Tech Prep FoundationTech Prep Foundation

Tech Prep Core Tech Prep Core CurriculumCurriculumModule 5:Module 5:

Standards: Academic,Standards: Academic,Occupational, SCANSOccupational, SCANS

Developing the Tech Prep Developing the Tech Prep CurriculumCurriculum

• There is NO Tech Prep without change to curriculum Prepares for technical careers High standards

Academic Technical SCANS (employability skills, workplace

skills)

Academic StandardsAcademic Standards

• Clear expectations in specified academic disciplines

• Should be coupled with occupational skill standards

• Lead to increased academic performance

Illinois Learning StandardsIllinois Learning Standards(Illinois Academic Standards)(Illinois Academic Standards)

• Seven Learning Areas: English Language Arts Mathematics Science Social Science Physical Development & Health Fine Arts Foreign Languages

Illinois Learning StandardsIllinois Learning Standards(Illinois Academic Standards) (cont.)(Illinois Academic Standards) (cont.)

• Each learning area section contains: Introduction Applications of Learning:

Solving Problems Communicating Using Technology Working on Teams Making Connections

Charts of Goals, Standards, & Learning Benchmarks

Skill StandardsSkill Standards

• Knowledge & skills occupational setting Establish higher expectations Encourage teachers to teach the curriculum

in context and integrate the curriculum Encourage project based learning Encourage cooperative learning Help educators implement assessments

based on standards

Skill Standards (cont.)Skill Standards (cont.)

• National standards• State skill standards• Industry specific standards

Illinois Occupational Skill Illinois Occupational Skill StandardsStandardsIllinois Occupational Skill Standards and Credentialing Council (IOSSCC)Illinois Occupational Skill Standards and Credentialing Council (IOSSCC)

• It is the vision of the IOSSCC to develop a statewide system of industry-defined and recognized skill standards and credentials for all major skilled occupations providing strong employment & earnings opportunities in Illinois.

• For industries that already have national skill standards and credentialing systems or a system of apprenticeship programs and professional certification, the IOSSCC will endorse these existing standards if business and industry in Illinois support them.

The Illinois ModelThe Illinois Model

• Performance Skill• Skill Standard• Performance Elements &

Assessment Criteria• Optional:

Performance Area Assessment & Credentialing Approach

Secretary’s Commission on Secretary’s Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS)(SCANS)

• 3-Part Foundation Basic Skills Thinking Skills Personal Qualities

• 5 Competencies Interpersonal Resources Information Systems Technology

3 Part Foundation3 Part Foundation

• Basic Skills:Reading; writing; arithmetic/math; listening; speaking

• Thinking skills:Creative thinking; decision making; problem solving; visualizing; knowing how to learn; reasoning

• Personal Qualities:Responsibility; self-esteem; sociability; self-management; integrity/honesty

5 Competencies5 Competencies

1. Interpersonal Participates as member of a team Teaches others new skills Serves clients/customers Exercises leadership Negotiates Works with Diversity

5 Competencies (cont.)5 Competencies (cont.)

2. Resources Time Money Material & Facilities Human Resources

5 Competencies (cont.)5 Competencies (cont.)

3. Information Acquires/evaluates info Organizes/maintains info Interprets/communicates info Uses computers to process info

5 Competencies (cont.)5 Competencies (cont.)

4. Systems Understands systems Monitors/corrects performance Improves or designs systems

5 Competencies (cont.)5 Competencies (cont.)

5. Technology Selects technology Applies technology to task Maintains & troubleshoots equipment

Illinois Workplace SkillsIllinois Workplace Skills

Created as part of the framework for the Illinois Learning Standards

• Developing an Employment Plan• Seeking and Applying for Employment

Opportunities• Accepting Employment • Communicating on the Job • Interpreting the Economics of Work • Maintaining Professionalism

Illinois Workplace Skills Illinois Workplace Skills (cont.)(cont.)

• Adapting to and Coping with Change• Solving Problems and Critical Thinking • Maintaining a Safe and Healthy Work

Environment • Demonstrating Work Ethics and Behavior • Demonstrating Technological Literacy • Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships• Demonstrating Teamwork