Training

Industry2Classroom courses are designed to make you a better communicator, organizer, time manager, and facilitator. You're expected to bring the most current industry skills, knowledge, passion and charisma. We offer a five-class crash course for subject matter experts who want to master instructional and organizational classroom strategies.
 

 

Learning Theories and Learning Styles: How Students Learn Best 
Friday 10/08   5:30pm-9:30pm           $0 
 
This course will provide an overview of learning theories relevant to career and technical education that emphasizes the importance of teaching not only technical skills but also higher order thinking, problem solving, and collaborative skills to prepare workers for entry into and advancement in the workplace. Learning styles will be defined and the importance of understanding the differences among learning styles to enhance student learning. Career and technical education instructors will gain knowledge of how to incorporate constructivist/contextual learning theory and accommodate various learning styles when designing their curriculum.
 

A.       Theoretical Foundation of Career and Technical Education

B.       Behaviorism vs. Constructivism

C.      Contextual Learning Theory

D.      Learning Styles Defined

E.       Identifying Your Learning Style
 
Teaching Methods and Strategies 
Saturday 10/09   9:00am-1:00pm     $0
 
This course will provide faculty with the teaching tools needed to engage students in learning and increase student mastery of subject matter. Six teaching methods will be covered: problem-based learning, project-based learning, work-based learning, direct instruction, cooperative learning, and service learning. Strategies for integrating academic skills will be addressed and how they apply to the adult learner. Emphasis will be placed on how to integrate the disciplines of Math, Science and English Language Arts into career and technical education.
 

A.       Implementing Various Teaching Methods

B.       Integrating Academic Skills in the Lesson Plan

C.      Exploring Various Teacher Roles

 

Critical Elements of Course Structure: Syllabi, Student Learning Outcomes, and Assessment
Friday 10/15     5:30pm-9:30pm        $0
 
This course will provide an overview of how to create a syllabus, basic elements of course structure, including student learning outcomes (SLOs), their importance, and their application. Practical exercises in developing syllabi and SLOs will be presented. Participants will gain knowledge of how to develop course objectives, measureable student learning outcomes, and appropriate assessment methods. Various types of testing, assessment methods and rubrics will be reviewed.
 

 A.   Syllabi Components

        B.   Course Structure Basics

C.   Students Learning Outcomes Defined

D.      Differentiating SLOs and Course Objectives

E.       Writing Students Leaning Outcomes

F.       Assessment and Testing Basics

G.      Closing the Feedback Loop: Using Assessment Data to Improve Curriculum and Teaching

 

Classroom Management 
Saturday 10/16    9:00am-1:00pm    $0
 
This course will provide an overview of classroom management to create a positive environment for learning and managing student behavior. This includes setting expectations, dealing with difficult students, modeling appropriate behavior, addressing students with special needs, and integrating soft skills. Students will gain knowledge of effective classroom management techniques for career and technical education classrooms and learning labs.
 

A.    Creating a Climate for Learning

B.    Managing Students Behavior in a Healthy and Safe Learning Environment

C.    Integrating Industry Expectations and Competencies (SCANS)

D.    Creating a Classroom Management Plan

 

What You Need to Know the First Week
Part 1 Friday 10/22        5:30pm-9:30pm    $0
Part 2 Saturday 10/23   9:00am-1:00pm    $0
 
This course will provide an overview of the critical components needed to get started teaching at the community college level.
 

A.                   Minimum qualification to teach career and technical education

B.                   Expectations of Faculty

C.                  Campus policies and procedures

D.                  Campus resources

E.                   Faculty evaluation process

F.                   Campus layout and tour

 
 
 
 


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The Fine Print: Industry2Classroom.org is a career technical teacher preparation program featuring the partnership, expertise and resources of regional educational institutions, various industry professionals, and the employment / recruitment community. Funding provided by the California Community Colleges System office as specified in the Governor’s Career Technical Education Initiative (SB70/SB1133).
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