The author suggests the possibility that teachers, students, parents, and school systems do not like the changes in the industrial arts curriculum and prefer the traditional curriculum to "technology" education. (CT)

Presents a conceptual approach to changing curriculum from industrial arts to technology education. Discusses the need for philosophical and objective development on the part of teachers. Describes how curriculum needs to evolve, facilities must be designed, and the whole implementation process must be evaluated. (JOW)

This report contains selected findings from a research project that investigated field experiences in industrial technology education. Funded by the Texas Education Agency, the project addressed the identification of characteristics of a model field experience in industrial technology education. This was accomplished using the Delphi technique.…