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David, Edward E., Jr.; Willenbrock, F. Karl – Engineering Education, 1988
Reexamines the recommendations of "A National Action Agenda for Engineering Education." Cites at least one exemplary effort related to each. Covers the overburdened curriculum; practice oriented graduate programs; design, manufacturing, and construction; instructional laboratories; faculty pool, professional development for faculty;…
Descriptors: College Preparation, College Science, Construction (Process), Curriculum Design
Peer reviewedFritte, A.; Vanbeveren, R. – European Journal of Engineering Education, 1990
Discussed are the objectives of higher technical education, and computer hardware and software requirements for engineering education. One approach to meeting these objectives is described using a Belgian university as an example. (CW)
Descriptors: College Curriculum, College Science, Computer Assisted Design, Computer Assisted Instruction
Ackermans, S. T. M.; Trum, H. M. G. J. – Engineering Education, 1988
Discusses a two-year masters program; one year of lecture and practical training, and a second year on a supervised design task in an industry or development laboratory. Reviews the emphases of the curriculum. Describes the two paths to engineering careers in the Netherlands. (MVL)
Descriptors: College Science, Course Content, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development
Blair, Brittain A. – 1984
In 1983-84, a feasibility study was conducted to determine the viability of establishing a comprehensive alternative energy technology program at Southeastern Illinois College (SIC). The study involved an examination of a number of exemplary associate degree programs in alternative energy, through on-site visits and telephone surveys; a survey of…
Descriptors: Alternative Energy Sources, Associate Degrees, Community Colleges, Educational Needs
Crook, Shirley J. – 1986
This booklet provides guidelines for updating secondary school trade and industrial education teachers in the technologies of their teaching areas. The first part of the guide gives suggestions for organizing a staff development program. Next, specific programs that might be used are described, including the following: work experience internships;…
Descriptors: Industrial Training, Inservice Teacher Education, Internship Programs, Part Time Employment
Wisconsin Vocational, Technical and Adult Education Administrators' Association. – 1985
A study was conducted in Wisconsin to determine which electronic technologies were currently in place, being implemented, and/or being considered for implementation in the state's 16 Vocational, Technical, and Adult Education (VTAE) districts. All 16 of the VTAE districts were surveyed in order to describe the electronic technologies currently…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Closed Circuit Television, Computer Oriented Programs, Delivery Systems
Download full textJarvis, Chester D. – Bureau of Education, Department of the Interior, 1918
This pamphlet has been prepared for the special use of persons charged with the administration of agricultural colleges. Inasmuch as it shows in tabulated form the practice of the various colleges concerning the distribution of required subjects, committees on "courses of study" should find it useful in planning curricula. Principals of…
Descriptors: Graduation Requirements, Agricultural Colleges, Admission Criteria, College Admission
Lemons, C. Dale – 1984
Today, this country is facing awesome challenges. Technology is changing all aspects of life, while work force requirements shift rapidly, swelling the numbers of workers who need to be retrained. At the same time, information technologies are creating changes in the automated office. Higher-level literacy is required for most workers in this…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Cognitive Processes, Computer Oriented Programs, Computers
Hamilton, James B.; McElroy, Jack – 1983
As part of an effort to address the problem of the technological update of vocational and technical teachers, the National Center for Research in Vocational Education conducted a status study to determine the nature and extent of the problem with respect to institutional level and occupational area. A second aspect of the study dealt with…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Conferences, Cooperative Programs, Educational Needs
Vocational Improvement Practices. Promising Practices in Connecticut Vocational and Adult Education.
Connecticut State Board of Education, Hartford. – 1985
This compendium provides information concerning promising methods and techniques in vocational and adult education in Connecticut during the 1984-85 school year. It is targeted at educators who wish to improve their own vocational and adult education programs and services. Practices described in the document were selected by a panel of educators…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Agricultural Education, Allied Health Occupations Education, Animal Husbandry
