This paper provides an account of the everyday workplace learning of cycle technicians. Derived from an ethnography of working cultures and practices at a bike shop in the North of England, this paper rests on a critical reading of Communities of Practice theory in order to explore the complex and heterogeneous learning of cycle technicians.…

This study involved a class of serving teachers in their second year of a Bachelor of Education degree programme, in which one of the pre-requisite courses covered during first year was 'Principles of Material Science' (PMS). At the time of study, they were studying 'Machine-shop Practice' (MsP); a course based on the "Design and…

The standards in this document are for Automotive Technology programs and are designed to clearly state what the student should know and be able to do upon completion of an advanced high-school automotive program. Minimally, the student will complete a three-year program to achieve all standards. Although these exit-level standards are designed…

This textbook covers the subject of vocational mathematics. This course may take the place of the first year algebra and the first year geometry in vocational classes in which it is not desirable to give the traditional course in algebra and geometry. This book may be used by the regular teacher in mathematics and by the shop teacher. It can be…

Filament winding of reinforced plastics is presented as a possible curriculum project. (GB)

Latest films, filmstrips, and posters, which have become available since a similar list was published in "School Shop" in April, 1974, are listed and described. Source addresses and some proces have been included. (Author/EA)

Typical objections to the inclusion of electricity instruction in the high school agricultural mechanics program (inadequate teacher preparation, equipment, and references) are met with proposed solutions in an outlined instructional unit which includes five lesson topics, suggested in-class and home farm learning activities, and illustrations of…

Shop layout, method of instruction, and two arc welding course descriptions are discussed. (MW)

The course outline has been prepared as a guide to assist the student in becoming proficient in trigonomical functions. This aids a machinist in making a complicated set-up so that he can perform a precision machine operation. The guide helps the instructor concentrate on the specific review that will be needed. After the review, the student is…

Recommends that the subject matter for industrial production in the school laboratory should emphasize pre- and post-production activities as well as the production process. (SB)

This woodshop group project of building a small storage shed is designed to associate the skills, tools, and equipment with actual industrial experience. (GB)

Schematic diagram and parts are presented for building a snow thrower. (GB)

A program for opening industrial arts to all students at Stout State University. (GB)