Managing Change as a Sustainable Strategy in Technological Education for National Development

Abstract

The study examines managing change as a sustainable strategy in Technology Education (TE) for national development. TE is the education designed to empower its recipients through acquisition of general and specialized skills in the practical art. The kick-off of technology education till date and its onward development are stated. Various achievements are analyzed and the need to conserve the gains becomes the concern. Probable sources of resistance and the approaches in managing change are stated. Certain recommendations like activating and reinforcing Research and Development department for monitoring and evaluation and others are mentioned.