Journal of Technology and Information Education, 2025 (vol. 17), issue 2

COMPARING PUPILS' PERCEPTIONS OF TECHNOLOGY AND CHEMISTRY:  INSIGHTS FROM SEMANTIC DIFFERENTIAL ANALYSIS

Kristína KOMÁROVÁ, Gabriel BÁNESZ

Journal of Technology and Information Education 2025, 17(2):167-182 | DOI: 10.5507/jtie.2025.015  

The research focuses on the analysis of the attitudes of primary school pupils (ISCED 2) in the Slovak Republic towards the subjects of Chemistry and Technology. These subjects are an important part of the education system and affect not only the knowledge of students, but also their future orientation in the field of natural and technical sciences. The objective of the research was to find out how pupils perceive both subjects and what characteristics they attribute to them, using the semantic differential method, which allows the assessment of subjective attitudes based on bipolar adjective scales. The research examined the attitudes of 105 pupils...

SELECTED ASPECTS OF INFLUENCERS' INFLUENCE ON PRIMARY SCHOOL PUPILS

Milan KLEMENT

Journal of Technology and Information Education 2025, 17(2):183-200 | DOI: 10.5507/jtie.2025.012  

Influencerism is a phenomenon of our time and raises many questions related to their impact on different groups of consumers. These impacts can be both positive and negative, especially on certain vulnerable groups of users. Thus, in this research work, we focused on one of the vulnerable groups, namely second grade primary school students. The aim of the research conducted was to analyse the growing influence of influencers and to contribute to a better understanding of this phenomenon. Within our research, it was possible to identify positive impacts on 2nd grade elementary school students, such as inspiration and motivation in their identity development,...

CREATIVE TECHNICAL EDUCATION IN THE CONTEXT OF SUSTAINABILITY WITH A FOCUS ON RISK ANALYSIS IN WORKING WITH UPCYCLABLE MATERIALS

Tetjana TOMÁŠKOVÁ, Jarmila HONZÍKOVÁ

Journal of Technology and Information Education 2025, 17(2):201-232 | DOI: 10.5507/jtie.2025.014  

In today's world, which is facing growing environmental challenges, it is essential to seek innovative ways to reduce the ecological footprint and promote sustainable development. One area where significant progress can be achieved is education. This article aims to explore the creative use of recyclable and upcyclable materials in education, representing an environmentally responsible approach that offers students practical experience with technologies and the principles of the circular economy. Creativity plays a key role in the educational process, especially in the integration of recycled or upcyclable electronic materials. This approach enables...

THE FUTURE OF VOCATIONAL EDUCATION IN GASTRONOMY:  PREPARING TEACHERS FOR THE DEMANDS OF MODERN SOCIETY

Patrik JANÍČEK

Journal of Technology and Information Education 2025, 17(2):233-249 | DOI: 10.5507/jtie.2025.013  

Vocational education in gastronomy plays a key role in the formation of a qualified workforce. Dynamic changes in the field of digitalization, sustainability and globalization require new approaches in education and higher preparedness of pedagogical staff for the challenges of the 21st century. The paper focuses on the need for systematic support for the professional development of teachers of vocational subjects and masters of vocational training. Based on the data obtained from the survey, we analyze the preferences of pedagogical staff in the field of further education, as well as their perception of the degree of integration of sustainability...

DIDAKTICKÝ POTENCIÁL ROZŠÍŘENÉ REALITY V PREGRADUÁLNÍ PŘÍPRAVĚ UČITELŮ MATEMATIKY

Eva NOVÁKOVÁ

Journal of Technology and Information Education 2025, 17(2):250-252 | DOI: 10.5507/jtie.2025.011  

Recenze publikace Jany Hnatové, Aleny Prídavkové a Jakuba Liptáka Rozšírená realita v primárnej matematickej edukácii. Analýza edukačných aktivit študentov – budúcich pedagogov, Prešov, Vydavatelství Prešovské univerzity, 2024, 204 s., ISBN 978-80-555-3369-8