This study aims to determine the competencies of Grade VI teachers teaching Technology and Livelihood Education (TLE). The survey questionnaire design utilizing frequency count, ranking and chi square were used to carry out this study. Result shows that majority of the TLE teachers belong to the categories of young and middle ages. Most of them…

Pedagogically aimed craft education was established around the same time as the school-based system of formative education, under the term Sloyd. This refers to a pedagogical system of manual training that promotes general child development, through the acquisition of the technical skills employed in woodwork, metalwork, sewing, knitting and the…

The Council on Technology Teacher Education (CTTE)'s 2011 yearbook is its sixtieth, making the series one of the longest-lived of its kind in the US. The yearbook series was founded in part to demonstrate the intellectual maturity of the field; today professionals in the field affirm its "uninterrupted tradition of scholarly excellence and…

The national study sampled 227 public and private colleges and universities which have programs of industrial teacher education. Usable returns were received from 176. Four-fifths of the document consists of a tabulated display of questionnaire responses. The opening section of the document briefly outlines the need for information, sources of…

San Jose State College in California has special features in its course for industrial arts teachers. Ralph C. Bohn, Chairman of the College's Department of Industrial Studies, describes the course and the reasons for its special character. (Editor)

Discusses two reform movements affecting public schools: (1) the transition of traditional industrial arts curriculum to technology education and (2) the reform in teacher education. (JOW)

The Industrial Arts Fellowship Program provides an opportunity for 24 experienced teachers to pursue graduate study related to two occupational clusters: industrial materials and processes or energy and propulsion systems. As part of their studies, students developed, field tested, and evaluated curriculum materials which applied these evolving…

Reviews the current status of the supply of industrial arts/technology teachers and examines empirical, political, and philosophical issues of teacher recruitment. Discusses effective recruitment practices based on research of the teacher education population. (SK)

Described is a 1972 study investigating industrial arts teacher preparation policies, the purpose of industrial arts, the curriculum taught to prospective teachers, the physical layout of the schools, and equipment and staffing policies. (Author/AG)

Since philosophy is the controlling factor in teaching (because every teacher operates from a theoretical base), industrial arts teachers need to be familiar with the prevalent doctrine of Education as Formal Discipline and with Dewey's doctrine of Education as Growth, where industrial arts had its origins, to formulate successful programs. (AJ)

Presents practical ideas and suggestions for teacher educators, supervisors, and classroom teachers that can assist industrial arts in realizing its potential as an integral part of the public school curriculum. (CT)

The major purpose of this study was to investigate and provide relevant information on the use of innovative practices, such as methodology, teaching skills, etc., by industrial arts teacher educators who teach professional courses. Data were obtained from a synthesis of information retrieved from practicing industrial arts teacher educators and…

Since industrial arts classes frequently include many students with special needs, teacher educators must prepare future industrial arts teachers for working with these students. (BP)