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Faculty of Education

Technology

Technology

Become a middle school technology or high school industrial arts teacher who understands science and can demonstrate the skills.

The Technology Major is dedicated to training teachers for middle school technology departments and high school industrial arts programs. To achieve this goal, a distinguished faculty, unparalleled in other universities, is assembled, covering various specialized fields from engineering to agricultural sciences and education. The diverse curriculum offers the foundational knowledge and skills required for teaching in technology and industrial arts, as well as exploring cutting-edge topics and the essence of technology. Although this major is relatively small in size, students benefit from numerous collaborative activities, including experiments and practical exercises. Events and training programs, in which students and graduate students from various academic years participate, create a familial atmosphere. Succeeding as an educator in middle or high school requires not only rich knowledge and skills in the specialized field but also the essential ability to interact effectively with students, fellow teachers, parents, and the local community. The Technology Major aims to cultivate educators in technology and industrial arts with genuine teaching abilities. We encourage applications from individuals with a passion for education, enthusiasm, and an interest in craftsmanship and the contemporary role of technology in society.

Characteristics of Major

The specialized areas of this major encompass seven domains: wood processing, metalworking, machinery, electricity, cultivation, information, and technology/industrial arts education. Graduating with the required units from this major enables the acquisition of teaching licenses for both “Middle School Technology” and “High School Industrial Arts.” However, the course subjects offered in these specialized areas, with a few exceptions, are common to both licenses. Note that in this major, regardless of the chosen specialization, it is mandatory to attain units surpassing the minimum criteria set by the Teacher Certification Law. In comparison to other universities, this major is well-equipped to prepare individuals to become proficient technology and industrial arts educators.

Curriculum Features

The curriculum of this major is characterized by a wide variety of instructional formats. Specialized courses, starting from the first year, not only include lectures but also incorporate various hands-on activities in laboratories, workshops, and farms. Through these practical activities, we aim to achieve the integration of theoretical knowledge and practical skills, enhancing both technical reasoning and abilities. The fundamental principle guiding curriculum development is a continuous emphasis on the essence of technology, particularly the relationship between production techniques and society. Efforts are consistently made to update the content of courses to ensure a comprehensive understanding of both fundamental and cutting-edge technologies.

  • Main Subjects of Study

    ●Technical Drawing A and B
    ●Woodworking Practicum A and B
    ●Metal Forming/Machining Practicum
    ●Basic Machinery and Teaching Materials Practicum
    ●Electrical Measurement Techniques
    ●Cultivation Practicum A and B
    ●Information Engineering A and B
    ●Technical Education Law A, B, C, D
    ●Industrial Education Law A, B
    ●Vocational Guidance

  • Obtainable Teaching Licenses and Qualifications

    ●Junior High School Teaching License (Technology)
    ●High School Teaching License (Industrial Education)