Describes the evolution of technological education in the Canadian province of Ontario, in five of seven areas (the remaining two are discussed in an article to follow): (1) technology and technological education; (2) historical foundations; (3) catalysts for change in the 1980s; (4) precursors to current curriculum offerings; and (5) technology…

Explores several engineering concepts as the basis of teaching programs for schools, examines ways in which these concepts are modified and adapted to technical and vocational education, and identifies consequences for teacher education. Focuses on the transformation of models in academic disciplines and extracts knowledge useful for decision…