VTP 466/566
SUNY OSWEGO – VTP 466/566
DEVELOPMENT OF WORK BASED LEARNING PROGRAMS
Online Courses Go Live / Wednesday, August 20Online Courses Officially Begin / Wednesday, August 27
Last Day to Drop an Online Course / Wednesday, September 17
Instruction Officially Ends / Friday, December 12
DATES / MODULE
8/20 – 9/7 / 1 Introductions and Review
9/8 – 9/21 / 2 Launching and Marketing Your Work based Learning Program
9/22 – 10/5 / 3 Student Preparation – Career Planning
10/6 – 10/13 / Break
10/14 – 10/26 / 4 Job Success Skills
10/27 – 11/9 / 5 Placement of Students
11/10 – 11/23 / 6 Labor Laws and Safety Training
11/24 – 11/30 / Break
12/1 – 12/10 / 7 Program Evaluation and Accountability
12/11 – 12/12 / Final Project
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Topic / PAGEWelcome / 2
VTP 466-566 Overview / 2
Course Objectives And Learning Activities / 2
Textbook And Materials / 3
Needed Software / 4
Assessment And Evaluation / 4
Grading System / 4
My Expectations / 6
Instructor’s Role / 7
Saving Your Materials On Your Computer / 7
Submitting Your Assignments / 8
Timeliness Of Assignments / 8
Instructions For Discussions / 8
Instructions For Power Points / 10
Going Ahead To The Next Module / 11
WBL Certification / 12
WELCOME!
Welcome! Are you ready for an adventure through the world of work-based learning? I wish to share with you a good number of techniques and resources, which will prepare you to implement a strong, dynamic, work-base learning program at your school district.
Please begin by reading the below instructions. Do not try to remember all the many details. You will be able to go back to these items as you proceed through the course.
VTP 466-566 OVERVIEW
Course Description:
Our class objective is for everyone to successfully master the knowledge of the principles and practices of work-based learning in order to obtain the certification for becoming a work-based learning coordinator. The subject matter you will be mastering are the components you need to use in operating a successful work-based learning program.
VTP 466/566 is the second course in the program for certification of coordinators of work-based learning programs. The emphasis is on competencies essential in conducting established programs. The main topics include:
· Student selection and counseling;
· Employer-student-school relations;
· Supervising on-the-job training;
· Interpretation of legal aspects;
· Related instruction, records, and reports; and
· Program evaluation and accountability.
COURSE OBJECTIVES AND LEARNING ACTIVITIES:
As a result of this VTP 466/566 class, students will be able to:
1. Understand the structure and criteria of the NY State approved work-based learning programs.
2. Understand the new certification requirements for a Coordinator of Work-based Learning Programs.
3. Design an effective recruitment program for cooperative education students.
4. Develop a curriculum to be used in the daily, work-related class.
5. Understand the process of student work-experience placement and develop individualized student career plans and training agreements.
6. Understand and apply the current New York State Child Labor laws.
7. Evaluate your program.
In this course you will complete the following types of activities:
1. Identify and converse with a practicing work-based learning coordinator mentor.
2. Create the necessary forms to be used in your future work-based learning program.
3. Create an instructional job success lesson using PowerPoint for use in the related work-experience class.
4. Create a training plan for a student.
5. Apply the NYS Child Labor laws to student employment simulations.
6. Create a safety classroom lesson plan and student handout.
7. Read the most current research available on work-based learning programs.
8. Contribute to group discussions about your findings.
9. Compile a Work-Based Learning Manual for your own personal use when asked by your school district to conduct a state approved program.
TEXTBOOK AND MATERIALS
Our first reference manualfor this course will be the New York State "Work-Based Learning Programs Manual." There is no charge for this manual.You will be able to find a copy in Module One.
We will also be using the book, Games2Careers, for our Student Preparation module. You can acquire this $15.00 text at www.authorhouse.com.
We will also use the free financial literacy materials from NEFE. Please order your materials from http://hsfpp.nefe.org/home/
You may also use the following websites for additional research materials:
· NYS Work Experience Coordinators Association www.nysweca.org
· Our class resource page: www.gubing.com/wbl/
· Career Jump Start Program website, www.careerjumpstart.org
· Career Planning site: www.careersmarts.com
NEEDED SOFTWARE:
You will need access to the following software:
· Microsoft Word
· Excel
· Publisher
· PowerPoint
· PDF - You may also need to download a free program which changes and screen image (or document, spreadsheet, etc.) to a PDF file. See www.primopdf.com for this free resource.
I don't believe all of us are using Microsoft Office 2007 as of this date. Therefore, if you are using the latest software, you will need to save your documents, spreadsheets, powerpoints in the older format of Office 2000 - 2003
ASSESSMENT/EVALUATION
In both my high school classes and my online teaching, I have used a unique system of assessment, which, I believe, is Engaging, Empowering, and Exciting.
My students have told me that the system is:
· Fair and a good grade is easily achieved
· Provides tremendous motivation
· Validates mastery of subject and skills
· Encourages them to go “above and beyond” what is called for.
I truly believe this is the system, which truly reflects the global workplace and 21st Century skills.
It is my version of “Leave No Student Behind.” Last semester forty of my forty-one students achieved an A; one student achieved a B+. My students have told me “they have never worked so hard and had so much satisfaction.” I hope you feel the same way at the end of both courses.
My system is based upon the business standards rather than the education’s standards.
· No customer wants to buy a product 65% completed.
· No customer does not want a “half-cooked” meal at a restaurant.
· A car owner does not want a new vehicle to have faulty brakes.
· An investor does not want bad advice as to investments.
· No patient would wants doctor who received a C average in college, to perform an operation.
· Would you hire a lawyer who barely passed the bar exam?
Therefore, why do we accept our students’ work that represents less than 95% mastery of the subject matter?
In all of the above situations, the corporation must have a product or service, which meets the customers’ satisfaction 100%. Our students go from a world, which accepts poor performance to a world, which cannot accept this standard. Many of our students make the standard adjustment, but many do not.
One more point:
In education, we allow our students to “pick and choose” which assignments or tasks they wish to complete. Our students are smart enough to calculate exactly how much work they must do to pass a course. If the student fails to do an assignment, the teacher averages a failing grade into the average. The average is lowered, but the student still receives credit for the class.
In our global competitive world, there is no room for employees to “pick and choose” which tasks they will carry out. Employees must complete all tasks to the employer’s satisfaction or they will be fired.
In education, there is virtually no motivation to do more work for a student who is already achieving an A.
In the corporate world, you are rewarded with raises and promotions if you go “above & beyond”.
The Grading System:
· There are seven modules in each course.
· Each module is two weeks in length.
· Each of these modules has approximately the following assignment structure:
o One required class discussion assignment on the module’s topic.
o Three required assignments, which allow you to apply your new knowledge and skills.
§ Examples of assignments:
· Create a letter, brochure, flyer
· Complete a quiz or short answer activity.
· Create a summary of knowledge or prepare a media presentation.
· Work collaboratively in a group to produce a product.
o Four optional “Above & Beyond” assignments which ask you to enrich your knowledge and share your findings or products with the class.
· In order to earn both a passing grade and credit for this course, the following criteria must be met:
o All required assignments must be completed in a timely fashion to 95% accuracy based upon the instructor’s standard. The final project is a required assignment.
o You may have as many opportunities as you need to re-do your assignments.
o Upon meeting this standard, you will earn an academic grade of a B.
o Failure to complete one or any required assignments will give you an incomplete for the course – no credit. Let me repeat that one more time. “Failure to complete one or any required assignments will give you an incomplete for the course – no credit.” NO picking and choosing assignments.
o The good news is that I will not let you fail. We will work together until all your required assignments are completed to 95% satisfaction.
· Now, I am sure you want to earn a better grade than a B. It is easy and very rewarding. To achieve a grade of an A, you must:
o Complete, again to 95% satisfaction, at least two A&B assignments in each module.
o The A&B assignments can be similar to required assignments, but also some are more creative, enriching, and challenging.
o Fact: 90% of my students have completed ALL of the A&B assignments because they wanted to. The assignments are relevant and fun.
o You may go back and complete any of the A&B assignments even after we have finished with the module.
· How many points do I earn for each of these assignments?
o In each module, the value of the assignments has assigned points.
o For example, in module one all assignments (both required and A&B) are worth 10 points each.
o In module two, all assignments, (both required and A&B), are worth 20 points each.
o The points go up in value for each module. By the time we reach module seven, you will be earning 70 points for each assignment.
o In reality, it is not the amount of points assigned to each task; it is the fact that you have completed the activity successfully.
o Credit for A&B assignments will not be counted if you do not complete all of the required assignments.
· How do I know how I am doing in the course?
o Our course software includes an online grade book. As soon as I grade your assignment, or return it you for some improvements, the grade will appear in the grade book.
o In each module, you will be informed as to the number of points you need to be on the “A” track.
o You will also see how you are doing in relationship to all the other class members. I use your course ID# for this activity. Therefore, your grade will be private.
o Your grade is never a secret for me to know and you to guess. The grade book is not a “black hole.” There is never a misunderstanding as to where you stand.
o Now, I do make mistakes. Sometimes I forget to record your grade. All you will need to do is to send me an inquiring message. I am very happy to make the correction.
Proposed Module Dates, Points, Grading Scale:
Module / Start Date / Assignments / Value of each required assignment. / B TRACK Points (4 X Value) / PLUS 2 of the 4 A&B Optional assignments (2 X Value) / A Track (Total Points you need at end of module) / End Date1 / 8/20/2008 / 4 Required Assignments / 10 / 40 / 20 / 60 / 9/7/2008
2 / 9/8/2008 / 4 Required Assignments / 20 / 80 / 40 / 180 / 9/21/2008
3 / 9/22/2008 / 4 Required Assignments / 30 / 120 / 60 / 360 / 10/5/2008
4 / 10/14/2008 / 4 Required Assignments / 40 / 160 / 80 / 600 / 10/26/2008
5 / 10/27/2008 / 4 Required Assignments / 50 / 200 / 100 / 900 / 11/9/2008
6 / 11/10/2008 / 4 Required Assignments / 60 / 240 / 120 / 1260 / 11/23/2008
7 / 12/1/2008 / 4 Required Assignments / 70 / 280 / 140 / 1680 / 12/10/2008
12/10/2008 / Final Project (Required) / 100 / 100 / 1780 / 1780 / 12/12/2008
GRADING SCALE / POINTS
Req. with 2 A&B from each module / A / 1780
Req. with 1.5 A&B from each module / A- / 1570
Req. with 1 A&B from each module / B+ / 1370
Req. with NO A&B / B / 1200
Missing required assignments / B- / 1150
Missing required assignments / C+ / 1100
Missing required assignments / C / 1050
EXTRA MILE POINTS
You may also earn additional points by going the "Extra Mile" through demonstration of outstanding class contributions during the module. For example, the student has demonstrated the following behaviors:
· Additional efforts to find and share with the class related resources for the topic or project we were discussing.
· Unique insight or critical thinking skills related to the module's topic.
· Leadership skills in the discussion groups.
· Volunteered to carry out a particular task I have announced to the group.
MY EXPECTATIONS:
I expect the same commitment to online time and quality as I do in the classroom. The big difference is that Internet study is student-centered rather than teacher centered. This means that you are responsible for your own learning and success.
Online higher education is aimed at independent learners. If you require the structure of a classroom, this method will not suit you.