Described are the objectives, structure, and methods for the course. Differences in training for the technology teacher and the engineer are discussed. Student evaluation of the course is provided. (CW)

Lehigh University offered a summer institute for high school teachers titled "The Machine in America: Its Role in the Development of American Society." Provides a summary and evaluation of the 1983 institute, indicates some teaching projects that emerged from it, and offers suggestions for those who might consider similar efforts. (JN)

Describes workshops offered in a cooperative venture between the California Writing Project and the California Technology Project to see how both technology and writing could provide useful and intriguing tools for teaching math and training math educators. (SR)

Approximately one-third of Microelectronics Education Programme (MEP) funding is directed toward in-service teacher education. Three levels of competence (familiarization, understanding, applications) are fostered in each of four domains: electronics/control technology; computer as instrument; computer as learning; and electronic communications.…

This final report on the inservice education of secondary science teachers for the teaching of science via Science Technology Society (STS) materials lists the major objectives of the project as: (1) write four instructional modules with a science, society and technology focus which address special concerns and needs of the underserved and…

First in an education and work series on innovative vocational training programs in Asian countries, this booklet describes the program in Singapore of integrating technical studies with general education at the lower secondary level through centralized workshops that provide training for students from all types of secondary schools in a region.…