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Yes, There is Research Support for Technology Education!. An ITEA Task Force Report. Objective. Identify a research database of effective practices in technology education and disseminate related information. Philip Reed, Chair Jim Carlson Fred Figliano Hal Harrison Hyuksoo Kwon.
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Yes, There is Research Support for Technology Education! An ITEA Task Force Report
Objective • Identify a research database of effective practices in technology education and disseminate related information.
Philip Reed, Chair Jim Carlson Fred Figliano Hal Harrison Hyuksoo Kwon Johnny Moye Phyllis Opare John Ritz Roger Skophammer John Wells Task Force Members
Sources • Scholarly publications • JTE, JITE, JTS, TTT, Journal of Research in Science Education, Journal of Engineering Education, & International Journal of Technology and Design Education). • Databases • ProQuest, ODU, ERIC • PATT Conference Proceedings • Email Solicitation
Classifications • Curriculum • Instruction • History, Philosophy, and Literature • Design/Technology • Elementary Technology Education • Return on Investment
Curriculum • Standards for Technological Literacy, technical and social/cultural, appropriate technology, sustainable technology, etc.
Instruction • Teaching methods, technology teacher preparation, facilities/environment, student organizations and competitions, integrative approaches including STEM, etc.
History, Philosophy, and Literature • Reviews and syntheses of research, research supporting technology education philosophy and literature, etc.
Design/Technology • International design and technology, the design process, engineering design, creativity, etc.
Elementary Technology Education • Research support for elementary technology teaching and learning, teacher preparation, history, philosophy, literature, etc.
Return on Investment • Technology education’s contribution to general education, student retention, employment, the economy, etc.
Summary & Conclusions • This is a start… • Database will be posted on the ITEA website. • The majority of research is available online. • The profession does have research!