Curriculum innovation: middle school approach

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The present technological age induced the Belgrade Middle School in Belgrade, MT to integrate technology education courses into their curriculum. Believing that technological knowledge is important in achieving economic growth, the school created a curriculum that would educate fifth to eighth grade students in technology with emphasis on computer application in all classes. The curriculum mainly focused on communication, construction, manufacturing and transportation. The program's success with the students and parents has made it a model for other Montana technology programs.

Study and teaching

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The missing link

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Tech prep administrators at New York City Technical College have realised that training high school students did not necessarily ensure their commitment to education at the college level. The administrators are now concentrating their energies in re-designing their program to include courses with dual high school and tech prep credits. They have introduced a non-binding contract for students who are interested in undertaking tech prep. Their orientation courses for the tech prep students at the junior and senior levels have paid off and the number of enrollees has doubled.

Management, College-school cooperation, New York City Technical College

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Interdisciplinary technology education

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An interdisciplinary approach to technology education in Mankato State University in Minnesota has given students more options and flexibility than ever before. With the new approach, technology education was divided into construction, communications, manufacturing, energy and transportation. The curricula offers more than just course basics and it also integrates social issues along with technical skills. Despite experiencing difficulties, Mankato State University continues to push through and develop the program.

Methods, Education, Interdisciplinary approach in education, Interdisciplinary approach (Education)

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