0101. Principles of Career and Technical Education (3 s.h.) F S.

For prospective career and technical education teacher and technical trainer. Provides an in-depth analysis of the context in which contemporary career and technical programs operate. Emphasis is placed on the philosophical concepts underlying career and technical education; an examination of issues and problems in present programs; and how research on teaching practices drives curricular change.

Note: Must be admitted to the teacher certification program.

0102. Teaching Strategies in Career and Technical Education (3 s.h.) F S.

Develop specified teaching competences in career and technical areas. Training for achieving instructional outcomes in career and technical areas; use of performance standards to prepare and present content lessons; evaluations of instructional outcomes; integration of technology in instruction; serving students with special needs; creating an environment for student learning.

Note: Must be admitted to the teacher certification program.

0103. Curriculum in Career and Technical Education (3 s.h.) F S.

Develop strategies for developing and evaluating curriculum in career and technical education areas. Acquire knowledge, skills and methods to design a curriculum. Develop the skill to analyze an occupation in terms of duty and tasks performed; develop the skill to prepare valid terminal performance objectives; determine scope and sequence of talk schedules; and align content and performance standards with assessment and learning experiences.

Note: Must be admitted to the teacher certification program.

0214. Internship in Career and Technical Education Practice (1-6 s.h.) F S.

Evaluation of field work, including in-service education and/or technical experiences that can enhance a student's occupational specialty and strategies for connecting school and real world experiences.

Note: Must be admitted to the teacher certification program.

0324. Cooperative Education (3 s.h.) F S.

The history, development and operation of cooperative education programs. Also covered are the development and promotion of the workplace-learning program, the development of workplace learning partnerships, workplace learning sites, safety considerations of the student in the workplace, and connecting work-based and school-based learning.

0326. Foundations of Career and Technical Education (3 s.h.) F S.

Principles underlying career and technical and workforce education. The course will examine the origins and evolution of career and technical education and include an analysis of contemporary initiatives in K-12 and post-secondary settings.

Note: Must be admitted to the teacher certification program.

0330. Coordination Methods (3 s.h.) F S.

The role of the teacher-coordinator in conducting and teaching procedures and activities necessary to the delivery of successful supervised field-experiences for students in the workplace setting, as part of the school program, are covered. Also covered are methods of establishing contact with students, employers, teachers, parents, and community leaders, as well as labor laws, career and technical student organizations, students with special needs, and other legal requirements affecting student workers/interns.

0399. Supervised Work Experience (1-6 s.h.) F S.

Practical technical experience to supplement classroom instruction. An individualized training plan for the workplace or training location is developed for each student. Staff visitations and joint supervision occur at the placement site.

Note: Must be admitted to the teacher certification program.
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