Undergraduate Courses
TDE 481 Research and Development in Technology Education
Senior design, research, and development experience in technology education. Students research a problem, ideate potential solutions, select a final solution, construct a prototype, and complete a final report analyzing the chosen solution.
Graduate Courses
TED 610/810 Introduction to K-12 Engineering Education (New)
An introductory survey course of K-12 Engineering education, reviewing history, policy, curriculum, pedagogy, assessment, traditional and out-of-school settings and stakeholders, and learning tools.
TED 757 Leadership Development in Technology Education
Research, development and practice of individual and organizational leadership in technology education. Content builds leadership knowledge, skill and practice with emphasis on student assessment and development.
TED 530 Foundations for Teaching Technology Education
Three topics related to teaching technology at the secondary and post-secondary levels: philosophical and historical foundations; methodology and curriculum development; and current trends and issues. Emphasis is on developing critical thinking skills, research, technology skill development, and writing procedures.
TED 552/752 Curricula for Emerging Technologies
Analyze advanced technologies and develop instructional programs for technology education curricula in secondary schools. Topics include technologies in production, transportation and communication.