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Career Technical Education Foundations

EDUC X366.18

40859

Examine the history and traditions of career technical education (CTE) and its impact on contemporary CTE programs and the economy of California. Develop a professional perspective by examining contemporary education policies and teaching practices in relation to fundamental issues, theories and research in education.

 

Course Outline

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Course Objectives

  • Identify the relationship of historical, legal, social, political, ethical and economic perspectives of career technical education to education and society
  • Understand the importance of partnerships for work-based learning activities
  • Learn the importance of developing program advisory committees in order to maintain curricular currency
  • Understand student recruitment, placement and guidance services and the roles such services can play for students
  • Coordinate the use of related community organizations and agencies to improve or enhance instruction
  • Establish, supervise and advise career technical student leadership organizations
  • Model professional standards and ethical behaviors including the appropriate use of student labor, school equipment, supplies and facilities
  • Maintain student competence and attendance records
  • Recognize the legal and ethical requirements to identify and report suspected cases of child abuse, neglect or sexual harassment
  • Recognize the legal and ethical requirement to implement school and district policies and state and federal law in responding to inappropriate or violent student behavior

What You Learn

  • Historical perspectives
  • Career development and high school issues
  • Advisory committees
  • Role of school and career counselors
  • Learning by experience
  • Articulated high school, ROP and adult education courses
  • School to Work Opportunities Act
  • Partnering with employers
  • Holland Occupational Themes
  • Local resources 
  • What employers want
  • Module career standards
  • Student organizations
  • Linked Learning, Learning and Innovation Skills


How You Learn

  • Readings
  • Podcasts
  • Online resources
  • Discussions
  • Written assignments
  • Advisory project
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This course applies to the following programs:

Designated Subjects Career Technical Education Teaching Credential

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Required Courses

  • Early Orientation
  • Instructional Strategies
  • Integrating Technology Into Education
  • Curriculum Design and Assessment
  • SDAIE/Special Needs for Career Technical Education
  • Career Technical Education Foundations
  • Fostering Wellness
  • Teaching Practicum

Learn More About this Program

Professional Program in Career Technical Education

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Required Courses

  • Instructional Strategies
  • Integrating Technology Into Education
  • Curriculum Design and Assessment
  • SDAIE/Special Needs for Career Technical Education
  • Career Technical Education Foundations

Learn More About this Program

Notes

Departmental contact: extension-education@berkeley.edu | (510) 642-1172

Prerequisites

Early Orientation EDUC X366.13 or consent of instructor and program director

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