As people become more sophisticated in their understanding of the workings of the human mind, it becomes increasingly clear that the processes of teaching and learning are more complex and subtle than was once thought. Models of education that were appropriate in the past are now obsolete. Cornell (2002) proposed an emerging paradigm of teaching…

Integrating supportive design features and technology into the home are excellent ways to plan to make a home "age-friendly." When an immediate need occurs for eliminating barriers in an existing home, supportive design features and technology will most often need to be examined, and some form of implementation will need to take place. While…

The development and design of a technology education facility for the Montgomery County school system are described. (JOW)

Presents a conceptual approach to changing curriculum from industrial arts to technology education. Discusses the need for philosophical and objective development on the part of teachers. Describes how curriculum needs to evolve, facilities must be designed, and the whole implementation process must be evaluated. (JOW)