Document Type
Article
Journal/Book Title/Conference
Journal of Technology Education
Volume
20
Issue
2
Publisher
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Publication Date
2009
First Page
65
Last Page
80
Abstract
Technology education is a field of study that seeks to promote technological literacy for all students. According to a recent study, in the United States, technology education is part of the state framework for 38 states, there are approximately 35,909 middle or high school technology teachers, and technology education is most frequently an elective course (Meade & Dugger, 2004). Indeed, students have an opportunity to learn about the processes and knowledge related to technology that are needed to solve problems and extend human capabilities through technology education. Wright and Lauda (1993) defined technology education as a program designed to help students “develop an understanding and competence in designing, producing, and using technological products and systems, and in assessing the appropriateness of technological actions” (p. 4).
Recommended Citation
Wicklein, R. G., Smith, P. C., & Kim, S. J. (2009). Essential concepts of an engineering design curriculum in secondary technology education. Journal of Technology Education, 20(2), 65-80.
Comments
Originally published by Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. HTML fulltext available through the Journal of Technology Education.