Describes an early attempt to integrate technology, science, and mathematics education during the Napoleonic era in France. Discusses four categories of integration: physical, conceptual, social, and political. Explains the significance of historical studies for technology education. (Contains 35 references.) (SK)

Contemporary understanding of technology education owes much to Enlightenment-based beliefs in education for citizenship, especially in the work of Condorcet and Dewey. However, another legacy of their work is an uncritical belief in technological advancement as a benchmark for the progress of civilization. (SK)

The early intentions of Russell, Bonser, and Mossman to have industrial arts be a study of society and culture were never realized. Today, technology education continues to emphasize the technical aspects of industry and technology and not the social dimensions. (SK)

Examines Rousseau's life as continuous experimentation in learning, systematic study, and mechanical arts. Stresses that Rousseau saw that education's wider purpose is to prepare individuals to construct a better society. (SK)

Both Lois Coffey Mossman and Frederick Bonser had great influence on the development of industrial arts in the early 20th century. Problems facing technology education today were addressed then and are related to the gap between theory and practice. (SK)