Office of Professional Development Outreach (OPDO): 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.
OLPD 1801 [Formerly WHRE 1301]—Introduction to Career and 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.
OLPD 3801 [Formerly WHRE 3301]—Foundations of Philosophy and Practice of Career and Technical Education
OLPD 5806 [Formerly 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.
OLPD 3808 [Formerly WHRE 3601]—Foundations of Student and Trainee Assessment
OLPD 5808 [Formerly 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.
OLPD 3829 [Formerly WHRE 3629]—Foundations of Course Development for Business and Industry
OLPD 5829 [Formerly 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.
OLPD 3861 [Formerly WHRE 3661]—Foundations of Instructional Methods for Business and Industry
OLPD 5861 [Formerly 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.
Contact
To register or ask questions, please contact:
Tom Stertz, OPDO Coordinator
210 Learning and Environmental Sciences
1954 Buford Avenue
St. Paul, MN
55108
Phone: 612-624-1700
Email: opdo@umn.edu
Fax: 612-624-2231
Revised November 2011