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TES Courses

Some courses may be taken at either the 3000 or 5000 level.  In either case, the course will count toward MnSCU licensure requiring the Teacher Education Series (TES).  

  • 3000 level courses are non-degree-seeking or undergraduate level, and may be applied toward MnSCU licensure or a bachelor's degree.
  • 5000 level courses are post-baccalaureate professional or graduate level, and may eventually be applied to further advanced study at professional or graduate level.

WHRE 1301  Introduction to Career & Technical Education Teaching
This is a course designed to provide individuals entering the teaching profession with basic entry level skills to function as a teacher. Course content addresses: philosophy of career and technical education, planning of instruction, instructional methods, student evaluation, working with students who have special needs, and ancillary duties of career and technical education faculty. There is an emphasis on micro-teaching and feedback.

WHRE 3301  Foundations of Philosophy & Practice of Career and Technical Ed.
WHRE 5301  Philosophy & Practice of Career and Technical Education

This is an introduction to contemporary career and technical education through an examination of the underlying tenets of the field. Federal, state, and local levels of government are discussed in terms of their impact on career and technical education in Minnesota. Course content addresses: the purpose and goals of career and technical education, the governance structure, historical perspectives, the industry-education relationship, current career and technical education practices, and possible future trends and their implications for career and technical education. An additional goal is the development of a personal philosophy of career and technical education.

WHRE 3601  Foundations of Student and Trainee Assessment
WHRE 5601  Student and Trainee Assessment

This is a course in educational evaluation centered upon the purposes and functions of evaluation and assessment techniques used in career and technical education. Course content addresses: principles of instrument construction, measurement and evaluation, characteristics of evaluation such as reliability, validity and utility, interpreting standardized tests, evaluation of students with special needs, and assessment of instructional effectiveness.

WHRE 3629  Foundations of Course Development for Business and Industry
WHRE 5629  Course Development for Business and Industry

This is a course designed to assist instructors with the development of courses for career and technical education and training for business and industry. Course content addresses: course descriptions, content analysis, course objectives, sequencing of instruction, and lesson planning taking into consideration learning needs, ability levels, and unique interests.

WHRE 3661  Foundations of Instructional Methods for Business and Industry
WHRE 5661  Instructional Methods for Business and Industry

This is a course designed to investigate and apply various methods of instruction used to teach career and technical education and training. Course content addresses: how people learn, the relationship of methods and motivation, advantages and disadvantages of particular methods, utilizing methods that are effective with diverse career and technical education populations, and personal practice with various methods and technologies.
 

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