Philosophy - Rational - Standards

RICHARDTON / TAYLOR PUBLIC SCHOOL

TECHNOLOGY AND ENGINEERING EDUCATION

ANDREW C. ROHWEDDER: INSTRUCTOR

RATIONALE

Our world is rapidly changing, new discoveries are being made every day, and the parallel paths of science, technology and math continue to move ahead at an ever-accelerated pace. Recent innovations in communication, medicine, transportation, robotics, energy and aeronautics technology are evidence of the demands of our futuristic society. We are now living in an "information age" in which such demands can only be met by citizens who yearn to discover and strive to excel. People today live differently than they did even five years ago. Technology is responsible for many of these changes. Wireless cable TV, cell phones, hand held computers, fiber optics, HD television and electronic mail service and instant social media are recent developments in communications. These communication changes have affected the way people do business, with many individuals working out of the "office". Energy utilization systems encompass more than the traditional fossil fuels. Production systems no longer consist of only the human operated mass production line, as computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) and robotics have replaced many factory workers. Transportation technology has a major break through with the success of the hybrid auto innovations. Our focus must be on today's technologies and today's industries. Richardton / Taylor High Schools plan for Industrial / Technical Education strives to provide direction to the student as they plan, manage and evaluate their futures and help them become technologically literate.

PHILOSOPHY

Technology and Engineering Education at Richardton / Taylor High School is a part of the learning experiences of all students at grade levels of 8 - 12 and of all abilities. In order that they may understand and learn to control their industrial technological environment. This education field can develop an awareness and provide knowledge about technical, consumer, occupational, recreational, organizational, managerial, social, historical, and cultural aspects of industry and technology. Through technology education a student can acquire skills in problem solving, design, construction, transportation, communications, manufacturing, and research and development with the resulting personal and technological effects. Technology education deals with the principles and concepts of industry. It concerns itself with industrial production and servicing. Including a study of such principles as application of mechanisms, influences of automation and robotics, and mass production. Industrial / Technology Education draws its content from technological developments for an ever changing society and its needs. Furthermore it provides direction for students in deciding a meaningful and successful career choice along with extended education aspects, ecological responsibilities and lifetime skills. At Richardton High School, we are well aware of the skills gap that is present is today society. No matter what anyone wants to refer our education process. Call it STEM, call it STEAM, call it shop, the learning here at Richardton High School Technology will do our best to prepare and educate students to positively contribute in a diverse, global society.

TECHNOLOGY AND ENGINEERING EDUCATION PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

1. Promote student responsibility for learning.

2. Be knowledge based.

3. Facilitate interdisciplinary opportunities.

4. Emphasize the transferability of knowledge and skills.

5. Be cost effective and realistic in scope and sequence.

6. Be flexible and easily adaptable to change.

7. Be activity oriented, with emphasis on "hands on".

8. Maximize opportunities for all students in as many areas as possible.

9. Articulate with previous educational opportunities.

10. Provide the tools and equipment used today.

11. Provide the best environment for learning as possible.

12. Facilitate group and individual problem solving situations,

13. Critical and analytical thinking.

14. Provide opportunities for interpersonal relationship development.

STUDENT OBJECTIVES The primary goals of the technology education student are as follows:

1. The student will demonstrate his or her awareness of industry and technology in our society.

2. The student will be able to demonstrate his or her ability to show interest and potential related to the industrial and technology areas.

3. The student will be able to problem solve and show his or her creative abilities involving tools, materials, processes and products of industry and technology.

4. The student will be able to demonstrate the safe and proper use of tools, and machines and processes through a range of classroom and laboratory experiences.

5. The student will be able to demonstrate an awareness toward pre-vocational experiences and information dealing with the world of work and occupations in industry and technology.

6. The student will be able to show their awareness to the new developments in industry and society such as CAD, CAM, CIM, and general robotics.

7. The student will be able to become a effective consumer and or a producer in a industrial / technical society.

TECHNOLOGY AND ENGINEERING EDUCATION PROGRAM STANDARDS

1. CHARACTERISTICS AND SCOPE OF TECHNOLOGY

Recognize the characteristics and scope of technology.

2. CORE CONCEPTS OF TECHNOLOGY

Connect the core concepts of technology

3. TECHNOLOGICAL RELATIONSHIP

Interpret the relationships among technologies and the connections between technology and other fields of study.

4. EFFECTS OF TECHNOLOGY

Predict cultural, social, economic, and political effects of technology.

5. TECHNOLOGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT

Investigate the effects of technology on the environment.

6. DEVELOPMENT AND USE OF TECHNOLOGY

Examine the role of society in the development and use of technology

7. INFLUENCE OF TECHNOLOGY

Isolate the influences of technology on history.

8. ATTRIBUTES OF DESIGN

Explore the attributes of design.

9. ENGINEERING DESIGN

Integrate engineering design.

10. PROBLEM SOLVING

Translate the role of troubleshooting, research and development, invention and innovation, and experimentation in problem solving.

11.0 APPLICATION OF THE DESIGN PROCESS

Implement the design process.

12. TECHNOLOGICAL PRODUCTS AND SYSTEMS

Use and maintain technological products and systems.

13. IMPACTS OF PRODUCTS AND SYSTEMS

Assess the impact of products and systems.

14. MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES

Relate medical technologies for selection and use.

15. AGRICULTURAL AND RELATED BIOTECHNOLOGIES

Understand, select and use agricultural and related biotechnologies.

16. ENERGY AND POWER TECHNOLOGIES

Research and develop an understanding of how to select and use energy and power technologies.

17. INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES

Select and use information and communication technologies.

18. TRANSPORTATION TECHNOLOGIES

Research and develop an understanding of how to select and use transportation technologies.

19. MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGIES

Understand, select and use manufacturing technologies.

20. CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGIES

Understand, select and use of construction technologies.

Technology Education State Standards 2007