- Minnesota Technology Education Association
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Minnesota Technology Education Association (MTEA) is the professional organization of technology education and industrial technology teachers in Minnesota; an affiliate of the International Technology Education Association (ITEA). Membership averages about 250 teachers. Though membership is open to K-12 and post-secondary teachers (as well as non-educators), the majority of members are from secondary and post-secondary schools (US grades 6 through 12 and technical, community or 4 year colleges).
MTEA dates back to 1956 and has a constitution that outlines the structure of the association. This structure consists of an administrative board (president, president-elect, secretary, treasurer and executive director) and an executive council that includes those positions mentioned as well as representatives from the local affiliate organizations, post-secondary teacher education institutions and committee chairs.
MTEA hosts an annual state conference typically held in St. Cloud, Minnesota on the last weekend in September. The organization website is: www.mtea.net
The goals of the MTEA are to promote quality technology and industrial technology programs in schools; provide staff development for teachers of technology; promote policies that support technology education programs; and provide Minnesota students with the best technology education experiences possible.
WHAT IS TECHNOLOGY TEACHING?
"Technology is how people modify the natural world to suit their own purposes... generally it refers to the diverse collection of processes and knowledge that people use to extend human abilities and to satisfy human needs and wants." (Excerpt from Standards for Technological Literacy: Content for the Study of Technology, ITEA, 2000) What is Technological Literacy? The ability to use, manage, understand, and assess technology. What is Technology Education? A study of technology, which provides an opportunity for students to learn about the processes and knowledge related to technology that are needed to solve problems and extend human capabilities. What do Technology Teachers Teach? Technology teachers teach a curriculum called "technology education," which is problem-based learning utilizing math, science, and technology principles. Technological studies involve students: Designing, developing, and utilizing technological systems such as communication, transportation, manufacturing, and construction technologies Performing open-ended, problem-based design activities Learning cognitive, manipulative, and affective learning strategies Applying technological knowledge and processes to real world experiences using up-to-date resources Working individually as well as in a team to solve problems Where do Technology Teachers Work? Technology is taught in grades K-12. In grades 6-12 technology is taught as a subject by certified technology teachers. In grades K-5 teachers may incorporate technology concepts into other subjects. Read Teacher Chronicles for an insightful look into the life of a technology teacher. http://www.iteaconnect.org/Resources/whatistechteaching.htm
References
MINNESOTA TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION ASSOCIATION CONSTITUTION http://www.mtea.net/pdf/constitution.PDF
ACKNOWLEDGMENT RESOLUTIONS http://www.mtea.net/pdf/2009%20resolutions.pdf
Minnesota Teacher Licensing Rules for Technology Teachers – Chapter 8710 http://www.mtea.net/pdf/MR%208710%204850.pdf
International Technology Education Association - AFFILIATE WEBSITE LINKS http://www.iteaconnect.org/Resources/stateassociations.htm
External links
Minnesota Technology Education Association
International Technology Engineering Education Association
Categories:- Education in Minnesota
- Organizations based in Minnesota
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