NST2602
ASSIGNMENT NUMBER 2
ASSIGNMENT DUE DATE: 30 May
2025
QUESTION1
ACTIVITY 1.2
2: Similarities and Differences Between Conceptual and Procedural Knowledge in
Technology Education
Conceptual Knowledge: Understanding the "what" and "why" of a technology. It involves facts,
principles, theories, categories, and relationships.
Procedural Knowledge: Knowing "how" to do something with a technology. It's the ability to
execute a sequence of actions or steps to achieve a desired outcome.
Similarities:
Both are essential for effective technological practice: You need to understand the
underlying principles (conceptual) to apply the procedures intelligently, and you need
procedural skills to put your conceptual knowledge into action.
Both contribute to problem-solving: They work together to enable students to analyze
problems, devise solutions, and implement them successfully.
ASSIGNMENT NUMBER 2
ASSIGNMENT DUE DATE: 30 May
2025
QUESTION1
ACTIVITY 1.2
2: Similarities and Differences Between Conceptual and Procedural Knowledge in
Technology Education
Conceptual Knowledge: Understanding the "what" and "why" of a technology. It involves facts,
principles, theories, categories, and relationships.
Procedural Knowledge: Knowing "how" to do something with a technology. It's the ability to
execute a sequence of actions or steps to achieve a desired outcome.
Similarities:
Both are essential for effective technological practice: You need to understand the
underlying principles (conceptual) to apply the procedures intelligently, and you need
procedural skills to put your conceptual knowledge into action.
Both contribute to problem-solving: They work together to enable students to analyze
problems, devise solutions, and implement them successfully.
