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This paper from Tain-Fung Wu of the National Changhua University, and Rodney L. Custer and Michael J. Dyrenfurth of the University of Missouri, covers problem solving in technology education. More specifically, the authors present a study that looks at similarities and differences in technological...

This 1-page document from Monroe Community College is a welding course competency evaluation form intended for assessing student abilities in either a welding course or during a job training activity. The form lists 13 competencies that instructors can rate from five to zero, with five denoting...

This paper, by Stephen J. Ezell and Robert D. Atkinson and published by the Information Technology & Innovation Foundation, presents a national manufacturing strategy for the U.S.. The Paper focuses on three key questions: 1) Does the United States need a healthy manufacturing sector? 2) How healthy...

This paper, From Roger B. Hill, Assistant Professor of Occupational Studies at the University of Georgia, discusses problem solving in technology education, and his assessment of different problems solving procedures using a tool called Observation Procedure for Technology Education Mental Processes...

Completed in 2014, this competency model for Transportation, Distribution and Logistics was developed by the Employment and Training Administration (ETA) in partnership with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), and several industry experts, including the Southeast Maritime and Transportation...

This document from the Consortium for Alabama Regional Center for Automotive Manufacturing (CARCAM) provides the typical automotive manufacturing technology degree requirements. Actual classes will vary by institution. The requirements include general education classes as well as specialized...

Teachers' Domain presents this video as part of a series on advanced technological education. Around 500,000 people are currently employed in welding in the United States, and as more highways, bridges and other structures need crucial updates, welders will continue to be in demand. The video clip...

Teachers' Domain presents this video as part of a series on advanced technological education. This video features a manufacturing specialist working in an automotive plant. The clip demonstrates what a typical workday is like for someone working in this setting. Skilled supervisors are needed to...

This website, from the Maui Economic Development Board, provides resources to connect educators and industry partners to build Hawaii's STEM workforce and encourage girls to engage and feel welcome in the science, engineering, technology, and math fields. The website contains extensive information...