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Dyrenfurth, Michael J. – 1987
A study examined international perspectives on the concept of technological literacy and on different attitudes toward the need for technological literacy education in various countries throughout the world. The study was based on interviews with persons in attendance at one or more of five major international conferences and meetings held during…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Educational Needs, Educational Practices, Elementary Secondary Education
Dyrenfurth, Michael J. – VocEd, 1985
The author examines the results of a questionnaire sent to state directors of vocational education concerning their opinions of how vocational education is faring under new state graduation requirements for vocational education students. Negative and positive effects are explored. (CT)
Descriptors: Educational Opportunities, Educational Quality, Enrollment Influences, Enrollment Trends
Dyrenfurth, Michael J. – 1984
Given the importance of technology in our society today, it would seem that the hope for a future in which people are in control of their environment lies in universal technological literacy or, in other words, in the ability to do and use technology instead of just being aware of it. The earliest form of collective arguments for technological…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Curriculum Guides, Definitions, Educational Needs
Dyrenfurth, Michael J. – 1991
This module on legal responsibilities and their implications for vocational instructors is 1 in a series of 10 modules written for vocational education teacher education programs. It is specifically designed to introduce selected aspects of legal and professional requirements to the new or experienced teacher and to develop/augment competence in…
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Competency Based Teacher Education, Course Content, Higher Education
Dyrenfurth, Michael J. – 1983
Industrial arts is a program of instructional and laboratory experiences that provides basic general education for all students. Industrial arts curricula consist of experiences based upon nationally relevant economic and industrial clusters, and industrial arts courses provide "hands-on" manipulative experiences that serve students' occupational…
Descriptors: Coordination, Course Content, Curriculum, Definitions
Dyrenfurth, Michael J.; Linhardt, Richard E. – 1981
This vocational safety guide is designed to help Missouri school practitioners at all levels in providing for the safe instruction and work associated with practical arts and vocational and technical subjects. Covered in the individual sections of the guide are the following topics: Missouri legislation and regulations pertaining to school safety;…
Descriptors: Agricultural Safety, Classroom Techniques, Educational Facilities, Equipment Utilization
Dyrenfurth, Michael J.; Elias, John E. – 1981
This guide provides local vocational administrators (LVAs) with information and guidelines to plan vocational programs for their school, district, or community college. The first four chapters outline a four-step planning process. They guide the LVA through (1) establishment of vocational education's place within the community's educational…
Descriptors: Compliance (Legal), Data Analysis, Data Collection, Educational Cooperation