ITEDU 690, History & Philosophy of Technology Education
Spring 2007
Syllabus and
Course
Guide:
Course Guide
This document can be found at:
http://jcflowers1.iweb.bsu.edu/rlo/690sylsp2007.htm
Dates |
Contact
Information | Instructor | Activities
| Grading | Course
Evaluation
Plagiarism |
Texts & Style Guide |
Audit
Policy |
Special
Student Needs
Dates
Spring, 2007
Class begins January 8, 2007.
Final Exam Week ends May 4, 2007.
Contact Information
This course makes use of Blackboard courseware.
BSU Blackboard Portal:http://my.bsu.edu
Homework and Assignments:
Modules / Online Instruction:
Breeze Meeting Room:
Hardware, Software & Connectivity:
Students should have broadband access and the current versions of Internet Explorer, Microsoft Office, Real Player, and Adobe Acrobat Reader. (Note: Microsoft Office is available at a greatly reduced rate through Ball State University.) Webpage creation software is required, and while there are some free alternatives, the recommended software is Microsoft FrontPage or its successors due out in 2007: Microsoft Office SharePoint Designer and Microsoft Expression Web. Sadly, these are not included in the BSU Office package, but can be separately purchased through BSU. Students should also have a webcam and a headphones with a microphone.Security:
Student postings and other communication features of the courseware are restricted to those with access as a class student, instructor, aide, or administrator.
Class Hours:
This is an Internet course, so students access the course site and complete the requirements at hours convenient for them.Time Requirements: Graduate courses at Ball State that meet for 15 weeks typically require 9 to 12 hours of class meeting or outside work per week. Those who are unable to devote 9 to 12 hours per week to this course should not enroll.
Instructor
Jim Flowers
Professor & Director of Online Education
Department of Technology
AT 130A
Phone: (765) 285-2879
FAX (765) 285-2162
jcflowers1@bsu.edu
Office Hours (Eastern Time):
Office hours will be announced at the beginning of the semester.
(But I'm at the office much more than this. Feel free to contact me there by phone, or to send an Email to me at any time.)
Homepage:
jcflowers1.iweb.bsu.edu/flowers.htm
Methods of Student Evaluation and Major Activities, Tasks
The instructor reserves the right to modify this list if assignments during the class, giving notice to students of all changes.
2. Philosophical treatise
presenting and defending definitions of "technology" and "technology education"
making good use of academic literature and published online (50 points). 3. Critical examination of
one
historical movement in technology education within its social and temporal
contexts, published online and making good use of historical and academic
literature (100 points)
4. Original site history
of formal and informal technology education at a selected geographic
locality, published online (100 points)
Grading System
Student grades will be determined by dividing the points earned by the points possible, and using the following chart:| Grade | Percentages |
| A | 94.00 % to 100 % |
| A- | 90.00% to 93.99% |
| B+ | 87.00% to 89.99% |
| B | 83.00% to 86.99% |
| B- | 80.00% to 82.99% |
| C+ | 77.00% to 79.99% |
| C | 73.00% to 76.99% |
| C- | 70.00% to 72.99% |
| D+ | 67.00% to 69.99% |
| D | 63.00% to 66.99% |
| D- | 60.00% to 62.99% |
| F | Below 60.00 % |
Course Evaluation
American Psychological Association. (2001). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (5th ed.). Washington, DC: Author.
Audit Policy
Special Student Needs
Syllabus: |
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Course Description |
"Historical development and philosophical foundations of current trends in technology education..." |
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ObjectivesBy the end of this course, the learners should be able to do the following, making good use of the academic literature: |
1. Engage in critical analysis and discussion on
various topics in the history and philosophy of technology education. 2. Develop and defend theoretical definitions of "technology" and "technology education." 3. Conduct a critical examination of a historical movement in technology education within its social and temporal contexts. 4. Report on an original historical investigation of technology education at a given site. 5. Formulate a plan for the future evolution of technology education that is well-founded in current and past movements. |
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Rationale |
This course is intended to engage the learner in historical
and philosophical investigations in the field of technology education and its
precursors so that a richer, more reasoned, and better informed approach to the future
of the field can be facilitated. |
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Content OutlineThis outline is only the starting point for our investigations, and it is likely to evolve as the class moves forward. |
1. Orientation 2. Developing a theoretical definition 3. (Submitting work as published Webpages) 4. Philosophical issues in technology education 5. Researching and comparing historical movements in technology education 6. Selected historical leaders in technology education 7. Conducting historical research 8. Forecasting and synthesizing a plan for the future |
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Format |
This course is offered completely
over the Internet. Students will be expected to download course information,
instruction, assignments and readings, and to submit their work electronically.
Individual work and group work will be required. |
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Bibliography
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References noted by Dr. Samuel Cotton,
a previous course developer:
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Other
Anderson, L. (1926). History of manual and industrial school education. New York: D. Appleton.
Emmerson, G. (1973). Engineering education: A social history. New York: Crane, Russak.
International Technology Education Association. (1996). Technology for all Americans: A rationale and structure for the study of technology. Reston, VA: Author. Retrieved Oct. 4, 2004 from www.iteaconnect.org/TAA/PDFs/Taa_RandS.pdf
International Technology Education Association. (2000). Standards for technological literacy: Content for the study of technology. Reston, VA: Author. Retrieved Oct. 4, 2004 from www.iteaconnect.org/TAA/PDFs/xstnd.pdf
Kohl, W. (Ed.). (1995). Critical conversations in philosophy of education. New York: Routledge.
Marx, G. (2000). Ten trends: Educating children for a profoundly different future. Arlington, VA: Educational Research Service.
Noddings, N. (1995). Philosophy of education. Boulder, CO: Westview Press.
Journals
Journal of Industrial Teacher Education
http://scholar.lib.vt.edu/ejournals/JITE/Journal of Technology Education http://scholar.lib.vt.edu/ejournals/JTE/
Journal of Technology Studies http://scholar.lib.vt.edu/ejournals/JOTS/
Science, Technology & Human Values http://scholar.lib.vt.edu/ejournals/STHV/
Techné: Research in Philosophy and Technology http://scholar.lib.vt.edu/ejournals/SPT/
"ITEDU 690 Syllabus"
All information is subject to change without notification.
© Jim Flowers
ITEDU 690, History & Philosophy of Technology Education
Department of Technology, Ball State University
"ITEDU 690 Spring 2007 Syllabus and Course Guide"
All information is subject to change without notification.
2007 © Jim Flowers
ITEDU 690, History & Philosophy of Technology Education
Department of Technology, Ball State University