An assessment instrument to evaluate technology education curricula and its correlation to the standards for technological literacy

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to identify or develop an assessment instrument to evaluate technology education curricula and its correlation to the Standards for Technological Literacy. The end result was a researcher developed assessment instrument that was reviewed by a panel of experts to provide validity to its effectiveness for assessing curricula and the standards. The instrument was developed as a matrix allowing the evaluator to rate course objectives against benchmarks using a four level rating system. The end product is a one-page summary that graphs the correlation present between a curriculum and standards.