Discloses the objectives of technology education and its evolution as a discipline. Outlines the history of the philosophical perspectives underlying the movement. Examines the transition of industrial arts into technology education. Contains 21 references. (DDR)

Discusses elements in selecting program content in the design of industrial arts curricula: the cluster approach, using a trade-and-job-analysis approach to curriculum design, or the concept approach, which takes a broader emphasis from the social institution of industry and the knowledge base of technology. (MF)

A project was conducted to review industrial arts curriculum needs and to formulate recommendations relative to curriculum revision in Louisiana. The state was divided into three regions for administrative purposes. A needs assessment instrument was developed and mailed to each industrial arts teacher in the state (as of 1979), with a 50 percent…

This project was conducted to develop an apprentice-related training curriculum for cabinetmakers and millmen in Oregon. During the project, a task inventory for the occupation of cabinetmaker/millman was produced, the components of a complete four-year related training program were identified, a nationwide search for existing instructional…

Technology education is a new direction in education and requires a shift to a more universal and process-oriented educational approach. The Bernard High School (NJ) has replaced its industrial arts program with a totally articulated technology education program that will become effective in fall 1987. (MD)

These standards have been developed to provide a rationale and educational model for establishing Technology Education programs and for modifying Industrial Arts programs to reflect characteristics of technological systems. National curriculum theories and practices and Delaware's Educational Goals have provided the foundation for the development…

Guidelines for the development of courses and programs of industrial arts for local school districts in New York State are provided in this guide designed for administrators, curriculum personnel, supervisors, and teachers. Following a discussion of student program options, a basic series of suggested courses (titles and course topics) are…

This pamphlet is intended to be a guide to the development and implementation of the home economics and industrial arts components of a multicultural, non-sexist curriculum. Included are the rationale and philosophy of the curriculum plan, the legal requirements as defined by the Iowa State Board of Education, the goals and objectives of the…

Designed as a resource for implementing the Wisconsin Guide to Local Curriculum Improvement in Industrial Education, K-12, this handbook is intended to aid industrial educators in developing and incorporating values and attitudes in their programs. The first section presents a values rationale to provide a set of ideas to use in developing a…

This report presents the proceedings of a conference on the integration of multicultural and nonsexist approaches into the home economics and industrial arts programs of elementary and secondary schools. The report contains keynote addresses, overviews of each Conference session, and many of the materials made available to conference participants.…

This guide was developed in New Hampshire to assist schools in upgrading their industrial arts programs to technology education programs reflecting the state of the art in the technology education curriculum. It was developed through visits to many New Hampshire schools, as well as schools and colleges in 10 other states, and attendance at several…

Oregon offers this guide to assist educators in establishing career education programs in small schools, K-12. Section 1 gives suggestions for promoting awareness, exploration, and preparation and lists goals for incorporating career educational concepts into all areas of the curriculum. Emphasis is placed on vocational clusters and special…

This operational level implementation guide is intended for the local or state curriculum designer of industrial arts/technology education curricula. A rationale and mission statement for industry and technology education appear first. The assumptions upon which program structures were developed are listed, and the three model program structures…

This handbook is intended to assist in the assessment and refinement of teacher preparation for industrial technology education in Texas. The first section contains preliminary information on the significance, development, and use of the guidebook. Provided next is an industrial technology teacher preparation assessment instrument that is based on…

This technology implementation plan for industrial education has been developed to provide Montana educators with an articulated plan for industrial education from junior high through adult levels. It is intended to help the teacher to (1) develop an understanding of the philosophical base upon which a forward-looking industrial education program…