Technology Education: Learning How To Learn in a Technological World. Report of the Commission on Technology Education for the State of New Jersey, 1987.

Overview & Synopsis

During the past several years topics related to technological literacy and technology education have received increasing attention by policymakers at all levels of government. This report documents the attainment of the initial objectives set forth in an earlier report of the Commission, which was issued in 1985. A major section of this document deals with the transition to technology education, answering questions about technology, technology education, goals for technology education, and teaching methods in technology education. A second major section addresses technology in education for New Jersey, noting the major emphasis on awareness of technology education at the elementary school level, and the secondary level approaches to exploring, studying, and applying technology. Also included in the report are the Commission's recommendations, which are directed toward the commission itself, professionals involved in technology education, the New Jersey Department of Education, business and industry, and higher education institutes. (TW)