Professor in Dept. of Teaching and Learning Publishes New Edition of Text

Dr. Howard Gordon, Professor in the Department of Teaching and Learning, has published the fourth edition of his text, The History and Growth of Career and Technical Education in America.

This edition features comprehensive background and research on such topics as evolving employer expectations, special-needs populations, land-grant institutions, teacher shortages and alternative certification, CTSOs, and an historical overview of influential leaders and their impact on career and technical education curriculum development. Pre-service teachers as well as experienced career and technical education teachers will appreciate this well-documented road map of Career and Technical Education.

In addition, Dr. Gordon was featured in a podcast on WOSU Public Media.  He discussed his knowledge on Vocational Education in relation to Ohio state, and its governor's proposal to start vocational training with students as young as 12 years old.  To listen to Dr. Gordon's discussion, follow this link: 

http://wosu.org/2012/allsides/vocational-education-its-history-and-future/