This Collaborative and its members believe in the power
and promise of Technology Education in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts,
as well as the national priority for Technological Literacy (Standards
for Technological Literacy).
"Technology
is human innovation in action. This involves the generation of knowledge
and processes to develop systems that solve problems and extend human
capabilities." TAA Executive Summary
We believe
in the establishment of technology education standards, and an emphasis
on the engineering design process. Members of the Collaborative, certified
Technology Education Teachers, Engineers, and others with the same interest,
support an on-going evaluation and implementation of benchmarks and
standards of the Massachusetts Science and Technology/Engineering Curriculum
Framework.
We believe
that partnerships with the Massachusetts Department of Education, Engineering
Schools and Organizations, and the International Technology Education
Association (ITEA) will enhance formal technology studies through professional
development and professional opportunities. We believe in cooperation
and coordination with other groups who support technological literacy
for all students.
The Collaborative
will promote the study of technology as a core subject. We will identify
and support activities that lead to continued improvement of technology/engineering
programs. We believe that the study of technology is an essential discipline,
and that the teaching of technology education is a rewarding career
choice.
