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Research Program
NCETEs research program
is focusing on how children learn the principles of technology
most relevant for literacy. Likewise, as engineering content
is infused into K-12 schools, we know little about how students
learn engineering and how teachers effectively teach it. Thus,
NCETE has identified three overarching research themes:
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How and what students
learn in technology education (engineering and technological concepts,
and creative problem solving). |
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How to best prepare technology
teachers to teach engineering design and analytical methods. |
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Assessment and evaluation of learning
and teaching engineering concepts (K-12, teacher education, and
graduate levels). |
Research
Impacts
With the level of funding for the center, effective collaborations,
and a well-designed framework, the Center has impact in three
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Increase the number
of doctoral-level professionals and improve the national capability
to conduct research in emerging engineering and technology areas. |
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Renew the cadre of national leaders
in engineering and technology by supporting 20 PhD students. |
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Sponsor doctoral-level research
that improves our understanding of teaching and learning engineering
and technology subjects. |
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