A study of modualrized [sic] instruction and its role in the technology education curriculum at Southern Door schools

Abstract

This study researched the current trends of utilizing modularized instruction in technology education curriculums in school districts surrounding Southern Door Schools in Brussels, Wisconsin. Every district within 25 miles of Southern Door has recently added modularized instruction to their technology education curriculums. The Southern Door technology education department is undecided on what course of action to take in regards to upgrading their curriculums at the present time. By studying what other schools have done, Southern Door hopes to avoid the missteps and problems that may arise regarding modularized instruction and take an informed course of action. Research was done by visiting surrounding school districts’ technology education modular labs while in operation. This helped to better understand how the modularized programs functioned in actual use. Instructors were also interviewed on the positives and negatives they may have encountered with the modules or vendors who sold them.