Maricopa Community Colleges  CTE200   20074-99999 

Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 03/27/07

CTE200 2007 Summer I – 2008 Summer II

LEC

3 Credit(s)

3 Period(s)

Career and Technical Education: Principles, Philosophy and Student Organizations

Examination of the role of career and technical educational (CTE) pathways as they relate to workforce development. Overview of career and technical student organizations (CTSO), occupational clusters, development and role of career and technical education, philosophy, history and impact of federal funding revenue streams, and career and technical delivery system.

Prerequisites: Arizona Department of Education Provisional Career and Technical Teacher Certification or permission of Department or Division.

 

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:

 

 

CTE200 2007 Summer I – 2008 Summer II

Career and Technical Education: Principles, Philosophy and Student Organizations

 

1.

Distinguish among major career and technical educational pathways. (I)

2.

Explain the career and technical education curriculum model. (II)

3.

Identify the components of career planning. (II)

4.

Examine the contextual factors that impact career and technical pathways. (III)

5.

Explain the federal and state funding revenue streams, responsibilities, and accountability for career and technical programs. (IV)

6.

Describe performance measures. (V)

7.

Identify various career and technical student organizations (CTSO). (VI)

8.

Define the purpose, mission, and function of various CTSOs. (VI)

9.

Summarize the elements of work-based and experiential learning. (VII)

10.

Examine various resources for career and technical education instructors. (VIII)

11.

Analyze emerging trends that impact the career and technical education field. (IX)

 

 

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:

 

 

CTE200 2007 Summer I – 2008 Summer II

Career and Technical Education: Principles, Philosophy and Student Organizations

 

 

I. Major Career and Technical Educational Pathways

II. Curriculum Model

A. Career Exploration

B. Career Planning

C. Entrepreneurship

D. Leadership

E. Academic and Skill-Based Standards

F. Written and Oral Communication

III. Contextual Factors

A. Principles

B. Philosophies

C. Historical Events

D. Sociocultural Influences

IV. Federal and State Funding

A. Legislation

B. Funding Streams

C. Government Policies and Structure

D. Responsibilities

E. Accountability

V. Performance Measures

A. Academic Skill Attainment

B. Career and Technical Education Assessment Policies and Practices

C. Portfolio and Other Performance Based Assessments

VI. Career and Technical Student Organizations

A. Purpose, Mission and Function

B. Benefits to Student

C. Leadership Skill Building

D. Federal Office of Vocational and Adult Education (OVAE)

E. Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA)

F. Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)

G. Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA)

H. Future Educators of America (FEA)

I. Future Farmers of America (FFA)

J. SkillsUSA

K. Health Occupations Student Association (HOSA)

VII. Work-Based and Experiential Learning

A. Personal Aptitude

B. Personal Interest

C. Principles and Ethics

D. Job Search Skills

E. Resumes

F. Interview Skills

G. Employability Skills

VIII. Resources

A. Federal

B. State

C. Local

IX. Emerging Trends

 

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