The identification of factors which facilitate or impede the integration of technology education and tech prep /
The purpose of this study was to identify factors which
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| Format: | Thesis Book |
| Language: | English |
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| Summary: | The purpose of this study was to identify factors which facilitate or impede the integration of technology education and tech prep. The data for this study were collected through the use of a panel of experts. The panel of experts was assembled from the top four states, with regard to the integration of technology education and tech prep. The top four states, as identified in this study, were Illinois, South Carolina, Oregon, and Idaho. Members of the panel of experts were asked to identify the factors which facilitate or impede the integration of technology education and tech prep. Members were then provided with a list of all identified factors and asked to rate each factor on its level of importance. The factors were then arranged in ranked order according to the mean rating. 'Me factors which facilitate the integration of technology education and tech prep primarily fell into the categories of administration and curriculum development The administrative factors emphasized the support from all levels of administration as well as the linkages which have been formed between business, industry, secondary schools and post-secondary schools. The factors which impede the integration of technology education and tech prep revolve around two main obstacles lack of communication and resistance to change. Factors regarding communication range from a lack of understanding of what tech prep is, to the exclusion of technology education personnel from the curriculum design process. The resistance to change results not only from teachers guarding their turf, but also from the fact that a large number of technology education teachers are nearing retirement and are not willing to change at this late date. Technology education courses are included in many articulated programs and even serve as a core in several programs, however, only 18% of the technology education teachers are currently involved in the implementation of tech prep. In order for technology education and tech prep to have a positive effect on students, technology education teachers must get involved and actively seek opportunities for integration. |
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| Item Description: | Vita. "Major subject: Industrial Education". |
| Physical Description: | x, 111 leaves : illustrations ; 28 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references. |