ERIC Number: ED538911
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2009
Pages: 7
Abstractor: ERIC
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A Case Study of the Implementation of an Engineering Program into a High School Technology Education Classroom. Research in Engineering and Technology Education
Shumway, Steven; Wright, Geoff
National Center for Engineering and Technology Education
Using a case study format, the authors' objective was to collect data related to the following research questions: (1) What criteria do teachers and districts use when selecting engineering design experiences for infusion into high school classes and which of these criteria are most effective?; and (2) What issues, opportunities, and constraints do teachers confront as they infuse engineering concepts into technology education? Findings include: (1) It is imperative that the teacher have a passion for technology beyond mere subject expertise and be willing to include contemporary techniques, tools, processes, and issues in the course; (2) Teachers need to ensure their administrators understand the need to have a contemporary technology education program focused on engineering; (3) Teachers need to be aware of contemporary technology and engineering education issues, trends, processes, techniques, standards, and tools; and (4) There will be obstacles when making the transition to (or adopting a new) technology and engineering program, however, they are limited to issues of facilities, administrative concerns, teacher training, and pedagogical issues.
Descriptors: Secondary School Teachers, Academic Standards, Observation, Selection Criteria, Engineering Education, Engineering, Technology Education, Pedagogical Content Knowledge, Educational Policy, Educational Environment, Workshops, Inservice Teacher Education, Case Studies, Curriculum Implementation, Curriculum Development, Barriers, Design, STEM Education, Science Curriculum, Secondary School Curriculum, Federal Aid, Interviews
National Center for Engineering and Technology Education. c/o Department of Engineering Education Utah State University, 4160 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322. Tel: 435-797-0213; Fax: 435-797-2567; e-mail: ncete@usu.edu; Web site: http://ncete.org
Publication Type: Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education; High Schools; Secondary Education
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Language: English
Sponsor: National Science Foundation
Authoring Institution: National Center for Engineering and Technology Education (NCETE)
Identifiers - Location: Utah
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