Developing an Ergonomics-Based Technology Education Curriculum

The purpose of this book was to develop a new curriculum of ergonomics-based technology education for the universities offering technology education program (vocational and technology education). This study consisted of two phases: needs analysis and modified Delphi technique. The combination of needs analysis and modified Delphi technique is quite a unique methodology. The purpose of the needs analysis was to explore the levels of ergonomics awareness and the needs of ergonomics curriculum as well as to determine the lecturers’ perception toward the incorporation of ergonomics curriculum in to technology education program. Furthermore modified Delphi technique was implemented to determine the relevant domains needed for the new ergonomics curriculum using experts’ consensus. This book provides a reference base for curriculum development researchers. It will be useful for various institutions of learning for developing ergonomics curriculum at the same time. Moreover it serves as a reference to industries for human development as well as provides organizations with a guideline for training vocational and technology educators.