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Blake, Larry J. – 1985
The modern polytechnic college is an outgrowth of changes made in engineering curricula toward more theoretical and less practical applications oriented engineering science. A February 1985 survey revealed that there are currently 68 public, 17 private non-profit, and 7 for profit polytechnics in the U.S. Only 17 of these institutions are…
Descriptors: Articulation (Education), Community Colleges, Engineering Technology, Intercollegiate Cooperation
Wallace, Johnny M.; Carson, Cheryl – 1990
This module presents a real-world context in which mathematics skills are used as part of a daily routine. The context is the industrial and engineering technology area, and the module aims to help students see the significance of mathematics skills in performing daily tasks. Materials in the module, most of which are designed for the teacher to…
Descriptors: Career Development, Career Education, Definitions, Education Work Relationship
Hull, Daniel M.; Pedrotti, Leno S. – Engineering Education, 1986
Discusses the historical background of technical education. Assesses future directions including probable areas of need. Defines tasks to be performed and outlines needed skills and abilities. Proposes a training curriculum and considers articulation of high school and postsecondary education. (JM)
Descriptors: Associate Degrees, College Science, Core Curriculum, Engineering Technology
University of South Florida, Tampa. Dept. of Adult and Vocational Education. – 1991
This program guide identifies particular considerations in the organization, operation, and evaluation of laser electro-optic engineering technology programs. Contents include an occupational description and information on the following: program content, including a curriculum framework that details major concepts and intended outcomes and a list…
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Competence, Educational Resources, Employment Potential
Georgia Univ., Athens. Div. of Vocational Education. – 1983
This guide describes the requirements for courses in computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) that are part of engineering technology programs conducted in vocational-technical schools in Georgia. The guide is organized in five sections. The first section provides a rationale for occupations in design and in production,…
Descriptors: Competence, Competency Based Education, Computer Graphics, Computer Oriented Programs
Texas State Technical Coll., Waco. – 1996
This document is intended to help education and training institutions deliver the Machine Tool Advanced Skills Technology (MAST) curriculum to a variety of individuals and organizations. MAST consists of industry-specific skill standards and model curricula for 15 occupational specialty areas within the U.S. machine tool and metals-related…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Design, Computer Assisted Manufacturing, Course Content, Curriculum Development
Florida State Dept. of Education, Tallahassee. Div. of Applied Tech., Adult, and Community Education. – 1997
This document contains vocational education program course standards (curriculum frameworks and student performance standards) for exploratory courses, practical arts courses, and job preparatory programs offered at the secondary and postsecondary level as part of the technology education component of Florida's comprehensive vocational education…
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Communications, Competency Based Education, Construction (Process)
Miller, Lavonna; Draeger, Meg; Bowermeister, Bob; Wancho, Richard – 2002
This document, which lists engineering technologies competencies as identified by representatives from business and industry as well as secondary and post-secondary educators throughout Ohio, is intended to assist individuals and organizations in developing college tech prep programs that will prepare students from secondary through post-secondary…
Descriptors: Associate Degrees, Competency Based Education, Employment Potential, Employment Qualifications
Florida State Dept. of Education, Tallahassee. Div. of Applied Tech., Adult, and Community Education. – 1997
This document contains vocational education program course standards for exploratory courses, practical arts courses, and job preparatory programs offered at the secondary and postsecondary level as part of the industrial education component in Florida. Curriculum frameworks are provided for 144 programs/clusters; representative topics are as…
Descriptors: Aviation Technology, Behavioral Objectives, Communications, Competency Based Education
Ohio State Univ., Columbus. Center on Education and Training for Employment. – 1994
This document contains 27 units to consider for use in a tech prep competency profile for the occupation of electronics technician. All the units listed will not necessarily apply to every situation or tech prep consortium, nor will all the competencies within each unit be appropriate. Several units appear within each specific occupation and would…
Descriptors: Articulation (Education), Communications, Competence, Competency Based Education
Ohio State Univ., Columbus. Center on Education and Training for Employment. – 1994
This document contains 22 units to consider for use in a tech prep competency profile for the occupation of instrumentation control technician. All the units listed will not necessarily apply to every situation or tech prep consortium, nor will all the competencies within each unit be appropriate. Several units appear within each specific…
Descriptors: Articulation (Education), Communications, Competence, Competency Based Education
Ohio State Univ., Columbus. Center on Education and Training for Employment. – 1994
This document contains 25 units to consider for use in a tech prep competency profile for the occupation of electromechanical technician. All the units listed will not necessarily apply to every situation or tech prep consortium, nor will all the competencies within each unit be appropriate. Several units appear within each specific occupation and…
Descriptors: Articulation (Education), Competence, Competency Based Education, Computer Assisted Design
Ohio State Univ., Columbus. Center on Education and Training for Employment. – 1994
This document contains 30 units to consider for use in a tech prep competency profile for the occupation of electrical maintenance technician. All the units listed will not necessarily apply to every situation or tech prep consortium, nor will all the competencies within each unit be appropriate. Several units appear within each specific…
Descriptors: Articulation (Education), Communications, Competence, Competency Based Education
Harrington, Lois G. – 1998
This document is designed to help vocational/tech prep and applied academics teachers plan and present their subject matter in a more integrated manner. The introduction presents the rationale for the ideabook. It is designed to help teachers modify their instructional program to more closely match the demands and realities of the real world. The…
Descriptors: Academic Education, Annotated Bibliographies, Articulation (Education), Classroom Techniques
Ohio State Univ., Columbus. Center on Education and Training for Employment. – 1994
This document contains 33 units to consider for use in a tech prep competency profile for the occupation of mechanical technician. All the units listed will not necessarily apply to every situation or tech prep consortium, nor will all the competencies within each unit be appropriate. Several units appear within each specific occupation and would…
Descriptors: Articulation (Education), Communications, Competence, Competency Based Education