CTE 2001

Work-Based Learning

PROFESSOR:	Julie Chadd, Ph.D.

OFFICE HOURS:	Monday	11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Tuesday	11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

OFFICE:	4613 Lumpkin
TELEPHONE:	581-3767
E-MAIL:	jachadd@eiu.edu
WEB SITE:		http://ux1.eiu.edu/~jachadd/

Course Description: An introduction to work-based learning as it relates to the teacher of Career and Technical Education. This course is designed to make you aware of important aspects of work-based learning.  There are several types of work-based learning programs, and you should be aware that you may be involved with one or more program types when you begin your teaching career.  You should also be aware that Career and Technical Education is made up of more program areas than we prepare teachers for at EIU.  You should be familiar with all areas of CTE (agriculture, business, family and consumer sciences, health occupations, technology education).
Prerequisite:  30 hours of course work and SED 2000 or its equivalent 
Required Texts: None 
Course Objectives: Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
•	Analyze the current educational initiatives that affect career and technical education teachers in the classroom. 
•	Analyze the relationship between the classroom teacher and the world of businesses, industries, and agencies. 
•	Identify the skills and personal qualifications employers want in tomorrow's employees.
•	Demonstrate the ability to integrate academics into the career education classroom. 
•	Identify the professional organizations with which teachers should become involved and the benefits of joining. 
•	Begin the preparation of a portfolio to be submitted for departmental approval to student teach. 

ASSIGNMENTS AND ACTIVITIES:

Professional Portfolio:  You are required to include at least three items in your professional portfolio through Live Text.  The template will be discussed.

Job Shadowing:  This experience will give you a better idea of how what you teach students in your class is used on the job.  You must document at least 4 hours of job shadowing or document work experience in your content area.  You will complete a written report on your experiences.

EVALUATION:

Inventory of Teaching Related Experiences	    5 points
Career Exploration			  15 points
Academic/Vocational Integration		  35 points
Standards in Teacher Education		  10 points
Portfolio					  15 points
Job Shadowing				  30 points
Final Exam					  30 points
Professionalism				  15 points
Total			110 points

	Scale:  A = 90 -100; B = 80 – 89; C = 70 – 79; D* = 60 – 69; F* = 59 and below

*In order to continue with education courses, you must earn a C or better in this course.  

POLICIES:
•	Assignments will not be accepted late unless prior arrangements are made.
•	Assignments must be typewritten.
•	Examinations will not be made up.
•	Follow the rules and guidelines of the student teaching department for pre-clinical experiences.  This includes professional dress and behavior while in the schools.
•	Professionalism is expected of all students.  This includes participation and attendance. Each unexcused absence or class period in which the student does not actively participate will result in a loss of points from the total points listed for Professionalism in the Evaluation section.  Each class meeting is worth an equal number of points.  You are expected to be to class on time.
•	A requirement of the course is the ownership of a license to Live Text.
•	A requirement of the course is the submission of a Letter of Intent into your electronic portfolio.
•	Students who do not successfully complete the required performance assessments (Establishment of Professional Portfolio on Live Text, Academic/Vocational Integration Project) will earn less than a ‘C’ for the course.

STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES: 

Appropriate academic support is available for students with a documented disability.  Please notify the professor and contact the Office of Disability Services at 581-6583 for further information.

COURSE OUTLINE: 

August 21	Course Introduction
August 28	What is CTE?

September 4	Labor Day – No School

September 11	Live Text Demonstration (Lumpkin 1011)
September 18	History of CTE and Current Legislation

September 25	The Students
October 2	Career Development

October 9	Career Exploration
October 16	New Basic Skills

October 23	Content Area Standards & Professional Teacher Standards
October 30	Illinois Learning Standards

November 6	Integrating Academic and Career and Technical Education
November 13	Work-Based Learning

November 20	Thanksgiving Break

November 27	Partnerships
December 4	Career and Technical Education Professional Organizations

December 12			Final Exam (12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.)

This schedule is tentative and may be changed by the professor.  All changes will be announced in class.  Students are responsible for any changes announced in class.