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Creating a Sustainable Future for Technology Education
Janel M. Kerr, M.Ed., M.Ed., Ed. S. P.-T. Ed.University of Idaho
March 18, 2010
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Grant Info Internal UI grant, aimed at
“faculty- or staff-led projects that revise curriculum to include environmental, economic, or social sustainability. “
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My course
PTTE 449 Appropriate Technology and Alternative Energy
Undergraduate, upper division
Currently an elective Open to all students
on campus
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How did we get here?
Student interest
Personal Interest
Sustainability Center Grant Opportunity
Genuine need for change
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Course Aims and Philosophy “Real things that people can/will actually
do”
Separating the hype from materials and techniques that actually work
Generating an understanding of individual impact
Making a positive change
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Place-based Education
Community
Science and Math
Technology Education
Environment Sustainabil
ity
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A little context
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Idaho
•Agriculture•Timber•Recreation and Tourism
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Moscow
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Our home campus
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Prior Knowledge
Considers family and cultural background
Education Experience
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Student Population
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What is “Appropriate Technology”?
Consideration of:
cultural and social issues, politics and ethics Economics the natural environment.
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Reading and Discussion
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Social Sustainability
Considering the impact on others Classroom Community “life expectancy” of pre-service
Technology Education teachers Practicing what we preach
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Research and Evaluation
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Transformational Learning
Changes in emotion or beliefs as shown through actions (Mezirow, 2000, p. 8).
Investigation Reflection Action
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Usability
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Alternative to what?
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Activities
Movies and Presentations Research and Discussion Field trips Application
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Culture of Sustainability
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Learning Outcomes Application of STEM concepts Informed citizens and consumers Increased research Agents for change
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Where do we go from here?