#50 - Curriculum and Course Construction
Facilitator: Tessa Campbell 675-3331, ext 1472 CERT50A - Designing Courses CERT50B - Creating Learning Strategies, part 1 CERT50C - Creating Learning Strategies, part 2 The activity focuses on the planning, organization and construction of course content. You will analyze the program construction process, write competencies, select curriculum materials, and plan a lesson.
#51 - Technical and Adult Education in the Wisconsin Technical College System Facilitator: Larry Kind 675-3331, ext 1005
CERT51A - Wisconsin and the Local District CERT51B – Program Development, Funding
and Collaboration with Other Agencies CERT51C - Issues and Trends
This certification learning activity introduces students to the history and philosophy of the Vocational Technical and Adult Education system. Participants explore the system from a national, local and state perspective, review the legal responsibilities of Wisconsin Technical College System Districts and the State Board, and analyze current issues impacting Wisconsin.
#52 - Teaching Methods
Facilitator: Mary LeBrun 675-3331, ext 1849 CERT52A - Basic Presentation Skills/Strategies/Techniques CERT52B - Basic Teaching Methods CERT52C - Advanced Teaching Methods
Prepares participants to create a performance-based instructional environment that helps learners maximize learning. Participants will develop or enhance skills to promote active learning by using varied instructional methodologies.
#53 - Educational Psychology
Facilitator: Suzanne Ghrist-Priebe 675-3331, ext 1835 CERT53A - Basics, Learning Process, Motivational Theory CERT53B - Retention, Transfer of Learning, Reinforcement CERT53C - Individual Differences Application,
Educational Domains Apply educational/psychological principles to the
learning process to provide a basis for the improvement in the instruction and learning of adults and to analyze the impacts of age and individual differences on the learning process when presented with human behavior and teaching situations or learning situations.
#54 – Educational Evaluation
Facilitator: Paul Clarke 675-3331, ext 1481 CERT54A – Planning for Assessment CERT54B – Developing Assessment Tools CERT54C – Using Assessment for
Continuous Improvement This course is centered around the skills vocational teachers need to
evaluate student progress in the classroom and laboratory. Participants will construct or select and administer student evaluation measures and interpret achievement or performance levels to provide a basis for the improvement of instruction and learning and for assigning grades in competency based vocational education.
#55 - Guidance and Counseling
Facilitator: Steve Kashdan 675-3331, ext 1291 CERT55A - Developmental Guidance and Counseling Process CERT55B - Role in Advisement and Facilitating Counseling CERT55C - Structure and Resources
Prepares you to assume an effective and appropriate role in meeting the guidance and counseling needs of learners. Participants differentiate the guidance and counseling services provided by professional counselors from the guidance and counseling needs appropriately met by teachers and other educators. Emphasizes the development of guidance and counseling skills such as detecting barriers to learning, referring learners to support services, employing intervention strategies, communicating in a learner- centered fashion, supporting the career development process, building learner confidence and self-esteem, resolving conflict, and analyzing legal and ethical implications.
#58 - Leadership and Supervision
Facilitator: Kelly LaVenture 675-3331, ext 1491 CERT58ABC – Leadership and Supervision
This course 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.
#69 - Educational Diversity
Facilitator: Bonnie Bissonette 675-3331, ext 1815 CERT69A - Diversity Profile and Exploring Cultural Diversity CERT69B - Promoting Diversity in Your Classroom CERT69C - Creating a Cross-Cultural Classroom
This self-paced course involves creating a diversity profile of NTC and exploring resources available for diverse student populations; examining personal prejudices and biases; and promoting diversity and cross-culturalism in the classroom