학술논문

Technology Education Today. Fastback 380.
Document Type
Guides - Non-Classroom
Source
Subject
Elementary Secondary Education
Science and Society
Science Education
Technology Education
Language
English
Abstract
Technology education is evolving as an essential subject in schools. Because it is a new subject there are varying opinions about what technology education is and where and how it should be taught. This booklet focuses on answering questions related to technology education including those dealing with the relationship between technology and science, the current status of technology education, and the education of future citizens to live in a technological world that is becoming increasingly complex. Chapter titles include: "Technology and Science"; "What is Technology Education"; "A Historical Perspective"; "Three Levels of Technology Education" (awareness of technology, technological literacy, and technological capability); "Technology Education and the Science, Technology, Society Movement"; and "Conclusion." Resources in technology education are listed. (Contains 31 references.) (JRH)