Engineering and Technology Education 6 to 12

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Annotated Bibliography

The annotated bibliography in this section includes basic references that you may find useful in preparing for the exam. Each resource is linked to the competencies and skills found in Section 3 of this guide.

This bibliography is representative of the most important and most comprehensive texts pertaining to the competencies and skills for Engineering and Technology Education 6 to 12. The Florida Department of Education does not endorse these references as the only appropriate sources for review; many comparable texts currently used in teacher preparation programs also cover the competencies and skills that are tested on the exam.

  1. Bertoline, G. (2009). Introduction to graphics communications for engineers (4th ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill.

    Introduces and teaches important skills and practices that engineers use when communicating through graphics, such as two-dimensional drawings and three-dimensional CAD figures. Useful for review of competencies 2 and 5.

  2. Fricker, J. (2004). Fundamentals of transportation engineering. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education, Inc.

    Specializes in the field of transportation engineering, particularly for air and highway transportation, while including valuable information on other forms of transport such as rail and waterborne. Also includes content on economic and logistic considerations for engineers. Useful for review of competencies 1 and 6.

  3. Goetsch, D.L. (2003). Construction safety and health. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Prentice Hall.

    Focuses on the modern needs and standards surrounding the safety of workers and other professionals involved in the construction process and general compliance to the OSHA safety standards. Useful for review of competencies 8 and 9.

  4. Goetsch, D.L., Chalk, W.S., Nelson, J.A., & Rickman, R.L. (2005). Technical drawing (5th ed.). Clifton Park, NY: Thomson Delmar Learning.

    Introductory text focusing on technical drawing, its areas of focus, its symbols, and its techniques for an audience with little or no previous experience in drafting or design. Useful for review of competencies 2 and 5.

  5. Grant, A.E., & Meadows, J.H. (Eds.). (2012). Communication technology update and fundamentals (13th ed.). Waltham, MA: Technology Futures, Inc.

    Collection of educational essays on various topics in the field of communication technologies and engineering, including digital radio, e-books, and social networking, among others. Useful for review of competency 5.

  6. International Technology Education Association. (2000). Standards for technological literacy: Content for the study of technology. Reston, VA: International Technology Education Association.

    Establishes clear and effective standards meant to suggest what content should be taught in the field of technology education from grades K to 12. Useful for review of all competencies.

  7. Kalpakjian, S., & Schmid, S.R. (2006). Manufacturing engineering and technology (5th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Prentice Hall.

    Presents relevant topics, fundamentals, and practices used in technological education, and helps students understand the interrelations between the technical and economic factors involved in manufacturing. Useful for review of competency 7.

  8. Karsnitz, J.R., O'Brien, S., & Hutchinson, J.P. (2009). Engineering design: An introduction. Clifton Park, NY: Delmar Cengage.

    Focuses on the development of problem-solving skills and technological literacy while presenting a variety of career possibilities in the fields of engineering design. Useful for review of competencies 1 and 10.

  9. Litowitz, L., & Brown, R.A. (2012). Energy, power, and transportation technology (2nd ed.). Tinley Park, IL: Goodheart-Willcox.

    Studies how power, energy, and transportation affect the daily life of societies, while providing detailed examples of how these elements function and are maintained, including the resources, processes, and systems needed to ensure continued movement. Useful for review of competency 4.

  10. Madsen, D.A., & Madsen, D.P. (2012). Engineering drawing and design (5th ed.). Clifton Park, NY: Delmar Cengage.

    Specializes in the development of a product from conception to design, as well as providing the reader valuable information regarding standards, tolerances, and other specifications. Useful for review of competencies 2 and 5.

  11. National Center for Technological Literacy. (2008). Engineering the future: Science, technology, and the design process teacher guide. Emeryville, CA: Key Curriculum Press.

    Establishes practical, real-world connections with the science, technology, engineering, and math fields, while also promoting technological literacy in students. Useful for review of competencies 1, 3, and 10.

  12. Nicholl, D.S.T. (2008). An introduction to genetic engineering (3rd ed.). New York, NY: Cambridge University Press.

    Provides a valuable introduction to the field of genetic engineering, including fundamental knowledge, technical processes used, and cutting edge topics in the field, such as genetic modification and cloning. Useful for review of competency 1.

  13. Petrina, S. (2007). Advanced teaching methods for the technology classroom. Hershey, PA: Idea Group, Inc.

    Methods and techniques used in the teaching of technology, from the design of technology education curricula and assessments, to addressing issues related to classroom management. Useful for review of competency 10.

  14. Pond, R., & Rankinen, J. (2009). Introduction to engineering technology (7th ed.). Columbus, OH: Pearson Education, Inc.

    Covers a number of valuable skills for any student of engineering technology, including vital math skills and calculator use, graphing, report writing, as well as computer skills used in manufacturing and prototyping. Useful for review of competencies 1, 3, and 10.

  15. Rogers, G., Wright, M., & Yates, B. (2010). Gateway to engineering. Clifton Park, NY: Delmar Cengage.

    Places special emphasis on problem-solving skills and challenges students with hands-on activities to improve understanding of topics such as use of energy, modeling and communicating ideas, as well as production systems. Useful for review of competencies 1, 3, and 10.

  16. Schey, J.A. (2000). Introduction to manufacturing processes (3rd ed.). New York, NY: McGraw Hill.

    Collects and addresses a wealth of manufacturing processes used in the development and creation of parts, while also covering the physical and chemical properties of materials and the mathematical means used to measure changes in matter. Useful for review of competencies 3 and 7.

  17. Wright, R.T. (2012). Technology and engineering: Teacher's edition (6th ed.). Tinley Park, IL: Goodheart-Willcox.

    Comprehensive reference resource for addressing general technological and engineering processes and concepts. Useful for review of competencies 1, 3, and 10.

 

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