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Interlinking Technology Education and Tech-Prep: One School System's Approach.
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Lewis, Jack, Jr. – Technology Teacher, 1992
Describes the Gold Seal/Tech Prep program in Danville, Illinois, which includes a technology education concentration. The curriculum demonstrates why, because so many technology education courses were required for other core concentrations, it had to be an integral part of the new program. (JOW)
Descriptors: Articulation (Education), Curriculum Development, Program Implementation, Secondary Education
The Acculturation of Technology Education.
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Puk, Tom – Technology Teacher, 1993
Discusses the culture of technology, how it differs from the past, why change is needed, what are the problems associated with the change, and how technology education programs should be implemented. (JOW)
Descriptors: Acculturation, Cultural Context, Curriculum Development, Educational Change
Survey of Technology Education Problem-Solving Activities.
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De Luca, V. William – Technology Teacher, 1992
A study of 44 teachers who had experience in implementing problem-solving activities in technology education classes concluded that problem-solving activities are becoming an integral part of technology education. The outcomes of such activities depend on the processes and thinking techniques taught and applied. (JOW)
Descriptors: Higher Education, Problem Solving, Program Implementation, Secondary Education
Making the Curriculum Transition from Industrial Arts to Technology Education.
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Kuskie, Larry – Technology Teacher, 1991
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)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Facilities Design, Educational Objectives, Educational Philosophy
A Program for Preparing Teachers of Industrial Technology.
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Anderson, Lowell D.; And Others – Technology Teacher, 1988
Discusses the design and implementation of programs to prepare the technology education teacher of the future. Teacher educators can review and implement trends in the philosophical and curricular development of the profession and move into meeting the trends of curriculum innovation in secondary schools. (JOW)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Innovation, Educational Trends, Higher Education
Integrating Glass Technology into Secondary School Technology Education Programs.
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Hacker, Michael; Grey, Paul – Technology Teacher, 1985
Processing of the three major groups of modern glasses is described. Low-melting-point glasses and the roles of their ingredients are discussed. Other processes (calcining, melting, fining the batch, annealing, testing for stress, colorants) are explained. Finally, a secondary-level pilot program for glass technology is suggested. (CT)
Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Glass, Grade 9
Lingering Concerns about Technology Education.
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Johnson, Charles D.; Betts, M. Roger – Technology Teacher, 1989
Some typical teacher concerns about technology education are explored. Answers reflect the belief that implementing technology education does not require entirely new instruction methods. Concerns explored include (1) use of the project method, (2) specialized equipment, (3) problem-solving, (4) needs of special students, and (5) teacher skills.…
Descriptors: Individual Needs, Industrial Arts, Laboratory Equipment, Problem Solving