Technical teacher training program for engineering integration in K-12 education

Engineering can enhance students' theoretical knowledge and practical application skills when integrated into K-12 education. This approach encourages students to contemplate technology and engineering in more depth. Field programmable gate array (FPGA) technology training is becoming increasingly important, especially for vocational high school technical teachers. This study focuses on providing FPGA technology training to these vocational and technical teachers. The aim is to improve their theoretical understanding of FPGA digital design and practical application skills. By incorporating the latest technology into their courses, educators can offer students in-depth learning and practical experience in electronic engineering and digital design. The training program covered the basics of FPGA, its applications, and how it can benefit vocational high schools in laboratory environments. A total of 34 technical teachers participated in the training program. The effectiveness of the program was evaluated through pre- and posttraining questionnaires. The results showed that most of the questionnaire items were statistically and practically significant and varied according to the teachers' department, teaching experience, and level of education.