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Download full textMorozov, Andrew; Kilgore, Deborah; Atman, Cynthia – Center for the Advancement of Engineering Education (NJ1), 2007
In this study, the authors used two methods for analyzing expert data: verbal protocol analysis (VPA) and narrative analysis. VPA has been effectively used to describe the design processes employed by engineering students, expert designers, and expert-novice comparative research. VPA involves asking participants to "think aloud" while…
Descriptors: Protocol Analysis, Discourse Analysis, Personal Narratives, Engineering
Defore, Jesse J. – Engineering Education, 1975
Reviews both baccalaureate and associate degree programs in engineering technology. These programs have increased and expanded primarily as a response to society's demand for technical manpower. (MLH)
Descriptors: College Science, Degrees (Academic), Engineering, Engineering Education
Gilli, Angelo C., Sr. – Engineering Education, 1975
A survey of graduates of associate degree programs in technological areas showed that these graduates are often dissatisfied with their jobs, tend to participate in continuing education programs, and are largely employed in major business enterprises or public service concerns. (MLH)
Descriptors: Associate Degrees, Employment Experience, Engineering, Engineering Technicians
Allen, John L.; Burns, William E. – Industrial Education, 1975
Instrument technicians install, repair, maintain, and adjust instruments which record, indicate, meter, or control. The article offers a case study illustrating the duties, background, and training required for the job. (MW)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Educational Background, Employment Qualifications, Instrumentation Technicians
Peer reviewedVetter, Betty M. – Science, 1974
Examines trends in both the numbers of graduating scientists and engineers and the demand for technological specialists in these fields. Indicates that the energy and environmental programs will create a demand for large numbers of scientists and engineers in a variety of traditional and interdisciplinary fields. (JR)
Descriptors: Editorials, Engineering Education, Engineers, Graduates
Bureau of Labor Statistics (DOL), Washington, DC. – 1977
This publication summarizes results of the Bureau of Labor Statistics' 18th annual salary survey of selected professional, administrative, technical, and clerical occupations in private industry as of March 1977. The survey provides nationwide salary averages (not including Alaska and Hawaii) and distributions for 78 work-level categories covering…
Descriptors: Administrators, Clerical Occupations, National Surveys, Occupational Surveys
Center for Occupational Research and Development, Inc., Waco, TX. – 1980
This program planning guide for a two-year postsecondary nuclear quality-assurance and quality-control technician program is designed for use with courses 26-32 of thirty-five in the Nuclear Technology Series. The purpose of the guide is to describe the nuclear power field and its job categories for specialists, technicians and operators; and to…
Descriptors: Learning Modules, Nuclear Energy, Postsecondary Education, Program Development
Center for Occupational Research and Development, Inc., Waco, TX. – 1980
This program planning guide for a two-year postsecondary nuclear instrumentation and control technician program is designed for use with courses 33-35 of thirty-five in the Nuclear Technology Series. The purpose of the guide is to describe the nuclear power field and its job categories for specialists, technicians and operators; and to assist…
Descriptors: Instrumentation Technicians, Learning Modules, Nuclear Energy, Postsecondary Education
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, 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: Instrumentation Technicians, Learning Activities, Learning Modules, Nuclear Energy
Hull, Daniel M. – 1980
A study was conducted to assist two-year postsecondary educational institutions in providing technical specialty courses for preparing nuclear technicians. As a result of project activities, curricula have been developed for five categories of nuclear technicians and operators: (1) radiation protection technician, (2) nuclear instrumentation and…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Instrumentation Technicians, Learning Modules, Nuclear Energy
GILES, FREDERIC T. – 1963
THIS 1963 CONFERENCE WAS ATTENDED BY REPRESENTATIVES FROM BOTH EDUCATION AND INDUSTRY. ITS THREE PURPOSES WERE TO INFORM PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYERS OF CURRENT TRENDS IN TECHNICIAN EDUCATION, TO PERMIT EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION AND OPINION ON THIS TRAINING, AND TO ENCOURAGE SUGGESTIONS FOR ITS IMPROVEMENT. THE TOPICS COVERED THE OUTLOOK FOR TECHNICAL…
Descriptors: Paraprofessional Personnel, School Business Relationship, Technical Education, Technical Occupations
STEPHENSON, DON – 1968
IN 1967, GRADUATES OF THE ELECTRONICS PROGRAM OF CONTRA COSTA COLLEGE WERE SENT A QUESTIONNAIRE ASKING HOW THEY RATED THE CURRICULUM AND WHAT THEY DID AFTER GRADUATION. THE 178 STUDENTS POLLED HAD GRADUATED AT ANY TIME DURING THE 14-YEAR LIFE OF THE PROGRAM. SEVENTY-EIGHT USABLE RESPONSES WERE RECEIVED, FROM WHICH THE FOLLOWING DATA WERE…
Descriptors: Electronic Technicians, Followup Studies, Paraprofessional Personnel, Questionnaires
PETERSON, CLARENCE E. – 1964
THIS IS THE FIRST OF A SERIES DESIGNED TO PROVIDE AID TO STATES IN ORGANIZING AND OPERATING PROGRAMS UNDER TITLE VIII OF THE NATIONAL DEFENSE EDUCATION ACT, PUBLIC LAW 85-864. IT FURNISHES--(1) GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT A TECHNOLOGY OR BROAD FIELD OF WORK, (2) COMPOSITE JOB DESCRIPTIONS OF REPRESENTATIVE OCCUPATIONS IN THAT FIELD OF WORK, (3) A…
Descriptors: Design, Drafting, Educational Needs, Engineering Drawing
HARRIS, NORMAN C. – 1967
THE JUNIOR COLLEGE HAS EMERGED AS THE APPROPRIATE TRAINING AGENCY FOR STUDENTS ENTERING MIDDLE MANPOWER JOBS REQUIRING A BALANCE OF COGNITIVE AND MANUAL ABILITY. THESE ARE THE STUDENTS WITH MIDDLE LEVEL ABILITIES AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS, FOR WHOM HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION IS NOT ENOUGH AND A 4-YEAR DEGREE NOT NECESSARY. PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED IN TRAINING…
Descriptors: Labor Force Development, Literature Reviews, Paraprofessional Personnel, Technical Education
