Publications

Refereed

Becker, K. and Park, K. (submitted, 2009), Integrative approaches among science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) subjects on students’ learning: A meta-analysis. Journal of STEM Education.

Melton, D. and Becker, K. (submitted, 2009). Comparisons of group-based and individual-based assignments in an engineering graphics course within a higher education learning environment. Journal of Vocational Education Research.

Mentzer, N. and Becker, K. (accepted with revisions, 2009). Motivation while designing in engineering and technology education impacted by academic preparation. Journal of Industrial Technology Teacher Education.

Benson, L., Becker, K., Cooper, M., Griffin, H. and Smith, K. (In Press, 2009). Engineering education: Departments, degrees and directions. International Journal of Engineering Education.

Hailey, C., Erekson, T., Becker, K., & Thomas, M. (February, 2005). National center for engineering and technology education. The Technology Teacher. 64, 5, 10-15. See Publication

Becker, K. and Maunsaiyat, S. (2004). A Comparison of Students’ Achievement and Attitudes Between Constructivist and Traditional Classroom Environments in Thailand Vocational Electronics Programs. Journal of Vocational Education Research, (29) 1, p 133. See Publication

Becker, K. and Stewardson, G. (Winter/Spring 2003). Improving international project success. The Journal of Technical Studies. Volume XXIX, Number 1. Electronic Journal, http://scholar.lib.vt.edu/ejournals/JTS/Winter-Spring-2003/pdf/ See Publication

Becker, K. and Maunsaiyat, S. (Spring 2002). Development of an attitude and concept scale toward technology in Bangkok, Thailand. Journal of Technology Education. Volume 13, Number 2, p. 6. See Publication

Becker, K. (April 2002). Constructivism and the use of technology.
The Technology Teacher (electronic journal), TTTe.
http://www.iteawww.org/F1c4.html

Becker, K. (1999). Extending instructional reach using technology.
Journal of Technology Studies. (Winter/Spring 1999) (25) 1, p.70.

Becker, K. (Winter 1991). Content and strategies for teaching computer-aided drafting. Journal Of Industrial And Technology Educators,(28) 2, p. 38-46.

Book Chapters

Becker, K., Hailey, C. & Thomas, M. (2008). Council on Technology Teacher Education Yearbook. Developing Connections in the Engineering Community. Chapter 8, Glenco/McGraw-Hill.

Published Training Manuals for US Department of Labor

Becker, K. (2000). A Manual for Developing Quick Start Projects. (USDOL), Poland Workforce Development Project, 2000, Macedonia PriZMa Project, 2000, Bulgaria Workforce Development Project, 2001.

Becker, K. (2000). A Training Manual for Training Methods for Adult Learners.
(USDOL), Romania, Project Pledge, 2000 and Bulgaria Workforce Development Project, 2000.

Related Publications

Becker, K. and Snow, J. (Winter 1997). American “KAIZEN” - A perspective on American management theories. Journal of Industrial Technology (13) 1, p. 9-12.

Becker, K. (Spring 1996). High mileage challenge. UIEA Journal p. 11-12.

Becker, K. (1988). Organization required for effective integration. Design Graphics World, (12) 2. p.20-21.

Becker, K. (1987). Teaching CAD with limited facilities.
Industrial Education Magazine, (76) 3, p.24-26.

Becker, K. (1985). Incorporating CAD into the curriculum.
Industrial Education Magazine, (74) 4, p. 16-18.

Other Scholarly Material

1993 Total Quality Management (TQM) Training Manual
Developed training manual to use in Plant Operations at CSULB as they make an organizational management change to the TQM Management Improvement Process. Training manual was used by the organization in 1993 and 1994.

1989-91 California Industrial & Technology Education Association (CITEA)
Editor Edited a 20 page newsletter published five time a year to the members of CITEA (2500 circulation).