Fostering Human Development Through Engineering and Technology Education

Barak, Moshe (Editor) / Hacker, Michael (Editor)

ISBN 10: 9460915477 / ISBN 13: 9789460915475

Published by Sense Publishers, 2011

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310 pages. 8.75x6.00x0.50 inches. In Stock. This item is printed on demand.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Fostering Human Development Through Engineering and Technology Education
• Publisher: Sense Publishers
• Publication Date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9460915477
• ISBN 13: 9789460915475
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Brand New

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Synopsis

This book provides perspective about the roles ETE might uniquely play in applying contemporary pedagogical practices to enhance students’ intellectual, cognitive, and social skills in the service of promoting equitable and sustainable human development.
Education about engineering and technology has become an imperative for all people due to the exponential rate of technological change, the impact of globalization on culture and economy, and the essential contributions engineering and technology make in addressing global and environmental challenges.

About the Author

Michael Hacker - Hacker is co-director of the Center for Technological Literacy at Hofstra University. He has previously held a variety of leadership positions in the teaching profession, including research professor at SUNY, Stony Brook, and department chairman in the Syosset school district. From 1984-1997 Hacker was the New York State Supervisor for Technology Education. He is exceptionally well connected and highly regarded in technology education circles, especially ITEA.