ATE 501 Introduction to Applied Technology Education

The goal of this course is to re-orient students who are familiar with the use of the engineering problem-solving process in the practice of engineering to use the process in the practice of teaching in K-12 classrooms. Topics to be covered in the course include: history of technology education; development of curricular materials and units of instruction; New York State Education Department (NYSED) standards for technology curriculum; classroom management and classroom discipline; and issues related to instruction in applied technology education classrooms. During the course, students must either document their in-service teaching or their work at an instructor-approved 25 hour field experience. Fall or Spring.

Credits

3