Innovation in the design of curricula is widely discussed. Innovative curricula expose students to a diverse range of learning environments and prompt them to ask questions, stimulating their creativity and allowing them to develop a sense of initiative and to hone their problem-solving skills and ability to apply knowledge to practice. The…

In regard to teaching problem solving in technology education, three questions are posed: (1) Why should problem solving be the intent and content of technology education? (2) How can a problem-solving approach be incorporated into technology education programs? and (3) What must be done to implement a problem-solving approach in the junior high…