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Mack, Chantel

This paper explores the benefits of maker centered education (MCE) and how it can be used in Home Economics (HE) Clothing, Textile and Fashion (CT&F) classes. I begin with a literature review on maker education; outlining a cultural trend called the Maker Movement (MM), the history of making, what makes a ‘maker’ and makerspaces. I then present the connections of making to educational theory and pedagogy, discuss the potential of making in education- specifically HE education. In my own practice, I implemented a maker project and I share my experiences of guiding my students to make something they choose. In this paper I share my explorations using maker education using a narrative, self study action research format of plan, act, observe and reflect. I discuss what I learned in incorporating MCE projects in my home economics teaching.

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University of British Columbia. EDCP 590

Vancouver : University of British Columbia Library

10.14288/1.0437741

Education, Faculty of; Curriculum and Pedagogy (EDCP), Department of

Graduate

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