hossein eskandari
Abstract
This article has been originated from an analytic, theoretical and qualitative research. The aim of this study was analysis and classification of views and approaches toward application of modern technologies in education. There are two main questions: Is technology a cultural-value phenomenon? And second ...
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This article has been originated from an analytic, theoretical and qualitative research. The aim of this study was analysis and classification of views and approaches toward application of modern technologies in education. There are two main questions: Is technology a cultural-value phenomenon? And second one, which determiner has main role in usage and distribution of technology: user, society, technology? In regard to different philosophical and educational views, there would be different responses. In addition to classifying different responses, this article tried to explain Iranian educational system’s states in regard to these two questions. To what extent does the “Document of Fundamental Reform of Education” emphasize on "intelligent application of technology"? And on what meaning of “technology” is rooted? Analyzing the Document content and exploring the past two decades experiences showed that Iran’s education system, theoretically and practically, has followed instrumentalism approach. At the end, in addition to warning about negative outcomes of using instrumentalism, the article, suggested that “technology” should be seen from different perspectives, and for education system it is better to have a comprehensive approach in study technology.
