INDEPENDENT STUDY CERTIFICATION ACTIVITIES
To participate in any of these certification activities, please fill out the In-Service Activity Request Form to obtain approval from your supervisor. All activities may be taken as independent study 2-credit in-service activities or for 10-hour modules.
Instructional
Design and Planning, Requirement 50
This
course focuses on the development of course outcomes, which identify
performance expectations, development of performance assessment strategies,
creation of a learning plan, and analysis of the relationship between a course
and an occupational program.
Participants will design a performance-based course of study.
Location: Online Course
Philosophy of
Vocational, Technical, and Adult Education, Requirement 51
This
certification learning activity introduces students to the history and
philosophy of the Wisconsin Technical College System. Participants explore the WTCS from a national,
local, and state perspective; review the legal responsibilities of districts
and the state board; and analyze current issues impacting
Location: Central Campus
PLEASE NOTE: This course is also available online.
Teaching Methods,
Requirement 52
This
is an introductory course in the selection and use of teaching methods. Included are basis for selecting a method,
skills/strategies/techniques, factors in making effective use of a method,
effective use of questioning, and effective use of audiovisual aids. The participant demonstrates knowledge and
skill by making instructional presentations using various teaching methods and
critiquing effectiveness of use of methods used by the individual or by others.
Location:
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Location: Central Campus
Educational
Psychology of the Adult Learner, Requirement 53
The
student will be able to apply educational/psychological principles to the
teaching/learning process to provide the basis for improvement in instruction
and
learning of adults and to analyze the impacts of age and individual differences
on the
teaching and learning process when presented with human behavior and teaching or learning situations.
Location: Central Campus
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OR -
Mentor
Location: Central
Campus
Educational
Evaluation, Requirement 54
Prepares
instructors and trainers to design and implement the performance assessment
component of a course. Places emphasis on
the development of criterion-referenced performance assessment strategies, the
application of varied assessment formats, and the use of assessment strategies
for a course of study, create varied assessment tools, and prepare an
assessment rationale.
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OR -
Location: Central Campus
Guidance and
Counseling, Requirement 55
The
student will be able to describe the philosophy, function, and referral process
of student services in the WTCS; relate the importance of guidance as an
integral part of the teacher’s role; apply the skills of listening, reflecting,
and clarifying in the classroom setting; provide career counseling using local
resources available; and describe how the teacher can assist the guidance
counselor(s) in solving the problems of students.
Location: Central Campus
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OR -
Mentor: Rachel
Jorgenson (608) 329-8207 or rjorgenson@blackhawk.edu
Location:
Supervision, Requirement 58
Prepares practicing or aspiring leaders and supervisors of instructional staff in the WTCS to provide effective leadership of the planning, design, implementation, evaluation and marketing of learning opportunities and other related services. Emphasis on contributions to a learning college and team environment. Participants evaluate models and share best practices in their leadership role and overall responsibility of coordination of the delivery of quality learner-centered products and services. Participants will differentiate the roles of leader and manager and grow to appreciate followers and their professional and personal growth. Strategies for the optimization of human and financial resources and
compliance with laws, policies and procedures will also be addressed. Successful completion of WTCS Wisconsin Leadership Development Institute (WLDI) may substitute for this course.
Location: Central Campus
Educational
Diversity, Requirement 69
This certification-learning plan focuses on teaching diverse student populations. Participants will study a variety of student populations and design learning environments that meet their specific needs. Participants will also examine prejudice and sexual harassment and their impact in the classroom.
Location: Central Campus
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Location:
CERTIFICATION RENEWAL
IN-SERVICE ACTIVITIES
Independent
Study Courses taught by BTC Mentors