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Technology Education

Study of technology processes and knowledge for problem-solving, human capability extension. Improved curriculum aligns with CSPG #65 standards, eliminating certification issues. Proposed curriculum spans middle and high school, includes core and elective courses, capstone projects. Budget allocation for equipment, materials, textbooks, and facility remodeling. Visit http://www.iteaconnect.org for more info. Your feedback is appreciated. Thank you.

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Technology Education

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  1. TechnologyEducation Warren County School District Proposed Curriculum and Recommendations

  2. What A study of technology, which provides an opportunity for students to learn about the processes and knowledge related to technology that are needed to solve problems and extend human capabilities. (http://www.iteaconnect.org)

  3. Why • To meet standards • Chapter 4 • PSSA preparation

  4. Who • CSPG #65 • Eliminates current certification issues • Vocational vs. Technology Education

  5. How • TEAP Recommendations • Middle School: 40 hours per grade level • High School: Full year foundation course

  6. Curriculum • Current • 7th grade required course (60 hours) • 9th-12th electives (over 20 semesters) • Proposed • 6th-8th grade required courses (150 total hours) • 9th grade required semester course • 9th-12th grade electives (6 semesters) • Capstone Course: Innovation and Invention

  7. Middle Level • 6th Grade: Exploring Technology • 9 weeks (30 hours) • 7th Grade: Applying Technology • 18 weeks (60 hours) • 8th Grade: Creating Technology • 18 weeks (60 hours)

  8. High School Required • 9th grade: Technological Design and Systems • 18 weeks (60 hours) • Capstone course: Innovation and Invention • 11th or 12th grade • 18 or 36 weeks (60 or 120 hours)

  9. High School Elective • Manufacturing Technology • 9th (second semester) through 12th 18 week course • Design and Manufacturing Enterprise • 10th through 12th 18 week course • Engineering Design and Applications • 10th through 12th 18 week course

  10. HS Electives Continued • Designs in Bio-Related Technology • 10th through 12th 18 week course • Multimedia Technology • 11th through 12th 36 week course

  11. Transition • Woodworking  Manufacturing Tech or Design and Manufacturing Enterprise • Drafting  Engineering Design and Applications

  12. Budget for 2007-2008 • $225,000 needed to complete the update of equipment and materials • Approximately $30,000 for textbooks • Facility remodeling handled by Buildings and Grounds • This will enable full implementation of the proposed curriculum

  13. Thank you Questions Comments

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