RT Journal Article SR Electronic A1 DOSTÁL, Jiří A1 PRACHAGOOL, Veena T1 TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION AT A CROSSROADS - HISTORY, PRESENT AND PERSPECTIVES JF Journal of Technology and Information Education YR 2016 VO 8 IS 2 SP 5 OP 24 DO 10.5507/jtie.2016.006 UL https://jtie.upol.cz/artkey/jti-201602-0001.php AB The comparative study sees the issues of contemporary technology education in the international context. It notes the cultures of technology education in decline and a phenomenon called technical literacy paradox. Perspectives are delimited in the context of polytechnic principle and STEM concept. Based on the analysis, the extension of the term technology literacy of the emotional aspect is proposed. Based on the findings from abroad, the study presents the modern concept of technical instruction during the basic education. It is a broader understanding and it includes the industrial technology, construction technology, electrotechnology, ICT, transport technology, etc.