How do we create female inclusive participation within industrial design and technology in Australian school settings, with a curriculum which is consistent, relevant, innovative and cognitively challenging? We argue that the curriculum must be engaging and in step with international standards based on actual classroom practices, centred on deep…

Teaching students to make sound decisions based on self-awareness and career awareness is the goal of vocational guidance. Industrial arts experiences can develop the decision-making skills handicapped students need to select, train for, enter, and progress in an occupation. (SK)

This sixth in a series of eight modules for a course titled Mechanical Inspection describes the duties of the nuclear quality assurance/quality control technician that are associated with protective coatings, and the national standards that govern the selection, application, and inspection of protective coatings for the reactor containment…

This study finds that industrial arts programs rank screen printing as a top priority, although the process represents less than five percent of the industry. Screen printing and letterpress instruction is still offered because it is inexpensive and serves to introduce students to the concepts and vocabulary of photocomposition. (JB)

The author discusses the benefits of modeling (simulated experience where actual situations are reduced to manageable outcomes) and provides examples of how industrial arts educators can use modeling as a practical method of instruction. (JOW)

The author discusses the need for technological literacy for future citizens. He argues that technology should be emphasized throughout the curriculum. Recommendations are presented. (CH)

Program developed to meet war-time need is going strong 20 years later. (Editor)

A study determined the opinions of industrial arts teachers relative to the curriculum content reflected in the state plan, A Guide for Industrial Arts Education in Oklahoma. Data were gathered by a mail opinionnaire sent to all full-time industrial arts teachers from the elementary through university level. They were analyzed by (1) chi-square…

Defines artifical intelligence, categorizes the components of expert systems and natural language, and discusses the applications and impact on technology education. (SK)

This manual on belts and chain drives is one of a series of power mechanics texts and visual aids on theory, of operation, diagnosis, and repair of automotive and off-the-road agricultural and construction equipment. Materials provide basic information and illustrations for use by vocational students and teachers as well as shop servicemen and…

Argues that industrial teacher education programs should introduce students to technological literacy. To do so, faculty must (1) improve engineering skills, (2) review specific new technology, (3) deemphasize skill development and vocational preparation, and (4) switch from a project orientation to a problem-centered approach. (Author/CH)

Introduces the subject of industrial arts' role in postsecondary/adult education through a compilation of three recent documents discussing the history of industrial arts; its possibilities; and its role in postsecondary adult occupational education, recreational/avocational programs, and liberal arts/college parallel education. (For part one, see…

This monograph presents a compilation and review of selected technology education research literature published from 1980 through 1986. The paper seeks to reflect the breadth and variety of disciplined inquiry during this important period as the profession changed its name and focus from industrial arts to technology education. The review is…

This manual on modern gas and arc welding is one of a series of power mechanics texts and visual aids on the servicing of automotive and off-the-road agricultural and construction equipment. Materials provide basic information with illustrations for use by vocational students and teachers as well as shop servicemen and laymen. The eight sections…

Describes a study that attempted to determine whether males and females differ in their ways of solving industrial arts psychomotor assembly tasks. Results support the theory that there is a realistic difference in the way males and females think when solving psychomotor tasks. (NRJ)