새로운 연구 패러다임 도출을 위한 기술교육 연구 동향 분석

A Development of Research Paradigm through Meta-Analyses by Integrating the Data from the Previous Studies Related to Technology Education

The purpose of this study was to develop a research paradigm by synthesizing the data from previous studies of Technology Education. This study was conducted by searching an extensive literature. The 243 target studies were identified through several different sources. Three types of analysis were employed: frequency analysis, topical analysis, and relationship analysis. The major findings of study were as follows. Most of research has been conducted by one researcher and in a few institutions. Research topic most often used by researcher were teaching and learning strategies and curriculum. Also, it revealed that most of studies used descriptive methods without employing an appropriate methods for sampling and ensuring the reliability and validity of an instrument. The future research in Technology Education should be conducted based on an agenda to leading research paradigm.