Maricopa Community Colleges  ABA294   19996-20046 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 12/14/04
ABA294 19996-20046 LEC 2 Credit(s) 2 Period(s)
Craft Instructor Certification Training
Purpose and benefits of craft instructor training. Factors in the adult learning process. Effective leadership and group interaction. Classroom management techniques. Instructor and student informational guides. Teaching strategies and techniques, instructional aids and evaluation. Types of assessment. Prepare a short presentation.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
ABA294   19996-20046 Craft Instructor Certification Training
1. Explain the purpose and benefits of standardized craft instructor training. (I)
2. Identify and describe contributing factors in the adult learning process. (II)
3. Describe elements and characteristics of effective communication for learning. (III)
4. Identify leadership characteristics that enhance and promote group interaction. (IV)
5. Describe effective techniques for classroom management. (V)
6. Explain the purpose and use of the instructor and student informational guides contained within teaching materials. (VI)
7. Identify effective teaching strategies for classroom presentations and laboratory exercises. (VII)
8. Identify and demonstrate the use of common instructional aids. (VIII)
9. Describe specific types of classroom assessment and their applications. (IX)
10. Prepare a short presentation using a module and evaluate a peer using established criteria. (X)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
ABA294   19996-20046 Craft Instructor Certification Training
    I. Instructor Training
        A. Purpose
        B. Benefits
      II. Adult Learning
          A. Learning styles
          B. Learning theory
        III. Effective Communication
            A. Five elements
            B. Verbal and non verbal
            C. Listening techniques
          IV. Leadership
              A. Characteristics
              B. Styles
              C. Group dynamics
            V. Administration
                A. First impressions
                B. Lesson preparation
                C. Classroom management
              VI. Wheels of Learning
                  A. Informational guides
                  B. Teaching options
                VII. Teaching Strategies
                    A. Lecture
                    B. Laboratory
                  VIII. Instructional Aids
                      A. Guidelines
                      B. Common aids
                        1. flip charts
                        2. chalkboards and whiteboards
                        3. overhead transparencies
                        4. video, slides, film
                        5. actual tools and materials
                        6. handouts
                        7. practice exercises
                    IX. Assessment
                        A. Written exams
                        B. Performance tests
                        C. Benefits
                      X. Short Presentation
                          A. Prepare
                          B. Evaluate peer
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