We believe in

·        The power, promise and future of Technology Education/Engineering in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts,

·        The national priority for Technological Literacy for all citizens using the National Standards for Technological Literacy.

·        The integration of national and Massachusetts technology education standards, and an emphasis on the engineering design process.

·        The teaching of these standards by certified Technology Education Teachers, Engineers, and others with the same interest.

·        Supporting an on-going evaluation and implementation of benchmarks and standards of the Massachusetts Science and Technology/Engineering Curriculum Framework.

·        The partnerships with the Massachusetts Department of Education, Technology Education and Engineering Schools and Organizations, and the International Technology Education and Engineering Association (ITEEA) will enhance formal technology studies through professional development and professional opportunities.

·        Cooperation and coordination with other groups who support technological literacy for all students.

·        The study of technology is an essential discipline, and the teaching of technology education is a rewarding career choice.

The Collaborative will promote the study of technology as a core subject. We will identify and support activities that lead to continued improvement of technology/engineering programs.

"Technology is human innovation in action. This involves the generation of knowledge and processes to develop systems that solve problems and extend human capabilities." (ITEEA)

 

Proclamation: MassTEC’s Position on the “T and E” of STEM

Whereas , The Massachusetts Technology Education/Engineering Collaborative (MassTEC) believes in the power and promise of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) literacy in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, as well as the national priority for Technological Literacy as defines by the International Technology Education Association (ITEEA).

Whereas, MassTEC believes it is necessary for Massachusetts prek-12 students to gain 21 st century learning skills including creativity, innovation, critical thinking, problem solving and collaboration, let it be known that STEM literacy is important for the future of the Massachusetts work force.

Whereas, Members of the MassTEC, and others with the same interest, support an on-going evaluation and implementation of STEM benchmarks and the Technology/Engineering standards of the Massachusetts Science and Technology/Engineering Curriculum Framework.

Whereas, MassTEC, on behalf of its members, publicly states the delivery of the technology/engineering standards found in the Massachusetts Science and Technology/Engineering Curriculum Standards is aligned with STEM education.

Therefore, it is proclaimed that MassTEC will promote the study of technology as a core subject and will identify and support activities that lead to the implementation of the Technology and Engineering portion of STEM within technology/engineering programs and help students acquire 21 st century learning skills.

Proclamation of the Massachusetts Technology Education/Engineering Collaborative, Inc.