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Cooperative work-study programs are being used increasingly in technology education. In some foreign colleges, co-op programs are requisite. The author advocates an international co-op program utilizing the best of many ...
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Cites curriculum relevance and faculty competence as two particular and acute concerns of the technical institution. Advocates the formation of consortia consisting of several institutions to keep abreast of technologica...
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Reports on a limited survey of published curriculum guides to determine if courses in the category of "technical sciences" are included in engineering technology curricula, what courses appear most frequently, and what p...
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Reviews both baccalaureate and associate degree programs in engineering technology. These programs have increased and expanded primarily as a response to society's demand for technical manpower. (MLH)...
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Discusses the problem (facing institutions of higher technical education) of maintaining continuing programs of institutional growth and providing for future development while meeting maintenance and operational costs. (...
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Reports that fewer than half of over one hundred engineering technology curricula surveyed included chemistry as a requirement. Qualitatively describes the content of courses surveyed. Argues for the inclusion of chemist...
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Discusses the responsibilities of technology educators for improving their relationships with the employers of school graduates, involving the conduct of efficient placement and follow-up activities, acquaintance with ma...
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Presents contemporary thinking on the mathematics requirements in the engineering technology curriculum. Includes a discussion of institutional practices in mathematics instruction pointing out similarities in content, q...
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Discusses the importance of pre-college, developmental remedial programs for students who lack adequate skills for success in the engineering technology study. A description of remedial course work in algebra, geometry, ...
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Discusses the importance of a safety orientation program in technical education and major components of a safety-conscious working enviroment. Suggests every institution take such measures as appointment of a safety offi...
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Curriculum elements, structure, and influences for engineering technology programs are listed and explained. (DT)...
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Suggests the use of individually paced instruction, projects, and directed individual study as teaching methods to encourage students' responsibility for learning. (CC)...
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Discusses the importance and procedures of conducting follow-up studies in engineering technology education. Indicates that technical colleges must use follow-up data to evaluate their programs and keep their educational...
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Describes engineering technology education as a humanistic process which must be continually monitored and evaluated on the basis of a comprehensive information system. Indicates that collection of useful information sho...