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A model for the integration of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics: instead of producing skilled craftsmen or hobbyists, we are now to produce competent members of society with an array of knowledge and understanding of not only technology but also how it functions with and affects other content areas ...

The Technology Teacher

| December 01, 2006 | Clark, Aaron C.; Ernst, Jeremy V. | COPYRIGHT 2006 International Technology Education Association. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

The integration of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics content (STEM) has become a mainstream topic within educational systems. For successful integration, many factors must be considered when taking into account technology education as a key focal point of integrated curricula. Many factors must be in place for true integrations of subject matter to transpire using technology education, such as academic collaboration, hands-on approaches, and the use of creativity and problem solving. Academic collaboration prepares instructors to provide students with hands-on, open-ended, real-world problem-solving experiences that are linked (Berry, Reed, Ritz, Yin, ...

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