This course examines the philosophy, mission, vision, goals and evolution of technology education. The Maryland Curricular Framework for Technology Education, teaching and learning strategies, performance-based instruction, and assessment are also covered. Integrating core academic knowledge and skills, and the professional roles and responsibilities of technology education teachers within the total school community at the secondary level are discussed.

This course examines the philosophy, mission, vision, goals, and evolution of occupational education. Teaching and learning strategies, performance-based instruction, assessment, blended instruction, work-based learning, school-to-careers, and equity issues will be covered.

This course covers planning, implementing, evaluating, and marketing Technology Education programs. Particular attention will be given to the organization and management of a safe laboratory environment and the use of the laboratory to support and enhance instruction. The safe and effective use of tools, equipment, and materials will be covered, as well as a review of the Technology Education teacher’s responsibilities regarding student safety and laboratory maintenance. Teacher and school system liability will be covered.

This course covers planning, implementing, evaluating, and marketing Occupational Education programs. Particular attention will be given to the organization and management of a safe work environment and the use of this environment to support and enhance instruction. The safe and effective use of tools, equipment, and materials will be covered, as well as a review of the Occupational Education teacher’s responsibilities regarding student safety and laboratory maintenance. Teacher and school system liability will be covered.

A variety of work-based learning programs will be covered including cooperation work experience, internships, mentorships, job shadowing, and apprenticeship. Mission, trends and current practices in these programs will be discussed. Methods and techniques of coordination in comprehensive and part-time programs at the secondary and adult levels are covered.

Methods and techniques for teaching adult learners in secondary and in post-secondary occupational and technical programs are covered. The needs, interests, and motivation of the mature learner are analyzed. Secondary and post-secondary educational settings will be compared.

This course covers the theories and concepts of educational administration and leadership in Career and Technology Education. Societal forces that affect educational administration, tasks of administration, role requirements, administrative process and division of responsibility, organizational variables, the administrator as an individual and leader, and professional organizations and ethics.

Master’s and APC students who desire to pursue a special research problem under the direction of their advisor may register for this course.

Introduces students to the three basic forms of research: historical, descriptive and experimental. Emphasis is placed on incorporating research into classroom teaching. ERIC and other databases will be used in research. Provides a technological base for the development of videotapes, CDs, portfolios, and a research methodology base for subsequent courses. Qualitative and quantitative data treatments will be developed within the context of individual student projects and the evaluation of the research literature.

Students will complete and present their portfolios, action research projects, and seminar papers. Educational technology, especially as it applies to teaching in the schools, will be integrated into the participants’ project work.

This course examines the theory and research in human development and learning psychology with application to teaching in contemporary middle and secondary schools. Emphasis is placed on translating theory into practice by integrating field experiences, classwork, student projects, assignments, and exams.

This course covers the concept of self, logical decision making, communication theory, and the effects of the various social-cultural factors on learners. Current developmental theories of cognitive processes such as language, memory and intelligence, and how differences in cognitive level mediate learning of subject matter are examined.

Applications of psychology to learning processes and theories are examined. Topics covered include individual differences, measurement, motivation, emotions, intelligence, attitudes, problem solving, thinking, and communicating in educational settings.

This course is an advanced study of human growth and development using a life-span approach. Current research and theories in the areas of cognitive processes, learning abilities, and social and psychological processes will be examined.

This course is an overview of the major types of exceptional abilities and their impact on the teaching/learning process. The legal mandates that relate to the field of special education are covered.

This course teaches the fundamentals of reading instruction including current theories and methods of reading instruction. The course also presents an overview of reading programs K-12 and considers the integration of reading into the student’s areas of specialization at the middle and secondary school levels. The course emphasizes the identification of requisite reading skills, the assessment of reading skill levels (instructional and independent), the development of strategies and materials for reading mastery, and the remediation of reading difficulties.

This course examines how to identify and utilize appropriate student performance criteria to measure student achievement in the cognitive, psychomotor and affective domains. A variety of assessment instruments will be evaluated and developed to document student mastery of instructional objectives.

This course is an analysis of American industry in relation to current and future competitive trends. Personnel organizations, personnel needs, production, quality, and competition in selected manufacturing and construction enterprises are covered.

This course is an introduction to mentoring, and covers selecting mentors, mentor/teacher responsibilities, teacher observation, problems of beginning teachers, mentoring techniques, assessment, and portfolio development. This course is designed to prepare experienced teachers that are interested in becoming mentors or helping teachers in the secondary school.

Core technologies are the building blocks of all technology systems. Mechanical and structural technologies are examined with regard to common components, simple controls, basic system design, safety, and applications. An overview of materials technology will include an examination of ferrous and non-ferrous materials, common industrial forms, and the primary and secondary processing of industrial materials. The course includes an introduction to biotechnology with instructional units devoted to genetics, environmental biotechnology, and the future of biotechnology. Topical investigations and modular activity packages are utilized to enhance understanding of the core technologies.

Core technologies are the building blocks of all technology systems. Electrical, electronic, optical, fluid, and thermal technologies are examined with regard to common components, simple controls, basic system design, safety, and applications. The context for the study of these core technologies is the design and development of technology systems to solve practical problems. Communication skills are developed through the documentation of the design and development process. Topical investigations and modular activity packages are utilized to enhance understanding of the core technologies.

This course provides students with knowledge and skills related to communication systems, application of computers, computer controlled robots and machines, imaging, publishing, audio systems, video systems, and telecommunications. Students learn how to integrate instruction on information systems into the teaching/learning strategies used in Technology Education that include: ingenuity challenges, topical investigations, product generation, modular activity packages, research and experimentation, and engineering design and development.

This course examines exemplary safety practices through discussions, group demonstrations, and development of written safety programs for occupational education facilities. Industrial safety programs will be studied through organized plant visits.

Students will develop instructional materials in this course. The course covers commercially available sources and applications, and teacher-developed materials including bulletin boards, transparencies, computer-generated materials, power point presentations, and the use of instructional technology devices and equipment.