulsory schools take the children to workplaces, where they can see how technology can be used , in the everyday existence.

I have studied the workplans for the schools,and found out that there are none,or just a few objectives inscribed,in the compulsory school.The preschools however have their own plans how to reach the objectives in technology.

From the teachers point of view,all of them think it is important to include technology, in early ages. The children will increase the desire to investigate und understand.

There is no lack of creative material such as paper,bottles,beads and glue. In constructions and experiments, they use material from the activity or the nature.

Half of the pedagogues keep their attitude toward boys and girls actively in mind.They are also positive to teach and conduct technology. Insufficient amount of time and resources in order to develop the technology,is however a problem in the compulsory school.

Keywords: technology, compulsory school, preschool, preschool teachers, compulsory school teachers, local work plan, technology education, genus.