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ti DOCUMENT RESUME ED 117 434 CE 006 081 TITLE Report of the Gove7torls Task Force on. Aerospace-Aviation Education. INSTITUTION Federal Aviation Administration (DOT), Washington, D.C. Office of General Aviation.; Governor's Aerospace-Aviation Task Force, Sacramento, Calif. PUB DATE [73] NOTE 74p.; For related document, see CE 006 082 EDRS PRICE MF-550.83 HC-$3.50 Plus Postage DESCRIPTORS *Aerospace Education; Career Opportunities; Course Descriptions; *Educational Need -s °; Educational Problems; *Educational Programs; Elementary Secondary Education; Industry; Post Secondary Education; Program Descriptions; *Program Effectiveness IDENTIFIERS *California ABSTRACT The purpose of the Aerospace-Aviation Education Task Force was to study the problems and present recommendations for space and aviation education in California. Educational trends and the increasing rate of dropout occurrence reveal a need to introduce changes in the education and training of students. Many career opportunities exist in the field of, aerospace and aviation. Committees were formed to concentrate on the various existing educational levels. The following levels were studied and several aspects of their programs are disctssed with recommendations for their developm4nt:(1) elementary and junior high schools (description of exemplary programs); (2) high schools and community colleges (requirements for a standard designated subjects teaching credential in aviation flight instruction and/or aviation ground instruction, courses in aviation education, and commentary on the education code);(3) colleges, universities, and private schools (description of aerospace or aeronautical programs in various institutions); and(4) industry and the p;ofessions (findings from a-' survey of aerospace industry employers. on_ their opinions regarding the needs of aerospace education, a discussion on recent technological developments, and an overview of, aviation education in the Soviet Union). 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Reproductions * * supplied by EDRS are the best that can be made from the original. * *********************************************************************** U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, EDUCATION t WELFARE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION THIS DOCUMENT HAS BEEN REPRO- DUCED EXACTLY AS RECEIVED FROM THE PERSON OR ORGANIZATION ORiGIN- ATING IT POINTS OF VIEW OR OPINIONS STATED DO NOT NECESSARILY REPRE- SENT OFFICIAL NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION POSITION OR PpLicr- 0 REPRINTED BY: AVIATION EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION/FEDERAL AVIATIONADMINISTRATION OFFICE OF GENERAL AVIATION/WASHINGTON,D.C. 20591 STATE OF CALIFORNIA 90(ivutetarf&totaftace -tiotatiolt RONALD REAGAN Educaelea 47a44 Governor 7evece DeceMber 31, 1971 OFFICERS Cong. Don Clausen,Chairman H. Gene Little,Vice Chairman Joseph R. Crotti,Secretary / Harriet G. Porch,Director Dear Governor Reagan: J. Floyd Andrews,Director Dr. Myrt C. Rupel,Director Thomas E.Leonard, "Director It is a privilege Elmer Haskin,Cong.Liaison and a pleasure forme to submit to you the ,relgort of the Governor'sAerospace- Aviation EducationTask Force. 0 MEMBERS In creating the Task Force in 1969,you set forth Mervin W. Amerine its purpose in Miss Fran Bera a seven-fold missioncharter. Robert Blodget Essentially, themandate to the-TaskForce re- Lt. Col. Charles M. Bussey quired that Vern Cartwright recommendations bedeveloped for the Howard M. Critchell adoption of Ray Darby space and aviationconcepts in the Don Downie Elementary, HighSchool, and Junior. Robert M. Eberhardt College levels Mrs. Lauretta Foy of the State, basedupon existing and projected PhilipC. Garlington requirements of the Marvin Hays, M.D. aviation andspace industries; that a statement William D. Hecht be developed forthe Governor's Mrs. Peggy G. Hereford possible use in Norman Jaco reporting to theLegislature Gene Kropf the needs of on Lawson Miller education and trainingin-aviation Eugene J. and the Portugal space sciences, basedupon opinions of Clete Roberts the Statewide Daniel G. Walker Aerospace EducationAdvisory Com- William R. Wilson mittee to the State Dave Zebo Superintendent ofPublic Instruction, and allother organizationswith particular concern for education inthese fields of endeavor; thatthe Task Forcelearn enough about existing. aerospace and aviationeducation programs to facilitate of such recommendations for theuse programs as models,or changes that should be implemented to strengthenthem; that the Task Force prepare a statement of economicimplications of aviation andthe space sciencesfor the State of California,to be distributedto all educators assigned the task of curriculumpreparation and evaluation. You alSo recommendedthat the. Task Force with State and confer Federal Agenciesassigned aviation education responsibilities,to learn aboutthe obstacles confronting implementation ofappropriate programs, and to recommendsolutions to the problems found. As further guidance, you indicatedthat due to the combination of Intrastate, Interstate,International, and. Intercontinental nature of air travel and traffic operations, future activities would require nartib4pation and coordination with other State AerospaCe EduCation Councils, the Federal Aviation Administration, and National Aerospace Council Conferences that must inevitably evolve as we keen race with the rapidly changing technological factors in aerospace and aviation enterprises. The Task Force which you appointed included thirty ladies and gentlemen from every phase of aeronautics, aviation, education, industry, and government. In addition, the Task Force sought and received assistance from numbers of other individuals who had narticular expertise in certain, aspects of aerospace-aviation and education. Support and cooperation were alio obtained from the Superintendent of Public Instruction, from Industry, and from the Chancellors of the University of California, the State Colleges, and the Community Colleges, especially in a consultative role. Under your mandate, the Task Force divided itself into a number of committees for the Purpose of concentrating its efforts on specialized problem areas and possible solutions. The committees were established in the following areas of concern: 1. Elementary Schools and Junior High Schools. 2. High Schools and Community (Junior) Colleges. 3. Colleges, Universities, and Private,Schools.:: 4. Industry and the Professions. In the more than two years of its existence, and operating without any funding, the thirty members of the Task Force exploredall aspects of Aerospace Education. As might be anticipated, problems ate the various levels were manifold, and the members of the Task Force expended their energies in searching for solutions. All of the efforts of the Task Force members were at their-own personal expense. In the body of this report, you will find recommendations by the Task Force. Unquestionably, there are advantages to be realized from broadening the availability of aerospace-aviation education. This was reiterated in the thoughts and ideas of each of the committees. No easy solutions were found, nor was it antici- pated that such solutions could ever be discovered. The Task Force, in recommending certain actions, is fully aware that cost is one of ' the main considerations in any field of endeavor, and certainly in the educational area.We of the Task Force have not lost sight of cost implications,.but we feel that a cost/benefit analysiswill' bear out the need for the State of California to assume a more positive role in sponsoring and supporting greater development in aerospace-education offeringsto more of our populace-- in particular, to ouryoung people. California has long beenlooked to for guidance, example of creative and and as a prime forward-looking educationalexcellence. Recent years, however,have seen other states nant and productive assume a more domi- role in suchareas. It idrthe overwhelming conclusion of the Task Force that action mustbe taken to restore to California itsposition of leadership. The Governor's Aerospace-Aviation EducationTask Force respectfully submits this report and its recommendations,and suggests that it has discharged themission you assignedto it. Task Force members, Speaking for the I am grateful thatwe have had the opportunity to serve you and thegreat people of theState of California. Respectf Doff H. Clausen, ber of Congress Chairman The Governor's Aerospace-Aviation Education TaskForte //. 0 WILSON Rims Superintendent of Public Instruction and Director of Education STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION 721 CAPITOL MALL, SACRAMENTO 95814 January 31, 1973 Honorable Don H. Clausen, Chairman The Governor's AerospaCe-Aviation Education Task Force U. S. House of Representatives Washington, D. C. 20515 Dear Congressman Clausen: As previously indicated, I am pleased to commend you and offer you my appreciation and that of the California Department of Education for yothr support of aerospaCe education in California's