the power and promise of technology and engineering education kendall n. starkweather, ph.d....
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THE POWER AND PROMISE OFTHE POWER AND PROMISE OFTECHNOLOGY AND ENGINEERINGTECHNOLOGY AND ENGINEERING
EDUCATIONEDUCATION
Kendall N. Starkweather, Ph.D.International Technology & Engineering Educators Association
United States of [email protected]
[A Brief ITEEA History]
Working safely is not an after thought, it is the primary thought in all good programs.
Addressing Safety and Health Programsin Technology Education
• Environment• Human Factors• Tools & Equipment• Processes• Materials• Outside Influences• Feedback
Safety System Design forTechnology Education
• Information• Tools, materials, machines• Computer and calculators• Operating and maintaining systems• Document processes and
procedures• Diagnosing systems
Standards for Technological Literacy
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)www.epa.gov
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)www.osha.gov
The Center for Disease Control (CDC)www.cdc.gov
The National Institute for Occupational Health and Safety (NIOSHI)www.cdc.gov/homepage.html The National Safety Council (NSC)www.nsc.org
ITEEA’s Safety System Design for Technology Education 3rd Editionwww.iteea.org/SafetySystem.pdf
National Resources
• It is impossible to imagine a life without technology and engineering.• It is an education that can start at the earliest grade levels and continue
through life.• Imagine experiences to study the grandest skyscraper, personal
transportation vehicles, microscopic medical devices, and more…
Power and Promise of Technology & Engineering
• The superiority of a country as a leader in technology is a desired quality.
• The ability of an educational system to produce individuals with the technological abilities is also a desired quality.
• No school subject unleashes the spirit of innovation like technology and engineering education.
• Students must be able to apply their knowledge to improve people’s lives in meaningful ways.
• Education should be the cornerstone in terms of helping students be creative problem solvers while helping to shape futures.
Imagine an education based on thoughts that turn ideas into reality…
Why are the T & E so important?
National ScienceEducation Standards,National Research Council
Science Seeks to Understandthe Natural World
“Technology is the innovation, change, or modification of the natural environment in order to satisfy perceived human wants and needs.” International Technology and Engineering Educators Association
Science vs. Technology
• Deals with the natural world.• Is very concerned with what is
(exists) in the natural world. (i.e.: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Astronomy, Geology, etc.)
• Deals with how humans modify, change, alter, or control the natural world.
• Is very concerned with what can or should be designed, made, or developed from natural world materials and substances to satisfy
human needs and wants
Science vs. TechnologyContinued
• Is concerned with inquiries that seek out the meaning of the natural world by “inquiry,” “discovering what is,” “exploring,” and using “the Scientific Method.”
• Is concerned with such processes that we use to alter/change the natural world such as “invention,” “innovation,” practical problem solving, and design.
• Invention: Students develop an idea for an invention by designing and construction a working model or prototype of a gadget.
• Communication: Students examine communication processes, design, and develop a commercial project promoting school spirit.
• Power and Energy: Students gain an understanding of wind energy as they construct a device that captures wind energy and converts it to electricity.
• Mechanical Toys: Students investigate two mechanical devices and design a toy that uses both to create movement.
Young Children Activity Titles
• Exploring Technology• Invention and Innovation• Foundations of Technology
Selected Course Titles & Guides
• Technological Issues and Impacts• Technological Design• Engineering Design
• Robotics Engineering & Automation• Modeling and Simulation• Science and Engineering
Specialized Sets of Title Courses