Industrial Arts/Technology Education as a Social Study: The Original Intent?.

Foster, Patrick N.

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Publication Date: 1995

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Industrial Arts/Technology Education as a Social Study: The Original Intent?

Foster, Patrick N.

Journal of Technology Education, v6 n2 p4-18 Spr 1995

The early intentions of Russell, Bonser, and Mossman to have industrial arts be a study of society and culture were never realized. Today, technology education continues to emphasize the technical aspects of industry and technology and not the social dimensions. (SK)

Descriptors: Educational Philosophy, Elementary Secondary Education, Industrial Arts, Social Studies, Social Theories, Technology Education

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Language: English

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