F,Sp,Su Update teachers on new technical practices with plastics and wood materials, and processes which affect teaching strategies. F,Sp,Su Provides experiences in various aspects of metalworking and foundry technology. Students use laboratory equipment to develop products or experiments for use in teaching. F,Sp,Su Research and social events reviewed and curriculum developed to meet these priorities. Students use materials and resources to prepare curriculum guides needed by local school divisions.
Students build, modify and repair equipment.
Preservice and inservice vocational teachers are familiarized with terminology and materials essential to competency-based instruction. Su A course based upon the identification and attainment of prespecified outcomes. Instruction designed to assist students in developing Competency-Based instruction in the major areas of the technology education curriculum. Also, emphasis on technology laboratory plans and layouts. The course provides opportunities for students to work independently on problems in major area under the guidance of an assigned professor.