Suggested revisions of industrial arts objectives

Abstract

Scope of Study: In this study a survey was conducted to determine the eight most popular or important objectives of industrial arts from those formulated by a State Advisory Committee in 1948. The author used this date as a basis to reword, combine and revise the previously listed objectives of industrial arts.

Findings and Conclusions: The author submits the following objectives as suggested revisions of Industrial Arts Objectives: (1) To provide experience in the construction of projects related to scientific principles peculiar to the industrial processes, thereby enabling the students to develop and apply scientific knowledge, and an opportunity to express themselves, and experiment with creative ideas. (2) To provide experience in organization and performance, thereby enabling the students to develop skills, cooperative attitudes, and safety consciousness. (3) To provide experience in the correct manipulation and nomenclature of tools, thereby enabling the students to develop aptitudes for vocational pursuits and avocational interest. (4) To provide experience in drawing and design, thereby providing the student with the language of industry, and requirements of good design. (5) To provide experience with materials and processes, thereby enabling the students to develop consumer knowledge, values of industrial materials, and the need for the conservation of industrial materials. (6) To provide experience in industrial techniques, thereby enabling the student to develop an appreciation, dignity and importance of the occupation of one's neighbor, also to realize the social values of various occupations.