1.0     Develop a philosophy informed by current Research findings in technology education, curriculum and instructional design, assessment, and professional development.

1.1   Design programs based on a sound mission statement with stated goals and objectives, which reflect the definition and intent of technology education.

The EMU Technology Education program follows the Standards for Technological Literacy (ITEA, 2000) and the Michigan Department of Education Content Standards for technology education, with a focus on the actions used in developing, producing, and assessing technology, and the concepts where technology is developed and used. The EMU College of Education mission statement is that we develop "caring professional educators for a diverse and democratic society." The mission statement for the program is to give both undergraduate and graduate students in our program specific knowledge about teaching the nature, applications, uses, and consequences of technology in K-12 educational settings. The faculty engage students in using knowledge and skills to develop their teaching and problem-solving abilities, and to increase their ability to teach students to use, manage and understand technology. Standard 1.1 is also met through the TEDU 350 Curriculum in Technology and Industrial-Vocational Education: Objective 1 - Demonstrate a sound philosophical foundation by providing an interdisciplinary approach to technology and industrial-vocational education through a writing activity, as evaluated by both the student and the instructor.

1.2   Use an organized set of concepts, processes and systems that are technological when designing course outlines, instructional strategies, and evaluations of student work.

This standard is met through the following courses. TEDU 106 Processing Technology class: Objective 7 - Understand the development of students' problem-solving and decision-making abilities involving material resources, processes, and technological systems. This is demonstrated in the Problem-solving Project in the course. TEDU 350 Curriculum in Technology and Industrial-Vocational Education: Objective 3: Consider the selection and organization of proper learning experiences for technology and industrial-vocational education curriculum through a standards-based exercise, as evaluated by a rubric. EDPS 340 Introduction to Assessment and Evaluation. Students complete a student and classroom assessment. RDNG 311 Teaching Reading in the Secondary School also includes a classroom assessment activity. EDUC 492 Student Teaching. The students develop and use unit and lesson plans, pre and post tests, and learning analyses.

2.0   Possess the necessary depth and breadth in mathematics, science, and related disciplines to be able to successfully teach technology education.

This standard is met through general education courses, which include courses in chemistry, mathematics or calculus, and physics. Also, the standard is met by TEDU 114 Information and Control Technology: Objective 5 - Apply control concepts and devices in the design of communication and machine systems. This is accomplished through the inclusion of mathematics, science, and physics concepts in the development and testing of technological devices, as in the roller course activity.

3.0   Master teaching and technical skills appropriate to successfully teach the study of technology.

3.1   Possess knowledge about the development of technology, its effects on people, the environment and culture; and industry, its organization, personnel systems, techniques resources and products; and their impact on society and culture.

This standard is met through TEDU 250 Foundations of Technology and Industrial-Vocational Education: Objective 2 - Understand, demonstrate, and appreciate the past, present, and future of technology education and career-technical education, and recognize and articulate their relationship and contributions to general education. This is accomplished through a written activity on the major goals and historical perspective of technology and industrial-vocational education. The standard is also met through TEDU 114 Information and Control Technology: Objective 7 - Recognize the larger influence or impact of information and control technology on the environment, the global economy, social change and the capacity of humankind to solve technological problems through innovation and invention. This is accomplished through discussions and the application of principles in in-class activities, as in the telegraph activity. This standard is also met through TEDU 118 Energy Technology This course is currently being updated and contains activities related to energy and transportation technology, and how these technologies affect people, environments and cultures. Also, the standard is met through TEDU 450 Solving Technological Problems: Objective 3 - Apply problem solving and the universal systems model while addressing the social and environmental impacts, and the legal and ethical aspects of technology. This is accomplished through a major project where they apply these concepts.

3.2   Use instructional content from the content organizers of:

3.2.1 Communication: efficient use of resources to transfer information to extend human potential.

This standard is met through TEDU 114 Information and Control Technology: Objective 1 - Access and control information using microprocessors, computer, video, telecommunication, laser, and fiber-optic systems. This is accomplished through the telegraph, robotics, and roller course assignments given in class (see Standard 2.0 and 3.1 for assignments). This standard is also met through INDT 121 Graphic Communication: assignments given in class to communicate visual representations of objects.

3.2.2  Construction: efficient use of resources to build structures or construct on site structures.

This standard is met through CNST 201 Construction Systems: Accomplished through hands-on activities in class, and lectures and written assignments. This standard is also met through TEDU 103 Structures and Design in Technology Objective 1 - Describe the characteristics and requirements of structures used in technological systems. This is accomplished through the hands-on construction activity #3 (see TEDU 103 syllabus, page 4). Also, this standard is met through TEDU 106 Processing Technology: Objective 3 - Understand and utilize the efficient use of resources to convert raw materials into consumer goods. This is accomplished through the course Problem-solving Project (see Standard 1.2).

3.2.3  Manufacturing: efficient use of resources to extract and convert raw/recycled materials into industrial and consumer goods.

This standard is met through TEDU 106 Processing Technology: Objective 3 - Understand and utilize the efficient use of resources to convert raw materials into consumer goods. This is accomplished through presentations and the Bratwurst cooker assignment. This standard is also met through MFG 123 Manufacturing Processes & Methods I: assignments given in class and laboratory activities.

3.2.4  Transportation: efficiently using resources to obtain time and to attain and maintain direct physical contact and exchange among individuals and societal units through the movement of materials/goods and people.

3.3   Identify and incorporate safe and efficient use of contemporary technological tools, instruments, and machines into a program of study.

This standard is met through TEDU 106 Processing Technology: Objective 4 - Understand and follow the level and use of skills in the safe and efficient use of contemporary technological tools, instruments, and machines. This is accomplished through a safety presentation, and the Exploring Objects and Tools activity. This standard is also met through TEDU 246 Safety in Technology and Industrial-Vocational Education: The major objective of this comprehensive safety course is the study of the contemporary safety requirements for technology and vocational laboratories and programs with emphasis on three areas: Content (safety rules and regulations), Facilities (laboratory) management, and Curriculum Management (development and implementation).

3.4  Incorporate insight, knowledge, and applications of technological concepts, processes and systems into a teaching program.

This standard is met through TEDU 106 Processing Technology: Objective 2 -Have an understanding of the methods of teaching design and problem-solving techniques in the field of technology. This is accomplished through the problem-solving project activity, which is presented in class (see Standard 1.2). This standard is also met through TEDU 350 Curriculum in Technology and Industrial-Vocational Education: 3 - Consider the selection and organization of proper learning experiences for technology and industrial-vocational education curriculum through a standards-based exercise, as evaluated by a rubric (see Standard 1.2). Also, this standard is met through TEDU 460 Practicum in Technology and Industrial-Vocational Education Objective 1 - Direct students in a variety of classroom and laboratory activities in technology education or industrial-vocational education. This is accomplished through the development of lesson and unit plans.

3.5 Use skills, creative abilities, positive self-concepts, and individual potentials in teaching technology.

This standard is met through TEDU 106 Processing Technology: Objective 6 - Demonstrate the development of skills, creative abilities, positive self-concepts, and individual potentials in technology. This is accomplished through the problem-solving exercises in the course. This standard is also met through TEDU 460 Practicum in Technology and Industrial-Vocational Education Objective 4 --Select and implement instructional approaches that are consistent with the broader goals of the program. This is accomplished through lecture, demonstration, and discussion presentation assignments. This standard is also met through EDPS 322 Human Development and Learning, by matching teaching with individual needs. SPGN 251 Education of Exceptional Children also meets this standard through helping students to see individual needs of the children.

3.6 Apply problem-solving and creative abilities involving human and material resources, processes, and technological systems.

This standard is met through TEDU 106 - Processing Technology: Objective 7 - Understand the development of students' problem-solving and decision-making abilities involving material resources, processes, and technological systems. This is accomplished through the problem-solving project assignment (see Standard 1.2).

3.7 Use activity-oriented laboratory instruction, which reinforces abstract concepts through concrete experiences.

This standard is met through TEDU 106 Processing Technology: Objective 8 - Understand activity-oriented laboratory instruction with students reinforcing abstract concepts with concrete experiences. This is accomplished, for example, through the Creating System of Measurement activity. This standard is also met through TEDU 114 Information and Control Technology: Objective 5 - Apply control concepts and devices in the design of communication and machine systems. This is accomplished through the telegraph and robotics assignments (See Standards 3.1 and 3.2.1). This standard is also met through EDUC 492 Student Teaching, where students instruct children about technology concepts through concrete experiences.

3.8   Apply technology to the design and production of activities for student use.

This standard is met through TEDU 106 Processing Technology: Objective 11 - Understand the ability to apply technological attitudes, knowledge, and skills to understanding new or different past-present-future technology systems. This is accomplished through problem-solving project (See Standard 1.2). This standard is also met through EDUC 492 Student Teaching, where students help children apply technology to design and production activities.

3.9   Develop technology education programs that advance student attitudes, knowledge, and skills         regarding how technological systems function.

This standard is met through TEDU 460 Practicum in Technology and Industrial-Vocational Education: Objective 3 - Prepare long-range plans for a program, with particular concern for the unit plan. This is accomplished through a program planning assignment where the student develops a technology education program utilizing the technological systems models. This standard is also met through EDUC 492 Student Teaching, where students help advance children's attitudes, knowledge, and skills regarding technology.

3.10 Develop the ability of the students to apply technological knowledge and skills, and to     assess new or different past-present-future technology systems.

This standard is met through TEDU 250 Foundations of Technology and Industrial-Vocational Education: Objective 2 - Understand, demonstrate and appreciate the past, present, and future of technology education and career-technical education, and recognize and articulate their relationships and contributions to general education. This standard is also met through TEDU 118 Energy Technology by studying the origins, trends, and future applications of energy and transportation systems.

4.0   Perform the following tasks in developing, managing, and evaluating a technology program in schools.

4.1   Display a philosophy and understanding of technology education.

This standard is met through TEDU 250 Foundations of Technology and Industrial-Vocational Education: Objective 4 - Develop a rationale and philosophy for teaching technology education (K-adult programs) or career-technical education (9-adult programs). This is accomplished through a philosophy assignment. This standard is also met through EDUC 492 Student Teaching, where students write a reflective journal. This standard is also met through SOFD 328 Schools in a Multicultural Society, where students learn the purposes of schools.

4.2 Develop a strategic program plan that includes a mission statement, rationale for change, goals and objectives, action steps, as well as a program evaluation strategy.

This standard is met through TEDU 460 Practicum in Technology and Industrial-Vocational Education Objective 3 - Prepare long-range plans for a program, with particular concern for the unit plan. This is accomplished through a program planning activity (see Standard 3.9).

4.3   Select content based on the goals and objectives appropriate to the content organizers (construction, manufacturing, communication, bio-related transportation, or other organizers) of technology.

This standard is met through TEDU 350 Curriculum in Technology and Industrial-Vocational Education: Objective 2 - Differentiate between selecting content for technology education and industrial-vocational education, through a content exercise, as evaluated by a rubric. This is also accomplished through a unit plan grounded in one of the content organizers. This standard is also met through EDUC 492 Student Teaching, where students select content based on goals & objectives appropriate to the technology content organizers.

4.4   Structure an educational environment in the classroom and laboratory to advance the instructional process.

This standard is met through TEDU 460 Practicum in Technology and Industrial-Vocational Education Objective 6 - Plan an educationally and technically functional laboratory for teaching technology education or industrial-vocational education. This is accomplished through a laboratory planning activity that must include both classroom and laboratory space. This standard is also met through EDUC 492 Student Teaching, where students help structure a learning environment in the classroom and laboratory.

4.5   Select appropriate instructional technologies to effectively teach all student populations.

This standard is met through TEDU 460 Practicum in Technology and Industrial-Vocational Education 4 - Select and implement instructional approaches that are consistent with the broader goals of the program. This is accomplished through the preparation and presentation of lectures, demonstrations, and discussions, reflective of student populations (see Standard 3.5). This standard is also met through EDUC 492 Student Teaching, where students select appropriate instructional technologies.

4.6 Provide for laboratory management (i.e., safety, inventory, filing, requisitioning equipment and materials, maintenance, budgeting).

This standard is met through TEDU 460 Practicum in Technology and Industrial-Vocational Education Objective 7 - Organizing and maintaining a functional laboratory for teaching. This is accomplished through discussions and in-class activities on laboratory management. This standard is also met through TEDU 246 Safety in Technology and Industrial-Vocational Education. This is accomplished by a study of the applicable workplace safety (OSHA, etc.) regulations and topics in facilities safety management. This standard is also met through EDUC 492 Student Teaching, where students learn laboratory management.

4.7   Develop lesson plans, organize materials, and select appropriate instructional strategies to effectively teach in the psychomotor, affective, and cognitive domains of learning.

This standard is met through TEDU 350 Curriculum in Technology and Industrial-Vocational Education: Objective 5 - Understand and demonstrate knowledge about behavioral objectives, cognitive objective, affective objectives, and psychomotor objectives, and establishing short and long term goals and objectives through activities and tests, as evaluated by the instructor. This standard is also met through TEDU 460 Practicum in Technology and Industrial-Vocational Education Objective 3 - Preparing long-range plans for a program, with particular concern for the unit plan. This is accomplished through an assignment to develop lesson plans for a unit (see Standard 3.4). This standard is also met though RDNG 311 Teaching Reading in  the Secondary School through the development of lesson plans on reading. This standard is also met through EDUC 492 Student Teaching, where students develop pre-assessments and post-assessments, lesson and unit plans, and analyses.

4.8   Establish clear expectations for student conduct and develop and implement a behavior management policy program.

This standard is met through TEDU 460 Practicum in Technology and Industrial-Vocational Education Objective 8 - Make appropriate assessments of teacher, student and program performance. This is accomplished through the use of videos and a textbook entitled "The First Days of School" by Wong & Wong (1998), and an in-class activity and presentations. This standard is also met through EDUC 492 Student Teaching, where students practice a behavior management policy program.

4.9   Be able to establish a technology student association within the technology education program, in a public school or a university, to include organization, establishing a chapter, assisting in its management and evaluation.

This standard is met through TEDU 460 Practicum in Technology and Industrial-Vocational Education This is accomplished through discussions and handouts on student organization development, and through recruitment and activity in the Technology Education program TECA club.

4.10 Promote and articulate technology education to internal and external public audiences.

This standard is met through TEDU 350 Curriculum in Technology and Industrial-Vocational Education: Objective 7 - Demonstrate understanding of the current concepts regarding the function of the school, technology education, and industrial-vocational education through an inclusion journal and Academic Service-Learning, as evaluated by a rubric.

4.11 Be able to develop and coordinate an external  advisory committee for a Technology Education program.

This standard is met through TEDU 350 Curriculum in Technology and Industrial-Vocational Education: Objective 4 - Consider appropriate ways to evaluate students and programs in technology and industrial-vocational education through a student and program evaluation exercise, as evaluated by the instructor. The advisory committee is a part of the exercise.

4.12  Design a professional development plan for continued personal and professional growth.

This standard is met through TEDU 460 Practicum in Technology and Industrial-Vocational Education Objective 8 - Make appropriate assessments of teacher, student and program performance. This is accomplished through a professional development plan in-class activity.

4.13 Use standards to evaluate and revise a technology education program. Identify standards for the program, establish a process for using the standards, and utilize findings for subsequent program revisions.

This standard is met through TEDU 350 Curriculum in Technology and Industrial-Vocational Education: Objective 4 - Consider appropriate ways to evaluate students and programs in technology and industrial-vocational education through a student and program evaluation exercise, as evaluated by the instructor. A handout is discussed, and an in-class standards-curriculum crosswalk is performed.

5.0   Develop attitudes, knowledge, and skills needed for success as a teacher in technology education.

5.1   Possess knowledge to organize classroom and laboratory experiences for the study of technology.

This standard is met through the following courses. TEDU 350 Curriculum in Technology and Industrial-Vocational Education: Objective 3 - Consider the selection and organization of proper learning experiences for technology and industrial-vocational education curriculum through a standards-based exercise, as evaluated by a rubric. This is done through a unit plan (see Standard 3.4). EDUC 492 Student Teaching, where students organize classroom and laboratory experiences around technology concepts.

5.2 Manage technological activities in both an individual and group setting.

This standard is met through the following classes. TEDU 460 Practicum in Technology and Industrial-Vocational Education Objective 1 - Direct students in a variety of classroom and laboratory activities in technology education or industrial-vocational education. This is done through presentations of lecture, demonstration, discussion assignments, and in-class instruction (see Standard 3.5). EDUC 492 Student Teaching, where students manage technological activities in both individual and group settings.

5.3  Apply multicultural and global perspectives as they relate to the study of technology.

This standard is met through the following courses. TEDU 350 Curriculum in Technology and Industrial-Vocational Education: Objective 9 - Demonstrate understanding of Technology or Industrial-Vocational Education curriculum through case study analysis, as evaluated by a rubric. This is accomplished through a case study analysis activity in which the students look at the impacts of technology & technology education on cultures, economies, and other aspects of society. EDUC 492 Student Teaching, where students reflect on their experiences, and perform a unit of instruction related to a multicultural society. SOFD 328 Schools in a Multicultural Society.

5.4 Apply values and ethics as they relate to content issues in the study of technology.

This standard is met through TEDU 350 Curriculum in Technology and Industrial-Vocational Education: Objective 9 - Demonstrate understanding of Technology or Industrial-Vocational Education curriculum through case study analysis, as evaluated by a rubric. This is accomplished through a case study analysis activity in which the students look at the impacts of technology & technology education on cultures, economies, and other aspects of society, and the values and ethics involved (see Standard 5.3). This standard is also met through EDUC 492 Student Teaching, where students are evaluated according to their ability to apply values and ethics in the classroom. This standard is also met through a disposition evaluation form that is given to each student in SOFD 328 Schools in a Multicultural Society, TEDU 350 Curriculum in Technology and Industrial-Vocational Education and TEDU 460 Practicum in Technology and Industrial-Vocational Education.