Introduction to Occupational Education

AEE 101
Introduction to Career and Technical Education

COURSE SYLLABUS

Fall, 2006
On-line Version (Distance Education Section)

Department of Agricultural and Extension Education

This course is designed to provide the foundation upon which the prospective teacher of career and technical education courses will build as he/she begins preparation for a career in career and technical education, Emphasis will be placed upon developing an understanding of (a) the: philosophy, objectives, and scope of career and technical programs in public schools; (b) the roles, expectations, and competencies of career and technical teachers; (c) trends and issues in career and technical education; (d) characteristics of effective teachers; (e) multiculturalism and providing for individual differences of students.

Course Information:

Attendance Policy

Academic Integrity

Laboratory Safety

Students with Disabilities

For Distance Education Students

Topical Outline:

Class 1 (August 28): Introduction to the Course, Need for Career & Tech. Education

Sept 4 - No Class- Labor Day

Class 2 (Sept. 11): Purposes and Objectives of CTE

Class 3 (Sept. 18): Career and Technical Education in North Carolina

Class 4 (Sept. 25): Development of CTE in America

Class 5 (Oct. 2): Administration of CTE

Class 6 (Oct. 9): Mid-Term Exam: Must be completed by October 13

Class 7 (Oct. 16): CTE Program Areas - Scope and Sequence

Class 8 (Oct. 23): Roles of the CTE Teacher

Class 9 (Oct. 30): Becoming a Professional Educator

Class 10 (Nov. 6): Evolution of CTE

Class 11 (Nov. 13): CTE

Class 12 (Nov. 20): Trends and Issues in Career & Techinal Education

Class 13 (Nov. 27): Career and Technical Education Youth Organizations

Class 14 (Dec. 4): CTE and Special Populations Students

Final Exam: The Final Exam must be completed by December 15

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