Core IT Courses
Specializations
Second Disciplines
Sample Schedule
Objectives
Outcomes

Technology Education Program

Rationale

The Technology Education Second Discipline offers a concentrated area of study that prepares students for technology specialist positions in schools and other educational settings. It emphasizes the study of technologies that deal with the application of information technical content and link as applicable to the plubic school setting. Problem-solving and critical thinking skills are stressed through design, modeling, and prototype development activities throughout the course work.

For more information contact Dr. N. Creighton Alexander in the Department of Middle Grades and Secondary Education at calexand@georgiasouthern.edu or (912) 478-1549.

Course Descriptions

Course Number Course Title Course Description
Area F
TCED 2131 Introduction to Technology Education
(3 hours) 		Introduces the prospective teacher to the field of Technology Education. Highlights origins, movements and leaders that have shaped this program. Goals, objectives, content and competencies will be explored through didactic and practical methods.
Required Courses
TCED 2132 Lab Design
(3 hours) 		Includes the essentials of designing an appropriate Technology Education facility and managing such a facility in a public school setting.  Program development and equipment procurement are included. Also includes the essentials of maintaining tools, equipment and the facility.  In addition, the operation of programs in a public school situation and the necessary safety precautions are included.
TCED 4130 General Technology for Teachers
(3 hours) 		A study of the educational aspect of the areas of production, transportation, construction and communication.  An emphasis is placed on utilizing common materials discovered in the nature and the refinement of these materials in a laboratory environment through the design and development of prototypes.
TCED 5236 Technology Education Curriculum
(3 hours) 		Focuses on problems, techniques and procedures in the preparation, selection and organization of curriculum materials for instructional purposes.  Emphasis is placed on methods, techniques, and theories of learning, preparation of materials, sequencing, laboratory safety, evaluation and teacher liability in the technology setting.  Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education Program (for initial certification only).
TCED 5237 Technology Education Methods
(3 hours) 		The Technology Education major will be exposed to effective methods and techniques to teaching Technology Education subjects.  Emphasis will be placed on class organization, course management, preparation of lesson plans and audio-visual instructional aids.  Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program (for initial certification only).
TCED 5239 Advanced Technology for Teachers
(3 hours) 		A study of the educational aspects of huan innovation and problem solving as they apply to Technology Education.  An emphasis is placed on using the "Technological Problem-Solving Process" to identify, evaluate, and solve problems with existing technologies and the innovation of new technologies.