Otto Salomon beyond Swedish history of education : Implications for current developments in technology education at the compulsory school

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Otto Salomon (1849-1907) belongs, together with Ellen Key and Per Henrik Ling, to the group of Swedish educators who have had a major impact on international education. He developed the so-called educational sloyd(slöjd), a subject introduced in schools world wide at the end of the 19th and beginning of the 20th century. What was the core of his international success? What implications do his contributions have for current trends in technology education at compulsory schools? This paper explores the historical context and the particularities of the didactical system he developed, attempting to provide ground for understanding why his work remains a milestones in this field.

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