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INDUSTRIAL TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT CONCENTRATION GOAL:

The goal of the Industrial Training and Development concentration is to prepare students to become capable trainers and developers of employees in industry and business. Students will become Catalysts for Learning.

The overall goal across all three concentrations is to help students become Catalysts for Learning whether they end up in a career in industry or the public schools. This is the personification of the Conceptual Framework.



Because this is our conceptual framework, students will understand that:

Diversity is an important area for obtaining knowledge, skills, & dispositions. Capitalize on the various backgrounds of students & peers. Address their needs.
Assessment is an important area for obtaining knowledge, skills, and dispositions. Use assessment to improve instruction and foster achievement.
Reflection is an important area for obtaining knowledge, skills, and dispositions. Reflect on teaching and learning in order to improve achievement.
Technology is an important area for obtaining knowledge, skills, and dispositions. Use technology to enhance learning.

Students will understand how to work with parents, families, and the overall community.

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES:

As specified by NCATE, INTASC, CTTE-ITEA, NAITTE, NBPTS, DART, and NC-DPI...
In order to become professional trainers and developers, students in the Industrial Training and Development concentration will:

• Develop technological literacy and content expertise in areas specified by state and national guidelines, competencies, and standards.
• Develop instructional skill and appropriate attitudes for training and developing employees in industry and business.
• Understand how to utilize a variety of teaching methods in a variety of laboratory settings such as modular and general laboratories as appropriate for training and development.
• Develop skill in the use of instructional technology within the context of training and development.
• Develop an appreciation for the differences in learners and how to address and capitalize on employee diversity.
• Apply knowledge, skills, creativity, and resources to the solution of technological problems.
• Develop competencies in communications, sciences, mathematics, and technological specialties.
• Understand how to develop instructional curricula and programs.
• Learn hands-on experiences with a variety of computer software programs and technological equipment.
• Understand the impacts, evolution, and social implications of technology.

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