Biomanufacturing in Massachusetts: An Assessment and Educational Analysis.

Institution	Minuteman Regional Vocational Technical School, Lexington, MA.
Titel	Biomanufacturing in Massachusetts: An Assessment and Educational Analysis.
Quelle	(1992), (114 Seiten) PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Monographie
Schlagwörter	Biotechnology; Curriculum Development; Educational Needs; Educational Strategies; Elementary Secondary Education; Females; Job Development; Job Skills; Job Training; Labor Force Development; Manufacturing Industry; Minority Groups; Needs Assessment; Partnerships in Education; Quality of Working Life; School Business Relationship; State Action; State Surveys; Statewide Planning; Tables (Data); Massachusetts + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Biotechnologie; Curriculum; Development; Curriculumentwicklung; Lehrplan; Entwicklung; Educational need; Bildungsbedarf; Lehrstrategie; Weibliches Geschlecht; Produktive Fertigkeit; Berufsqualifizierender Bildungsgang; Arbeitskräftebestand; Fertigungswirtschaft; Produzierendes Gewerbe; Ethnische Minderheit; Bedarfsermittlung; Hochschulpartnerschaft; Arbeitsqualität; Staatliche Intervention; Planwirtschaft; Tabelle; Master-Studiengang
Abstract	A study examined the nature and requirements of biomanufacturing work force development in Massachusetts. The jobs created by biotechnology and skill requirements for the different levels of biotechnology jobs were analyzed. Next, study task force members visited 23 companies throughout Massachusetts and interviewed a wide selection of personnel, including company presidents, scientists, human resource personnel, trainers, "line" technicians, and manufacturing supervisors. Respondents were asked to rate the importance of 155 competencies. At least 90% of the competencies related to work habits and interpersonal relationships, communication, math, and technology received ratings of "required" or "good to know." Chemistry skills were generally considered more important than biology skills. The following issues pertaining to incorporating biotechnology into the K-12 curriculum were discussed: teacher needs, teacher training, resources for teachers, sex equity strategies, strategies for grades K-5 and 6-8, and a model curriculum for technical training. Job quality and opportunities for women and other minority groups in the biomanufacturing industry were examined. Task force members formulated 20 recommendations regarding state, job training, and educational initiatives. (Includes 21 tables.) (MN)
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC