THE EVOLUTION OF THE CURRICULUM IN THE “TECHNOLOGY” COURSE IN GREEK SECONDARY EDUCATION SYSTEM: A COMPARATIVE CONTENT ANALYSIS OF THE 2014 AND 2023 CURRICULUM FOR GRADE 8 (2ND YEAR OF GYMNASIUM)
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