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Jonassen, David H.; Henning, Philip – Educational Technology, 1999
Explores the utility of mental models as learning outcomes in using complex and situated learning environments. Describes two studies: one aimed at eliciting mental models in the heads of novice refrigeration technicians, and the other an ethnographic study eliciting knowledge and models within the community of experienced refrigeration…
Descriptors: Cognitive Mapping, Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Structures, Ethnography
Peer reviewedRopohl, Gunter – International Journal of Technology and Design Education, 1997
Stresses the difference between technological and technical knowledge, starting with the distinction of natural science, engineering science (technology) and engineering practice (technics). Discusses the relationship between science and technology. The classification of knowledge types is used for determining which kind of knowledge may seem…
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Engineering, Information Technology, Knowledge Level
Milrad, Marcelo – Journal of Instruction Delivery Systems, 1998
Describes the development of multimedia applications designed for disseminating technical information to technicians and service engineers; these applications were developed within the Interactive Manuals project, sponsored by the Swedish National Board for Industrial and Technical Development. (AEF)
Descriptors: Computer Software Development, Engineering, Foreign Countries, Information Dissemination
Direct linkFazarro, Dominick E. – Tech Directions, 2004
To compete globally in the 21st century, it is important to introduce more young people to industrial technology and improve technology-related education. All citizens must understand and know how to use technology (Burris, 1998). Knowledge, expertise, and economics will determine their future success in the world's markets. This article describes…
Descriptors: High School Students, Technology Education, Career Exploration, Technical Occupations
Anisimov, P. F.; Guniavina, N. L. – Russian Education and Society, 2004
Today the basic directions in the development of secondary professional education are being set by the modernization of social life, the priority development of a number of sectors of the economy, tendencies of the scientific and technical renovation of production relating to science-intensive and information-based technologies, and the use of…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Specialists, Secondary Education, Educational Attainment
Collin, Kaija – Journal of Workplace Learning, 2006
Purpose: The paper seeks to investigate design engineers' and product developers' learning through their work. The aim was to approach designers' work practice and their learning in the course of it as perceived by the designers themselves. The aim is also to examine their learning through the various individual and social processes, which take…
Descriptors: Design, Engineering, Technical Occupations, Learning
Mosvick, Roger K. – 1982
A communication activities audit was completed by managers and technicians (N=213) from four high technology industries in a study conducted to examine the scope and kinds of communication activities of these professionals. Respondents' responsibilities ranged from lower middle-management/technical professional to senior-level management/technical…
Descriptors: Administrators, Business Communication, Business Correspondence, Communication Research
Peer reviewedWilburn, Adolph Y. – Science, 1974
Examines the present degree of participation of black Americans in scientific and technical occupations, discusses problems to be confronted, and recommends strategies for increasing the employment of minorities in scientific and engineering fields. (JR)
Descriptors: Black Employment, Blacks, Careers, Employment Level
Peer reviewedKoch, James L. – Sociology of Work and Occupations, 1974
The study compares technician work values with professionals, and, through a need-environment congruity model, identifies primary situational factors associated with their occupational roles. Three important concerns emerged--opportunities for: structure and feedback, job control, and personal growth and development. (Author/AJ)
Descriptors: Individual Development, Individual Power, Job Satisfaction, Morale
Peer reviewedDodge, Richard A. – BioScience, 1974
Describes Project BIOTECH, a program for the development of teaching modules for the education and training of life science technicians. (JR)
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, Educational Media, Educational Programs, Instructional Materials
Schwing, Carl M. – 1973
This guide describes standard operating job procedures for the screening and grinding process of wastewater treatment facilities. The objective of this process is the removal of coarse materials from the raw waste stream for the protection of subsequent equipment and processes. The guide gives step-by-step instructions for safety inspection,…
Descriptors: Guides, Industrial Training, Instructional Materials, Job Training
Center for Occupational Research and Development, Inc., Waco, TX. – 1980
This technical specialty course is one of thirty-five courses designed for use by two-year postsecondary institutions in five nuclear technician curriculum areas: (1) radiation protection technician, (2) nuclear instrumentation and control technician, (3) nuclear materials processing technician, (4) nuclear quality-assurance/quality-control…
Descriptors: Emergency Programs, Learning Activities, Learning Modules, Nuclear Energy
Center for Occupational Research and Development, Inc., Waco, TX. – 1980
This technical specialty course is one of thirty-five courses designed for use by two-year postsecondary institutions in five nuclear technician curriculum areas: (1) radiation protection technician, (2) nuclear instrumentation and control technician, (3) nuclear materials processing technician, (4) nuclear quality-assurance/quality-control…
Descriptors: Inspection, Instrumentation Technicians, Learning Activities, Learning Modules
Download full textRONEY, MAURICE W. – 1965
A REFERENCE BASE OF GENERAL ABILITIES DESIGNED TO IDENTIFY TECHNICIAN OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENTS WHICH CAN BE TRANSLATED INTO EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM CONTENT INCLUDES (1) A FACILITY WITH MATHEMATICS WITH THE ABILITY TO USE ALGEBRA AND TRIGONOMETRY AS TOOLS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF IDEAS THAT MAKE USE OF SCIENTIFIC AND ENGINEERING PRINCIPLES, (2) A…
Descriptors: Ability, Criteria, Curriculum, Curriculum Development
Manpower Administration (DOL), Washington, DC. – 1968
While most servicemen have no trouble finding employment in the current booming job market, they often find themselves taking jobs beneath their highest skill levels, a loss not only to them but to their employers. Those whose military service was in non-technical jobs often can find jobs only at the beginners level and even those may be hard to…
Descriptors: Career Planning, Job Skills, Military Training, Occupational Surveys
