Kara Harris

Assistant Professor
Industrial Technology 
Department of Curriculum & Instruction

Education

Ed.D.	Clemson University, 2004, Career and Technology Education
M.S.	Indiana State University, 2000, Technology Education
B.S.	Indiana State University, 1996, Printing Management and Industrial Supervision

Courses Taught

 

EDCI 498G

Supervising Student Teachers in Technology Education

Professional Experience

2005-Present	Assistant Professor of Industrial Technology, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
2004-2005	Technology Education Teacher, Castle Heights Middle School, Rock Hill, SC
2000-2002	Technology Education Teacher, North Central High School, Farmersburg, IN
1999-2000	Technology Education Teacher, Cannelton City Schools, Cannelton, IN

Research

Dr. Harris's research interests pertain to technology education/pre-engineering at both the primary and secondary levels.  She is also interested in how to recruit and retain teachers to teach technology education in the public schools.

Selected Publications

• Harris, K. (2006). Teachers' perceptions of modular technology education laboratories. Journal of Industrial Teacher Education, 42(4), 53-71.