As shown by MetLife's 2010 "Survey of the American Teacher," America's educators strongly believe that all students should graduate from high school ready for college and a career (85 percent). Additionally, according to MetLife's 2009 survey, 86 percent of teachers believe that setting high expectations for students will…

To raise the achievement of every student, Maryland designed "Achievement Matters Most," a plan for public schools that sets goals in the areas of achievement, teaching, testing, safety, and family involvement in schools. Achievement Matters Most supports Maryland schools' efforts to meet the goals of the federal No Child Left Behind…

The Vocational Equity Research, Training and Evaluation Center (VERTEC) was established in 1988 to increase females' access to, and opportunities in, vocational education programs that are nontraditional for their gender. The research, technical assistance and advocacy that has been provided by VERTEC staff over the last 21 years has established a…

Maryland's 24 school systems have made great strides in improving public education from pre-kindergarten through high school to ensure children are getting a high-quality education. This guide provides information and online links, including: (1) Maryland's state testing and reporting processes; (2) Programs available to support student…

Project management covers a wide range of skills and is one of the best forms of staff development available for the development of skills by doing. This publication is for the use of staff involved in e-learning development projects. An introduction and overview includes discussion of e-learning projects in general and why they are undertaken;…

Provides a rationale for using modular education and discusses how it can be used in the technology education classroom. Suggests that teacher-developed materials are more useful than those developed by vendors. (JOW)

Technology education is evolving as an essential subject in schools. Because it is a new subject there are varying opinions about what technology education is and where and how it should be taught. This booklet focuses on answering questions related to technology education including those dealing with the relationship between technology and…

Compares qualitative and quantitative research in terms of features, researcher role, design, data collection strategies, data analysis, and judgment. Offers advice about selecting a method. (SK)

Offers a guide to developing a K-12 technology education curriculum based on content standards that have been established. Discusses criteria: focus on students, exemplary teaching-learning practices, design and problem solving, technological literacy, integrated curriculum, and promotion of professional/technical careers. (JOW)

Suggests that elementary educators may be receptive to technology education because of the relevant, authentic experiences needed in the elementary classroom and an interest in teaching children about technology. Provides examples of adapting secondary technology activities to the elementary level. (JOW)

This manual is designed to provide support for workshop leaders--science supervisors, staff developers, principals, school change agents, and university instructors--who work with preservice and inservice teachers. The goal of the project was to develop a series of workshops that could support teachers of grades four to six as they shift to an…

The National Education Goal on Math and Science is that by the year 2000, U.S. students will be the first in the world in mathematics and science achievement. The programs in this booklet reflect the various aspects of U.S. Department of Education's efforts to support the achievement of this goal as well as its commitment to comprehensive…

The College of Integrated Science and Technology (CISAT) at James Madison University was founded to educate and graduate a well-rounded science student, one educated in science and technology but in a very different way than traditional programs. This document contains information about mission and objectives, curriculum, faculty, and students of…

This guide is designed as a companion document to the Reading Instructional Intervention Supplements, Grades 4-8, to provide the reading teacher options for including technology in instructional practices. Instructional intervention strategies for each grade level are listed and paired with resources such as student activities, suggested software,…

Discloses the objectives of technology education and its evolution as a discipline. Outlines the history of the philosophical perspectives underlying the movement. Examines the transition of industrial arts into technology education. Contains 21 references. (DDR)