David L. McCrory   Professor Emeritus Technology Education West Virginia University PO Box 6122 Morgantown, WV 26506 e-mail: David.McCrory@mail.wvu.edu

Degrees:

• Ph.D., Case Western Reserve University, 1974
  Major:  Curriculum Studies
  
   
• M.A., Kent State University, 1966
  Major:   Industrial Education
  
   
• B.S., Kent State University, 1964
  Major: Industrial Education    Minor:  Journalism

Courses Taught:

• TE 371 Curriculum Development and Physical Facility Design
• TE 384 Interdisciplinary Seminar in Technology and Culture
• TE 405 Innovation and Invention
• TE 496 Graduate Seminar

Research Interests Include:

• Education and Training;
• Curriculum Development;
• Invention and Innovation;

Projects

• National Alternative Fuels Training Project;

RECENT SCHOLARLY EFFORTS:

Books & Chapters
 

• Todd, R., Todd, K., & McCrory, D. (1996). Introduction to Design and Technology. Cincinnati: Thomson Learning Tools.
• McCrory, D. (1994). Technology is best understood in a dynamic, global context. In Walter, J. (Ed.), Curriculum Handbook, Alexandria, Virginia, Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.
• McCrory, D. (1994). Students develop a sensitivity to various interactions of people and technology through technology assessment activities. In Walter, J. (Ed.), Curriculum Handbook, Alexandria, Virginia, Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.
• McCrory, D. (1992). Technology education. Encyclopedia of Educational Research (6th edition). American Educational Research Association. New York: Macmillan.
   

Presentations
 

• Developing training materials. Videoconference panel presentation, March 14, 1996, WVU.
• Teaching through design and technology. Presentation at the annual New York state conference, March 2, 1996, Rochester, NY.
• Alternative fuels vehicle training program. Presentation at the WVU HRE Faculty Research Colloquium, February 25, 1994. (Co-presenter)
   

Honors, Awards, Recognitions:

• Award of Distinction for Excellence in Teaching, Research, and Service, presented by the International Technology Education Association, 1996.
• Technology Teacher Educator of the Year Award, presented by the Council for Technology Teacher Education (national), 1995.
• Meritorious Service Award, International Technology Education Association, 1987.