Revised 4/09 Note this syllabus updated for fall 2009, but still pending final review in August.
DEPARTMENT OF TECHNOLOGY
BALL STATE UNIVERSITY
MUNCIE, IN 47306-0255
Professor’s Name: Dr. Sam
Cotton
Office Hours: Monday 11:00-12:00, Tuesday and Thursday 1:00-2:00
Other hours by appointment or chance
Office Room Number: AT-225A
Phone: Office – 765-285-5640, FAX – 765-285-2162, Home – 765-345-5193
e-mail: scotton@bsu.edu
Courseinfo address: http://my.bsu.edu
I. Course Title and Credit
Hours:
ITEDU-552 – Strategies and Materials for Career and Technical Education (3 Cr Hrs)
Career
and Technical-Related Class Content
Class meeting times: Online by arrangement
Classroom(s) – Online, computer labs and other facilities/services are available
on campus for those desiring on campus services or assistance
II. Prerequisites:
None
III. Catalog Description:
A study of resources, instructional
materials, and strategies for career and technical education programs.
IV.
Course Rationale:
This course is designed to provide the student with experiences in locating and
using resources for information, data, materials, and equipment necessary for
use in a laboratory-based program. The course also provides the student with
experiences and instruction in developing strategies and techniques for
organizing and implementing instructional lessons in an applied learning
setting. In a Career and Technical program area it is critical that teachers
understand and utilize task analysis techniques in preparing lessons and other
activities that actively engage students in the learning process. Resource
material and learning and assessment strategies are classified according to
competency-based criteria for each task to be addressed.
V. Course Objective:
Upon completion of the course learners will be able to:
1) identify a wide variety of resources for any given learning objective or
task,
2) break down tasks to be learned into a series of logical steps of the process
involved,
3) prepare a detailed lesson plan based on competency-based objectives,
4) integrate related skills into many lessons to be delivered,
5) outline the content for a one year competency-based program for a single program area,
6) and,
write complete and appropriate competency-based objective statements for each
lesson to be taught to learners in a given program.
VI.
Course Content and Sequence: See blackboard for links to activity
webpages.
1 Overview
Blackboard introduction /
Homepage
Activity -
Assignment 1
What is career and
technical education? Assignment 2 -Web reading assignment and
assessed discussion
Read Chapter 1 in text (note-activity may be completed without text if it has
not arrived in time for first week assignment)
2
Program Outline
Activity - Assignment 3
3 Preparing
standards-based objective statements. -
Web reading assignment and Chapter
4
SBO
Activity - Assignment 4
4 Conducting and preparing a Job Task Analysis (JTA) JTA Activity - Assignment 5
4A Breaking down instructional objectives into a sequence of steps
5 Preparing complete lesson plans using task analysis techniques LP Activity - Assignment 6
5A Preparing introductory material and strategies for a lesson plan
5B Instructional strategies for delivering content to learners
5C How students apply learned concepts.
5D Summarizing and “wrapping up” an instructional activity
6
Locating
resources via internet and traditional sources
Resource Activity - Assignment
7
6A Networking activities
7 Assessment options
Assessment
Activity - Assignment
8
8
Special needs
considerations in lesson planning
Special Needs
Activity - Assignment 9
8A Alternative strategies
9 New and emerging ideas in career and technical education (Finals week)
Trends
Activity - Assignment 10
9A Summary discussion of semester
Summary Activity - Assignment 11
VII.
Course Format:
Typical instruction methods to be used include the following:
Virtual classroom discussion (if and when possible)
Threaded discussions
Computer networking
Reading assignments
Small scale research
Application activities
VIII. Academic Calendar:
See "Course Content" for tentative schedule of topics. Precise schedule will be
adjusted to meet the needs of the students as a group.
IX. Optional Information:
Class members will need to have access to a computer connected to the internet
that is not protected by a "firewall" that is too restrictive or have the ability to bypass the
"firewall". Distance activities may require the use of a "chatroom" which often
cannot be accessed through a "firewall".
This semester the course will be delivered totally online for the first time so
feedback relative to tools used and activities will be appreciated.
Office Hours: All students needing individual assistance relative to the course
are wholeheartedly invited to meet with me during my office hours or other
arranged times, whether on-line or face-to-face. Making an appointment should
assure my being available.
X.
Method of Student Evaluation:
A. Major Activities/Tasks:
Final course grades will be assigned on the basis of total points earned during
the course. Deadlines for these activities will be announced when assignment is
distributed. The following is a tentative list of major course activities and
their point values:
Final course grades will be assigned on the basis of total points earned during
the course. The following is a list of major course activities and their point
values:
Note that there may be minor adjustments to this information prior to August 27.
Activity 1 will be the development of a homepage using blackboard tools.
Activity 2 will involve an introductory activity.
Activity 3 will involve preparing a program area outline.
Activity 4 will be to develop a Standards Based Objective Statement.
Activity 5 will be for analyzing a class activity using Job Task Analysis techniques.
Activity 6 will involve preparing a complete lesson plan based on a JTA.
Activity 7 will be a search for resources (networking) via the internet.
Activity 8 will involve preparing a number of example test items and strategies.
Activity 9 will explore special needs considerations.
Activity 10 will be a discussion regarding new and emerging ideas in Career and Technical Education.
Special
Note: As an experimental measure for this semester, this course will
be applying a number of opportunities to resubmit reviewed submissions prior to
final assessments being posted in lieu of quizzes or testing. The reviews
will include information that would require skill in the topic to be able to
appropriately address the modifications of assignments. An assessed
summary discussion exploring the class experience and also new and emerging
ideas in Career and Technical Education will be used in place of a traditional
final exam.
Assignments
Grade
Homepage activity #1 /20
Program outline #2 /10
SBO statement #3A /05
SBO outline #3B /05
JTA discussion #4A /10
JTA written #4B /10
Lesson plan discussion #5A /10
Lesson plan written #5B /20
Resource discussion #6A /10
Resource written #6B /20
Assessment discussion #7A /10
Assessment written #7B /20
Special needs discussion #8 /20
Summary discussion #9A /20
Trends discussion #9B /20
Class participation #10 /50
Total points
/260
Please Note: Assignments subject to change as situation or opportunity
indicates.
B. Grading System/Scale:
The semester grade for a course will be determined by dividing the total points
earned by the total points possible. This percentage will then be applied to the
grading scale below.
Grading Scale will be as follows:
100 - 93% of total possible points = A
<93 - 90% of total possible points = A-
<90 - 86% of total possible points = B+
<86 - 83% of total possible points = B
<83 - 80% of total possible points = B-
<80 - 76% of total possible points = C+
<76 - 73% of total possible points = C
<73 - 70% of total possible points = C-
<70 - 66% of total possible points = D+
<66 - 63% of total possible points = D
<63 - 60% of total possible points = D-
<60 - of total possible points = F
Exception to the policy mentioned above may occur under the following
circumstances:
1. Failure to comply with the class attendance policy as described in the Ball
State University Undergraduate Catalog.
2. Late submission or failure to submit course assignments.
XI. Methods of Course Evaluation:
Student evaluations will be conducted by using an online survey instrument
allowing open comments. Feedback will be used to improve the quality of
instruction.
XII. Text and Resources:
Finch, C. R. & Crunkilton, J. R. (1999). Curriculum development in vocational and technical education 5th Ed., Allyn & Bacon, (ISBN 0-205-27902-3) (Web address = http://www.ablongman.com/catalog/academic/product/0,1144,0205279023,00.html )
or http://bookstore.mbsdirect.net/BSU.HTM This site still pending through at least 5/09.
or (New Social Worker Online) at
http://shop.socialworker.com/BooksGeneral-16022311-0205279023-Curriculum_Development_in_Vocational_and_Technical_Education_Planning_Content_and_Implementation_5th_Edition.html?PHPSESSID=dd89b329b53533916372a6e59ebb3afa
An online search (for the fifth edition) will also reveal other sources.
Alternate search machine for textbook sources. www.CampusBooks4Less.com
Used copies available through:
http://www.alibris.com/search/books/qwork/1437530/used/Curriculum%20Development%20in%20Vocational%20and%20Technical%20Education:%20Planning,%20Content,%20and%20Implementation
. Be careful to purchase the 5th edition, many at this site are older
editions.
XIII. Laboratory Experiences and Hours:
Students will be able to use the computer laboratory if desired during the
schedules laboratory hours for room AT-208 (times will be posted). Be aware that
the laboratory is scheduled frequently for use by classes and may not always be
available during normal laboratory hours. Check with the attendants to
determine if future dates and times are booked.
XIV. References/Bibliography:
Bott, P. A. (1996). Testing and assessment in occupational and
technical education, Allyn and Bacon. ISBN: 0-205-16878-7 (http://www.abacon.com/)
Bottoms, G. (1993). Redesigning and refocusing high school vocational studies, Southern Regional Education Board. No ISBN number. (http://www.sreb.org)
Bottoms, G. & Sharpe, D. (1996). Teaching for understanding through integration of academic and technical education, Southern Regional Education Board, No ISBN number. (http://www.sreb.org)
Bottoms, G., Pucel, D. J., & Phillips, I. (1997). Designing challenging vocational courses, Southern Regional Education Board. No ISBN number. (http://www.sreb.org)
Duenk, L. G. ed. (1993). Improving vocational curriculum, Goodheart-Willcox, South Holland, IL. (ISBN 0-87006-031-7)
Giachino, J. W. & Gallington, R. O. (1977). Course construction in industrial arts, vocational and technical education. ISBN: 0-8269-4065-X (http://www.go2atp.com/ATP/showdetl.cfm?&DID=7&Product_ID=137&CATID=11)
Pautler, A. J. & Buffamanti, B. M. (1997). Winning ways: Best practices in work-based learning, Prakken Publications. ISBN: 0-911168-94-X (http://www.techdirections.com/html/career.html)
Perry, W. G. (1982). How to develop competency-based vocational education, Prakken Publications. ISBN: 0-911168-48-6 (http://www.techdirections.com/html/career.html)
Potter, K. D. (1999). An educator’s guide to finding resources in the public domain, Phi Delta Kappa, ISBN: 0-87367-815-X (http://www.pdkintl.org/)
Sarkees-Wircenski, M. & Scott, J. L. Special populations in career and technical education. Information on newest edition not yet available. May be ordered at: (http://www.go2atp.com/ATP/showdetl.cfm?&DID=7&Product_ID=133&CATID=11)
Storm, G. (1993). Managing the occupational education laboratory, Prakken Publications, ISBN: 0-911168-84-2 (http://www.techdirections.com/html/career.html)
Thornburg, D. (2002). The new basics: Education and the future of work in the telematic age, Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, Alexandria, VA. ISBN: 0-87120-656-0 (http://www.ascd.org)
Wentling,
T. L. (1975). Evaluating occupational education and training programs, Griffon
Press. ISBN: 0-205-06653-4 No web address available.
XV.
Laboratory Usage Policies: (When applicable)
Students will be expected to keep all laboratory areas used clean and organized.
Any materials or tools used in the rooms that do not belong to the student
should be returned to their proper location after use. Students will be expected
to schedule their time so they may complete any laboratory work during scheduled
hours. Work may also be done outside of the laboratories if the student has
access to adequate facilities.
XVI. Attendance and Academic Policies:
For Career and Technical Education online classes, attendance is based on
participation in class assignments and other activities. Due dates will be
published for assignments and completion of required discussions. Any
deviation from the due dates must have prior approval from instructor.
Failure to meet the published due dates or approved alternatives more than three
times may result in failure of the course.
XVII. Audit Policy:
Audit requires the permission of the instructor.
XVIII. Special Student Needs:
If you need course adaptations or accommodations because of a disability, if you
have emergency medical information to share with me, or if you need special
arrangements in case the building must be evacuated, please make an appointment
with me as soon as possible. My office location and hours are noted at the
top of this syllabus. Note that online students may make these
arrangements or share the information via distance communication tools
(telephone, email, postal service).
NOTICE: All information on this site has been produced, obtained, or linked by Dr. Samuel Cotton and is in no way endorsed or sponsored by either Ball State University or the College of Applied Sciences and Technology. This site represents the personal views, opinions, and interests of Dr. Samuel Cotton.
Contact Sam Cotton at e-mail: scotton@bsu.eduDepartment of Technology, Ball State University, Muncie, IN 47306-0255