PROJECT-BASED APPROACH TO ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION - Production Enginnering Archives

The paper contains an overview of the history of engineering education in the United States. It also explains the differences between engineering and engineering technology from an historical perspec-tive. The similarities and differences between those two programs are also being addressed. The article also explains the concept of the project-driven approach in teaching engineering technology courses. The procedure to secure and administer funding for the projects is also addressed. The paper also includes some practical guidelines for implementing a project-based approach.