In Taiwan, issues in technology education (TE), such as indeterminate core mission and unclear role, could be addressed through an objective knowledge map of research to discern directions of development and prospects. This study explores sub-fields, genres, characteristics, and trends in TE research in Chinese and English over 24 years through…

In order to respond to the ever-changing global economic environment, the technological and vocational education system in Taiwan needs to be dramatically reformed to the changing needs of the domestic industrial structure. Integrating practical talents with practical industrial experiences and competences can help avoid discrepancy and close the…

Discusses a plan of action to assist industrial arts teachers with curriculum materials. A survey questionnaire was sent to industrial arts teachers in Michigan and responses are reported concerning source of content for courses taught, source of assistance for improving courses, and how many new topics are being taught. (CT)

Discusses public domain software and how to obtain it. Lists mail order and online sources of free or inexpensive public domain software. (CH)

Modification of materials is proposed as an alternative to compiling materials from scratch or using packaged materials just as they are without considering local needs. A Product Suitability Model'' and a list of Product Assessment Criteria'' are provided. (AG)

A new plastic mold design is developed with the aid of etched photo-sensitive plates. This activity teaches graphic arts as well as metals and plastics. (GR)

Describes the "Resources in Technology" materials that were reproduced in earlier issues of Man/Society/Technology. They were selected from materials developed by the Technology Education Program of West Virginia University. Describes how they were created and how they can be used by teachers, teacher educators, and supervisors. (JOW)

An investigation was made of the status of the teaching of practical subjects (industrial arts) in Zambia primary schools. Lecturers and students at teachers' colleges and primary school personnel agreed to interviews and responded to questionnaires which sought to identify problems in teaching vocational subjects. Information and data were sought…

This booklet is the third in a series of four instructional aids designed to implement the first phase of the industriology concept. In this book, 46 information sheets and 26 job sheets cover the content and activities as suggested in the Teaching Plan (VT 010 313) for Development and Structure of Industry--the first phase of the Industriology…

The Construction procedures and working drawing of an impact tester for wood or plastics materials testing. (GR)

Describes and includes a working drawing of a constructed wood expansion meter for use in materials technology experimentation. (GR)