ECTS 335 - Introduction to Career and Technical Studies

(2011/2012 Edition)
Last updated on
September 27, 2011

Note:  The EVOC prefix changed to an ECTS prefix in fall 2011.

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Contact Information

Instructor:  Donna Shea, M.A.

Office:  College of Education (CE), Room 321 (Map)

Office Hours:  Tuesday, 2:00 to 5:00 and telephone conference by appointment

Office Telephone:  (909) 537-5679

E-mail:  EVOC@verizon.net

Year/Quarter:  Fall 2011

Day/Time/Location:  Tuesday, 6:00 to 10:00, Main campus meets in PL 013, PDC campus meets in RG 107.  A flash drive is required.  Bring all your work on flash drive to every class meeting.  You may bring a laptop to class if you wish.  This class is televised to the PDC campus.

   

The College of Education of California State University, San Bernardino    (CSUSB) is dedicated to the development and support of wise, reflective professional educators who will work toward a just and diverse society that embraces democratic principles.  The wise teacher:  

  • Possesses rich subject matter knowledge.

  • Uses sound pedagogical judgment. 

  • Has practical knowledge of context and culture.

  • Acknowledges the relativism associated with variations in the values and priorities of both their peers and their students.

  • Is comfortable with the uncertainty of the outcomes of instructional decisions.

(College of Education Conceptual Framework, 2000)

 

     

Catalog Description

Introduction to the history, philosophy, literature and organizations of vocational, technical, and occupational workforce development programs.  Formerly EVOC 335. Prerequisite:  Consent of  instructor.  (4 units)

 

Course Overview and/or Rationale

In ECTS 335 scholars will collect documentation and prepare their Career and Technical Evaluation of Competency (CTEC) portfolio to submit the Career and Technical Studies faculty to request credit toward their BA in CTS. degree for previous work and teaching experience.  They will explore requirements for the BA in CTS degree and prepare a degree plan to facilitate achieving that goal.  Coursework will promote the development of a flexible and innovative approach to career and technical education through readings and class discussions.   All course requirements will be presented at the first scheduled class meeting so each scholar can identify expectations and applicable standards of performance.  An e-mail account and access to the internet is required for this course.

To prepare for this course scholars should begin collecting unofficial transcripts for all institutions attended since high school, letters of reference or recommendation, documentation of all workshops, seminars, in-service training by employers, conferences and conventions attended, professional journals received, advisory board minutes, curriculum, articles, books, research published, dates of employment with addresses, supervisor, and job duties for all employment and professional, occupational, and teaching organizations of membership.

 

Relevant Professional Standards

 

 

Course Goals/Objectives

On completion of this course given reading assignments, class discussions, examples and case studies scholars will:

1.  Submit a Memo of Intent which includes confidential scholars information as an e-mail attachment
2.  Read the BCTS Guidelines and word process the Career and Technical Evaluation of Competency (CTEC) portfolio forms provided as a Word document
3.  Obtain documentation of work and teaching experience that meets CTEC criteria
4.  Obtain documentation of professional development that meets CTEC criteria
5.  Generate a completed CTEC portfolio for submission to CSUSB faculty for review
6.  Discuss requirements for a Bachelor of Arts in Career and Technical Studies (BACTS) degree at CSUSB
7.  Develop a BACTS degree plan that satisfies CSUSB degree requirements
8.  Discuss the importance of a flexible and innovative approach to career and technical education through class participation
9.  Demonstrate cooperative work ethics through class participation and timely submission of all coursework
10. Present compiled CTEC portfolio to instructor for evaluation in preparation for ECTS 435

 

Course Requirements:

The following is a brief description of the course assignments that satisfy the course objectives.  Scholars should refer to the electronic textbook for the specific assignment objectives, assignment discussion, examples, and template before beginning any assignment. 

PI  Memo of Intent and Scholar's Confidential Personal Information
Scholars will write a memo to the instructor following standard memo format.  The memo will state the scholar's current registration status, the option selected for completing ECTS 335, the grade the scholar hopes to earn in ECTS 335 and the projected submission date for the CTEC portfolio.  Scholars will include personal contact information including full name, student ID number, mailing address, phone number, place of employment, work address, phone number, e-mail, cell phone, and Web site (if applicable). All information except e-mail will remain confidential and accessible to the instructor only.  Scholars are required to share their e-mail address with the class-at-large.

SC Shopping for a Course
Scholars will contact two instructors who teach Upper Division Expository Writing 306 (for any discipline) at CSUSB and interview those instructors following the form provided.  The scholars are shopping for a course in the same way they would shop for a home, car, or employment.  Scholars will complete the interview form for both instructor's and submit it along with any documents obtained, such as a course syllabus.  The scholars submit their assignment with a memo in which they describe their experience, impression, and decision whether or not this they would take a class from one or both instructors and why.

DP Bachelor in Career and Technical Education Degree Plan 
Scholars will develop a degree plan outlining the requirements for a Bachelor of Arts in Career and Technical Studies (BACTS) degree.  The plan will include completed coursework for which they have received or will receive credit from another institution, courses previously completed at CSUSB, courses to be taken at CSUSB, courses to be taken via concurrent registration and a projected schedule for completing all coursework.  All forms will be word processed prior to submission.

BR Book Reviews and Discussions 
Each scholar will obtain and read Yes or No The Guide to Better Decisions and Who Moved My Cheese both by Spencer Johnson.  Scholars will write a report for each addressing of the relevancy of these books as they pertain to career and technical education.  Emphasis will be placed on the need for flexibility and innovation to meet the needs of diverse learners.

FM Front Matter
Scholars will word process introductory pages and preparation for teaching forms in their CTEC portfolio.  They will collect documentation of preparation for teaching which includes items such as teaching credentials, transcripts of coursework, certificates, diplomas, and degrees of programs completed in colleges or career and technical education institutions.

EM Employment Matrix 
Scholars will develop a matrix of all current and previous employers which identifies their job functions applicable to work, supervisory and teaching experience in the industry sector listed on their designated subjects teaching credential or application.  This matrix will provide the foundation for developing the CTEC portfolio and requisite documentation.

WE Work and Supervisory Experience Forms
Scholars will describe their work and supervisory experience in the industry sector for which they hold or plan to obtain their Designated Subjects teaching credential for submission to the ECTS faculty in their CTEC portfolio following the instructions provided.  All forms will be word processed prior to submission.

TE Teaching Experience Forms
Scholars will describe their full time and part time teaching experience in the vocational field for which they hold or plan to obtain their Designated Subjects teaching credential for submission to the ECTS faculty in their CTEC portfolio following the instructions provided.  All forms will be word processed prior to submission.

PD Professional Development Forms
Scholars will describe their professional development in the five areas outlined for which they hold or plan to obtain their Designated Subjects teaching credential for ECTS faculty in their CTEC portfolio following the instructions provided.  All forms will be word processed prior to submission.

PT  PAWS and Transcripts
Scholars will collect and provide a copy of their CSUSB PAWS and unofficial transcripts for all post-secondary institutions attended.  Scholars may also include diplomas, certificates, and degrees earned.

DD  Documentation Description
Scholars will describe and collect acceptable documentation for professional development, work, and teaching experience to include in their CTEC portfolio following the instructions provided for submission to the ECTS faculty for review.

PC Portfolio Compilation
Scholars will word process and compile all forms and describe the documentation they intend to obtain to document their life experience.  All forms will be word processed prior to submission and organized as directed in a professional manner.

 

Course Evaluation Plan

All scholar's are expected to perform at a level of "B" or higher.  For this course, any grade less than a "B" is inadequate.  Scholar who meet all criteria of the assignment will receive an "B."  To earn an "A" scholars must actively participate in the on-line class discussion.  Work that does not meet the criteria listed in the assignment description will receive a grade commiserate with the effort demonstrated and returned to the scholar with suggestions for improvement.  Work that is submitted after the due date will not earn the privilege of remediation for full credit.

I do NOT give incompletes.  An incomplete is at the instructor's discretion.  If you are unable to complete the work you should drop the course and complete all necessary paper work by the census date.  No drops will be processes after the census date.  You must either complete the work in a timely manner or you will fail the course.  If problems arise during the quarter, contact the instructor immediately to discuss a solution.  Communication is the key to success.

This course is unlike traditional courses.  The major project, which also consists of the final, is a CTEC portfolio for submission to the ECTS faculty.  It documents all work history during the scholars' professional life.  For this reason the scholars' efforts, positive attitude, timeliness of assignments, and ability to follow verbal and written instructions have a direct bearing on their grade.  The following is a general grading scale to serve as a guideline for scholars' reference.   Grades can be requested from the instructor at any time during the course. 

PI - Scholars Information - Memo of Intent

  5%

SC - Shopping for a Course 10%
DP - Degree Plan 10%
BR - Book Reviews and Discussion 20%
FM - Front Matter  5%
EM - Employment Matrix 5%
WE - Work Experience Forms 10%
TE - Teaching Experience Forms 10%
PD - Professional Development Forms 10%
DD - Documentation Description 10%
PC - Portfolio Compilation 10%

 

Points

Grades
95 -  97.99 A-
92 -  94.99  B+
89 -  91.99 B  
80 -  88.99 D  
  0 -  79.99 F  

A "B" grade is expected in all ECTS courses and is the minimum grade accepted by the state for all credential courses.   This means you must accrue a minimum of 89 points.   This means you must accrue a minimum of 89 points.  Less than 89 points will earn a "D" or "F" to ensure the course may be repeated to meet state requirements.

   

Textbook/Bibliography

The text for this course is the ECTS 335 e-text which can be accessed from my CSUSB Home Page or my CTE Web site  Click on the "Course Syllabi" link and scroll down to locate ECTS 335.  The link for the e-text is in the right column.  Be sure to read all information provided in the e-text, follow all links, and review all examples (where provided) before beginning any assignment.  E-mail the instructor immediately if you have questions or concerns.  Suggestions are always welcome.

The following books are required to complete your assignments.  These two books are available in the Coyote Bookstore or on-line at Amazon (click on link below).  Order them the first week of the quarter with priority delivery.  Read them no later than the third week of the quarter so you can reference them for your assignments.  They must be purchased immediately upon registration as reading assignments are due the first week of class.  If you order by mail request priority or overnight shipping.  Books must be read prior to the scheduled discussion date in the course calendar below.  Failure to obtain and read the books before the scheduled discussion date will not constitute a valid reason for failing to submit the report on time and actively participate in the discussion. No excuses will be accepted.

Who Moved My Cheese by Spencer Johnson ISBN 0-399-14446-3

Yes or No” The Guide to Better Decisions  by Spencer Johnson ISBN 0-88730-631-4.

 

REFERENCE LINKS

CSUSB Course Catalog - Bachelor Degree Page 66,  BCTS Degree Page 123 in the 2011/2012 Catalog
OWL - On-line Writing Lab

The APA Guide

Course Policies

ATTENDANCE

This class offers a traditional and a distance learning option.  Meeting dates are listed in the calendar at the end of the syllabus.  It is the responsibility of the scholars to attend all schedules classes or make prior arrangements.  Failure to attend class is not a valid reason for failure to submit work by the due date.  Distance learners are welcome to attend any class in-person if they wish.   Distance learners may request an in-person, telephone, or Skype appointment for assistance.   It is the scholars responsibility to contact the instructor for assistance if required.  Scholars are expected to read all the information in the welcome letter, the syllabus and the e-text for orientation to course materials and requirements.  Scholars should e-mail the instructor immediately regarding problems, concerns, or questions.  Late work and failure to participate in the discussion will negatively impact the scholar's grade.

Scholars are asked to e-mail the instructor at least 24 hours in advance to confirm attendance for the scheduled class session.  This will be discussed further during orientation.  Both traditional and distance learners should confirm their attendance.  Traditional learners who will not be attending should notify me via e-mail the day before class.
 


ACADEMIC HONESTY

California State University, San Bernardino has a zero tolerance for plagiarism and academic dishonesty.  A scholar who commits an act of dishonesty will receive a failing grade and be reported to university officials.  Scholars do not cheat, use another scholars work in place of their own, or knowingly assist another to do so.  Also, unauthorized access to or changing grades on an assignment or examination is unacceptable.  The instructor reserves the right to submit work to TurnItIn.com.

 

SCHOLAR  EXPECTATIONS

To be successful in this course, the scholar will:

 

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY

In our commitment to the furthering of knowledge and fulfilling our educational mission, California State University, San Bernardino seeks a campus climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the entire variety of human experience.  In our commitment to diversity, we welcome people from all backgrounds and we seek to include knowledge and values from many cultures in the curriculum and extra-curricular life of the campus community.  Dimensions of diversity shall include, but are not limited to, the following: race, ethnicity, religious belief, sexual orientation, sex/gender, disability, socioeconomic status, cultural orientation, national origin, and age. (from the CSU San Bernardino University Diversity Committee Statement of Commitment to Diversity, 1995)

In keeping with the university’s Commitment to Diversity, the faculty of the College of Education fully support the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).  Faculty will provide reasonable accommodation to any student with a disability who is registered with the Office of Services to Students with Disabilities and who needs and requests accommodation.

 

Course Calendar:  All assignments are due by midnight on the stated due date below.

WEEK - DATE

AGENDA

Week 1

Sep 27

Orientation:
» Memo of Intent and Personal Information
» Book Reviews (
Due Nov 23)
» CTEC Components
» Degree Plan
(
Due Nov 9)
» Transcripts and PAWS
(
Due Nov 9)
» Shopping for a course
(
Due Nov 9)

Assignments:
» Write Memo of Intent with Personal Information (e-mail to instructor)
» Complete Experience Matrix
» Complete Front Matter of CTEC portfolio - Pages 1-6
» Obtain copies of unofficial transcripts and PAWS
» Shopping for a Course

Week 2

Oct 4

No Class - Work at home day

Repeat orientation for late registrants

Week 3

Oct 11

Due:
» Pages 1-6 of CTEC (e-mail to instructor - Word attachment)
» Employment Matrix (e-mail to instructor as Word attachment
and bring copy to class)

Assignments:
» Complete Work Experience Forms
» Complete Teaching Experience
 Forms
» Complete Professional Development Forms
» Complete Transcript Form

Week 4

Oct 18

No Class - Work at home day
Appointments available upon request

Week 5

Oct 25

Due:
» Work Experience Forms
» Teaching Experience Forms
» Professional Development Forms
» Transcript Development Form

Assignments: 
» Do not get signatures until letters are approved by instructor
» Work Experience Documentation
» Teaching Experience Documentation
» Professional Development Documentation

Week 6

Nov 1

No Class - Work at home day
Appointments available upon request

Week 7

Nov 8

Due: 
» Work Experience Documentation
» Teaching Experience Documentation
» Professional Development Documentation
» Shopping for a Course
» Transcripts and PAWS (Bring unofficial copy to class)

Assignments:
» Compile portfolio for submission to state (Include SASE for return)
» BCTS Degree Plan
» Finish reading assignments

Week 8

Nov 15

No Class - Work at home day
Appointments available upon request

Week 9

Nov 22

Due: 
» Complied CTEC portfolio with tabs in 3-ring presentation binder
(Include SASE for return)
» BCTS Degree Plan (e-mailed to instructor as attachment and bring copy to class)
» Book Report Who Moved My Cheese
(e-mailed to class-at-large for discussion)
» Book Report Yes or Know The Guide to Making Better Decisions
(e-mailed to class-at-large for discussion)

Assignments:
» Participate in Who Moved My Cheese discussion

» Participate in Yes or Know The Guide to Making Better Decisions
discussion

Week 10

Nov 29

No Class - Work at home day

Week 11

Dec 6

Finals Week

Final:
» Last Day to Submit portfolio

» All Remediation Due
» CTEC portfolio (Include SASE for return)

Appointments available upon request