Vad behövs för en bra teknikundervisning? : En studie om hur pedagoger ser på teknikundervisning för åk 1-3

Sammanfattning: The purpose of the study is to contribute with knowledge about technology teaching for years 1-3 by gaining better knowledge of what educators perceive about their technology teaching regard to interest, understanding and assessment. The study has used semi-structured interviews as a method, involving four educators. The study examines how educators, who teach technology in primary school, consider their teaching in terms of interest, understanding and assessment. The results showed a great interest in the subject and the teaching. What affects teaching is the knowledge the educator possesses, the availability of teaching materials and construction materials and how time is allocated. Assessment opportunities are also affected by the educator's knowledge and by the student groups. The teachers' view of the purpose of their teaching turns out to be the same as they assess, which is the students' commitment and ability to reflect.  There is uncertainty among teaching educators, including how to interpret the curriculum and design lesson arrangements. This uncertainty may be the reason why the subject is still taught together with the nature-oriented subjects, where the educators feel more confident. The study revealed shortcomings in the availability of teaching materials, materials for construction and further education. The educators consider these assets to be a prerequisite for being able to practice good teaching. Increased knowledge and access to materials could be a way of developing teaching. Knowledge through further education and collegial learning helps educators to feel confident in how to interpret the curriculum and achieve an equal education. The availability of materials for construction could be increased through collaboration with the practically oriented subjects such as handicrafts and painting as well as with extracurricular at school.