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Title: The Design of an Instrument to Assess Problem Solving Activities in Technology Education PDF
Url: https://scholar.lib.vt.edu/ejournals/JTE/v9n1/pdf/hill.pdf
Creator: Hill, Roger B.
Publisher: Journal of Technology Education
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Description: Literally millions of dollars have been spent during recent years to build and equip new or renovated technology education laboratories and to implement contemporary instructional strategies (R. Barker, personal communication, February 14, 1997). For instance, in the state of Georgia alone, over $23.9 million dollars has been spent since 1989 on modular-type programs (Gossett, 1997). Modular curriculum designs have been widely adopted and the integration of math, science, and technology explored. Modular designs typically provide students, working in pairs, opportunities to progress through a series of guided learning activities with an emphasis on problem solving and a hands-on, minds-on approach to learning about technology. Modular lessons are available to address over twenty different specific technological topics and more are being developed on a regular basis.



Although adoption of modular curriculum models is one of the most visible trends in contemporary technology education, other significant issues are also impacting the profession. In particular, efforts to equip students with the ability to solve problems, to think analytically, and to apply technical knowledge to real world situations have become integral to technology education (Technology for All Americans Project, 1996). Whether using a modular approach, a traditional unit lab approach, or some other organizational strategy for instruction, problem solving activities are a relevant and important part of technology education.



Target Audience: High School Faculty/Administrators
LC Classification: Bibliography. Library science. Information resources (General) -- Subject bibliography -- Education -- Special topics, A-Z -- Engineering education
Technology -- Chemical technology -- Chemical engineering
GEM Subject: Science -- Engineering
Vocational Education -- Trade and industrial
Resource Type: Reference Material
Instructional Material
Instructional Material -- Instructor Guide/Manual
Format: Document -- PDF
Audience: Educator
Learner
Education Level: High School
Higher Education
Higher Education -- Undergraduate (Lower Division)
Higher Education -- Undergraduate (Upper Division)
Higher Education -- Technical Education (Upper Division)
Higher Education -- Technical Education (Lower Division)
Vocational/Professional Development Education
Language: English
Access Rights: Free access
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Source: National Center for Manufacturing Education
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