This document has been published by an ad-hoc committee with the purpose of guiding the development of industrial arts activities as an element of career education. The relationship of industrial arts education to career education and the scope and sequence of industrial arts activities within this relationship are discussed. The integration of…

Describes the technology education program developed at Rice Lake, Wisconsin, High School. The program was changed from industrial arts to technology education to keep pace with the technological advancements in society. (JOW)

In reviewing innovative industrial arts curriculums and suitable methods for their adoption, this report presents the major objectives of 20 innovative programs in four categories: (1) integrative programs, (2) interpretation of industry programs, (3) occupational family programs, and (4) technology-oriented programs. Materials were gathered by…

This bibliography presents approximately 80 citations of instructional materials pertaining to industrial arts. The entries were compiled from "Abstracts of Instructional Materials" (AIM) from Fall 1967 to Fall 1969. AIM is the quarterly publication which announces the availability of instructional materials acquired and processed by the…

Curricular development should be geared toward the study of industrial technology and must meet the needs of students. (MS)

The pilot project was intended to provide the industrial arts metals teachers with experiences and opportunities needed to help them plan, develop, and introduce occupationally-oriented information, activities, and experiences into industrial arts classes. Fourteen industrial arts metals teachers in the State of Missouri were selected from grades…

This pamphlet provides an overview of the present situation concerning technology education in Oklahoma. It lists learner outcomes, details the criteria for a technology education program, and illustrates the role of industrial arts/technology education in the total education system. The four functions that industrial arts/technology education…

Five career education institutes were conducted in West Virginia for 128 superintendents, principals, directors of vocational education, curriculum specialists, and guidance personnel representing 30 counties in the State. The general objective of the institutes was to provide meaningful information and experience upon which educators in local…

This article outlines suggested actions, activities, and the type of personal dedication necessary to begin a total technology education curriculum in a school district. It discusses program development, gathering information, getting funding, proposing the change to the administration, and the teacher's role. (CT)

An innovative curriculum where processing of materials, energy and information form a new base for industrial arts. (Editor)

A new role for industrial education allows the student to study industry and technology of the future through a sequence of industrial processes courses. (GR)

Provides educational planners with relevant, up-to-date information concerning the values and benefits of using industrial arts activities in grades K-6. Strategies for future curriculum modifications are suggested. (TA)

A program called OM (originally titled Olympics of the Mind), aimed at encouraging creativity in gifted and talented students via the industrial arts curriculum, is examined. Creative problem solving is discussed and examples of problems and format are included. Program effectiveness and public relations are described in detail. (CT)

The purpose of this manual is to provide a technique to help teachers better prepare for a teaching career in industrial education. Specifically, this manual, including the exercises, was developed to be used in weekly seminars for students enrolled in the St. Vincent Teachers' College (West Indies). It may also be used for staff development on an…