Problem-Solving Skills Technology Education is based on the modular approach. Problem solving is developed in design briefs given for each modular activity. The parameters are set, then students use whatever method seems appropriate to solve the problem, which encourages multiple solutions. Many projects are group activities, where the work of one group is assessed by another group. Students are assessed throughout the program in terms of their abilities in this area.
Student teaching provides one opportunity to assess a student's problem-solving skills.
All of this involves critical thinking, decision making, and problem solving. This feedback comes from administrators and other teachers in the field. Still, our graduates are in high demand because of the shortage of teachers in Technology Education. Students have a selection of jobs not only in Montana but in other states as well. Information obtained from students as part of the student teaching seminar indicates that most of them feel prepared to teach in the area of Technology Education.