Ebook: Integrating Advanced Technology into Technology Education

Technology is a dynamic field in which new developments take place continuously. Education traditionally lacks behind the latest developments in this subject area. Therefore it is necessary to consider updating education regularly. The NATO Advanced Research Workshop "Integrating Advanced Technology into Technology Education" discussed necessary changes in technology education caused by new developments in technology. It was held in Eindhoven, The Netherlands, October 9-12, 1990. Our impression is that there was a fruitful interaction between educationalists, policy makers, and industrialists. These groups all have their own way of approaching technology education and the conference gave them an opportunity for sharing ideas that come from these various approaches. The participants felt that the issue of integrating advanced technology into technology education was quite relevant. There was a high degree of commitment in presentations and discussions. This led to the formulation of a number of recommendations to people in NATO countries who are involved in technology education. We as organizers appreciate the contributions of many people to this conference: NATO for financing it; Dr. Thomas Liao in particular for stimulating both NATO and us to realize it; the presenters for setting the scene for discussions; all participants for sharing ideas and perspectives; and finally Springer-Verlag for publishing the proceedings. April 1991 Michael Hacker Anthony Gordon Marc de Vries Introduction From the main theme of the conference --Integrating Advanced Technology into Technology Education --we distilled six questions: 1.

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This book addresses a new school subject, Technology Education, which is emerging in the NATO countries in response to the need to develop technologically literate citizens. Technology Education programmes prepare students to evaluate, control, and function confidently with the technology that characterizes their environment. This work relates to the integration of advanced technology into Technology Education programmes. The book includes contributions from international leaders in Technology Education who have attempted to show how technology, as a school subject, differs from classical science teaching, yet integrates the study of mathematics, science and social science within a practical, problem-based, "design-and-construct" approach.

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This book addresses a new school subject, Technology Education, which is emerging in the NATO countries in response to the need to develop technologically literate citizens. Technology Education programmes prepare students to evaluate, control, and function confidently with the technology that characterizes their environment. This work relates to the integration of advanced technology into Technology Education programmes. The book includes contributions from international leaders in Technology Education who have attempted to show how technology, as a school subject, differs from classical science teaching, yet integrates the study of mathematics, science and social science within a practical, problem-based, "design-and-construct" approach.
Content:
Front Matter....Pages I-VIII
Front Matter....Pages 1-2
Investing in Education to Meet a National Need for a Technical-Professional Work Force in a Post-Industrial Economy....Pages 3-10
New and Emerging Technologies that are Influencing Industry and Society....Pages 11-18
Front Matter....Pages 19-19
Determinants of Advanced Technological Content in Technology Education Curriculum....Pages 21-39
The Evolution of Current Practice in Technology Education....Pages 41-55
Contemporary Technology: A Philosophic View....Pages 57-72
Technology Education as a Component of Fundamental Education: A National Perspective....Pages 73-89
Front Matter....Pages 91-91
The Relationship Between Science and Technology in the School Entitlement Curriculum....Pages 93-105
The Role of Technology Education as an Integrating Discipline....Pages 107-115
Front Matter....Pages 117-117
Implementation of Technology Education in a Large School System in England....Pages 119-125
Pre-College Technology Education and Instructional Technology: Preparing Students for the Workplace....Pages 127-136
Front Matter....Pages 137-137
Learning with Micro-Robotics Activities....Pages 139-147
Integration of CAD/CAM and Information Technology into Technology Education....Pages 149-157
Front Matter....Pages 159-159
Fostering Greater Cooperation in the Development of International Technology Education....Pages 161-166
Technology Education in the National Curriculum in England and Wales....Pages 167-178
Summary Recommendations....Pages 179-179
Back Matter....Pages 181-190

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This book addresses a new school subject, Technology Education, which is emerging in the NATO countries in response to the need to develop technologically literate citizens. Technology Education programmes prepare students to evaluate, control, and function confidently with the technology that characterizes their environment. This work relates to the integration of advanced technology into Technology Education programmes. The book includes contributions from international leaders in Technology Education who have attempted to show how technology, as a school subject, differs from classical science teaching, yet integrates the study of mathematics, science and social science within a practical, problem-based, "design-and-construct" approach.
Content:
Front Matter....Pages I-VIII
Front Matter....Pages 1-2
Investing in Education to Meet a National Need for a Technical-Professional Work Force in a Post-Industrial Economy....Pages 3-10
New and Emerging Technologies that are Influencing Industry and Society....Pages 11-18
Front Matter....Pages 19-19
Determinants of Advanced Technological Content in Technology Education Curriculum....Pages 21-39
The Evolution of Current Practice in Technology Education....Pages 41-55
Contemporary Technology: A Philosophic View....Pages 57-72
Technology Education as a Component of Fundamental Education: A National Perspective....Pages 73-89
Front Matter....Pages 91-91
The Relationship Between Science and Technology in the School Entitlement Curriculum....Pages 93-105
The Role of Technology Education as an Integrating Discipline....Pages 107-115
Front Matter....Pages 117-117
Implementation of Technology Education in a Large School System in England....Pages 119-125
Pre-College Technology Education and Instructional Technology: Preparing Students for the Workplace....Pages 127-136
Front Matter....Pages 137-137
Learning with Micro-Robotics Activities....Pages 139-147
Integration of CAD/CAM and Information Technology into Technology Education....Pages 149-157
Front Matter....Pages 159-159
Fostering Greater Cooperation in the Development of International Technology Education....Pages 161-166
Technology Education in the National Curriculum in England and Wales....Pages 167-178
Summary Recommendations....Pages 179-179
Back Matter....Pages 181-190
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