"National Institute of Technology of Mexico" (in Spanish: "Tecnológico Nacional de México") as a decentralized body of the Mexico Ministry of Public Education, which has 266 affiliated institutes throughout the country and serves an enrollment of 556,270 students, seeks to offer top quality education geared towards the needs of…

Arguments about the content and structure of the curriculum for 14- to 18-year-old students in England continue apace, not least as a consequence of the National Curriculum review and proposed changes to qualifications. However, the majority of initiatives aimed at providing high-quality and rigorous technical pathways from age 14 onwards have…

The author spent many years in the classroom as a traditional technical education teacher. He was always attracted to emerging technologies, and visual technologies in particular interested him. In this article, he shares some of his experiences with setting up and running a very successful TV/video technology program.

As the world economy continues to evolve, businesses and industries must adopt new practices and processes in order to survive. Quality and cost control, work teams and participatory management, and an infusion of technology are transforming the way people work and do business. Employees are now expected to read, write, and communicate…

As the world economy continues to evolve, businesses and industries must adopt new practices and processes in order to survive. Quality and cost control, work teams and participatory management, and an infusion of technology are transforming the way people work and do business. Employees are now expected to read, write, and communicate…

A one-semester course is described which directly responds to the challenge that the scientific community addresses the question that the level of science literacy to the large number is small. It is designed for bright, highly motivated students who have only a basic high school background in chemistry and who have no plans for taking any more…

This report describes a project to develop a forest product technology curriculum that prepares students at the technical level, junior management, to work in the manufacturing of wood and bark into lumber, plywood, particle board, laminates, and pulp chips. Chapter 1 describes project objectives and procedures followed. In chapter 2 the history…

Suggests reasons why courses in industrial chemistry are desirable, briefly outlines the course taught at Colby College (Maine) for the past four years, and points out some lessons learned from this experience. (Author/SK)

Described is the three-year course sequence in computer hardware offered at Narragansett Regional High School in Baldwinville, Massachusetts. Utilizing mainly Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC) equipment, the course teaches hardware design, debugging, and programing, to prepare students for technician jobs or advanced study. Course startup is…

A description is provided of the Automated Manufacturing/Robotics program to be offered at Delaware County Community College beginning in September 1984. Section I provides information on the use of reprogramable industrial robots in manufacturing and the rapid changes in production that can be effected through the application of automated…

Aims, objectives, and structure of a multidisciplinary course designed to train technicians to deal with pollution and its effects are discussed. The main component of the course focuses on practical aspects of monitoring and attainment of necessary sampling and analysis skills. A summary of course topics (units) is included. (Author/JN)

Describes an interdisciplinary, team-taught Western Civilization course offered in two quarters at Greenville Technical College, North Carolina. Focuses on the content and format of the course, the use of Friday field trip labs, and student and faculty reactions. (AYC)

Stresses the need for qualified environmental science technicians and for training courses in this area. Provides program information and statistical summarization of a national diploma program for environmental technicians titled "Business and Technician Education Council." Reviews the program areas of environmental analysis and…

This report presents a master plan for the development of computer science and computer-related programs at Los Angeles Trade-Technical College for 1982 through 1985. Introductory material outlines the main elements of the plan: to analyze existing computer courses, to create new courses in Laser Technology, Genetic Engineering, and Robotics; and…

The development of a Mental Health Technology Program at Middlesex Community College is proposed. The 2-year program would train the student to become a middle-level generalist in the field of mental health with special abilities as a communicator. On successfully completing the program, the student would receive an Associate Degree in Mental…