Integrated occupational program : information manual for administrators, counsellors, and teachers

96 Pages·1991·3.7 MB·English

by  Alberta. Alberta Education

DBF
Integrated Occupational Program
Information Manual
MANUAL
INFORMATION FOR
ADMINISTRATORS, COUNSELLORS
AND
TEACHERS
1991
LC
4634.2
A3 Curriculum
1612
1991
CURRGDHT
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EDUCATION
Ex
LIBRIS
UNIVERSITATIS
ALBERT/ENSIS
INTEGRATED OCCUPATIONAL PROGRAM
Information Manual
for
Administrators, Counsellors and Teachers
ALBERTA EDUCATION CATALOGUING IN PUBLICATION DATA
Alberta. Integrated Occupational Program.
Integrated Occupational Program information
:
manual for administrators, counsellors, and
teachers interim 1991.
:
ISBN 0-7732-0442-3
1. Life skills-- Alberta -- Handbooks, manuals,
etc. I. Title
HQ2039.A3.A333 1991 375.008
Copyright ® 1991, the Crown in Right of Alberta, as represented by the Minister of
Education. Alberta Education, 11160 JasperAvenue, Edmonton, Alberta, T5K 0L2.
Permission is hereby given by the copyright owner for any person to reproduce with
acknowledgement this document or any part thereof for educational purposes and on
a non-profit basis, with the exception of such previously published material for which
the department has secured copyright permission.
The materials contained in this manual have been derived from numerous sources
and are designed to provide information for administrators, counsellors, and
teachers. Every effort has been made both to provide proper acknowledgement
of the original source and to comply with copyright regulations. If cases are
identified where this has not been done, it would be appreciated if Alberta
Education could be notified to enable appropriate corrective action to be taken.
UNIVERSITY LIBRARY
UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA
FOREWORD
This manual is designed to assist administrators, counsellors and teachers in
implementing the Integrated Occupational Program in Grades 8-12. The
information contained herein should be used in conjunction with the
specific information provided in the program of studies/curriculum guides
and teacher resource manualsforeach subject area.
Careful planning and an understanding of the intent, structure,
expectations, goals and objectives of the Integrated Occupational Program
are essential forsuccessful implementation ofthis program. The program is
designed to be enriched through participation and support of the
community members, business, industry, local agencies and organizations.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Associate Director: A. A. (Scotty) Day
Program Manager: Michael Alpern
Program Consultants: Gary Bertrand
Darlene Gamier
Paul McNair
Linda Snow
Regional Offices of
Education Consultants. Clayton Allan
Herb Fader
Wayne Lloyd
Hugh Sanders
Greg Thomas
Editing: Elizabeth McCardle
Desk-top Publishing: Lin Gray
Tania Pander
Esther Yong
Special thanks are extended to Jan Marvin for herwork on an earlier draftofthisdocument.
Forfurther information, please direct inquiries to:
Program Manager
Integrated Occupational Program
Alberta Education
Devonian Building
11 160Jasper Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta, T5K OL2
(Tel: [phone])
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Why have an Integrated Occupational Program?
1
Philosophy
1
Mandate/Rationale
1
Purpose
1
Objectives 2
Goals 2
Who isthe Integrated Occupational Program Designed For? 3
Target Population 3
Relationship Between the Integrated Occupational Program and Special Education 4
What is an Integrated Occupational Program? 5
Synopsis 5
Integration 5
Practical Arts/Occupational Component 7
Benefits of IOP 8
Certificate of Achievement 9
How to Implement the Integrated Occupational Program 10
StudentSelection Process 10
Exit Points from IOP 10
Funding 11
Program Development Plan 11
Informational Videos 11
Implementation Strategies 12
Implementation Assistance 14
JUNIOR HIGH INTEGRATED OCCUPATIONALPROGRAM
Program Design 16
Course Codes for Junior High IOP Courses 18
Curricular Documents 18
Exit Points: Junior High 18
SENIOR HIGH INTEGRATED OCCUPATIONAL PROGRAM
Program Design 19
Core Courses 20
ComplementaryCourses 20
Overview: IOP Occupational Component 21
Certificate ofAchievement 25
Achievement Profile 25
Transfer Between the Certificate ofAchievement and the General High School Diploma 25
. .
Course Transfer 26
Course Codes forSenior High IOP Courses 27
Senior High Interim Resources 28
Timetabling Alternatives 29
SUGGESTIONS FOR SUCCESSFUL IMPLEMENTATION OFTHE INTEGRATED OCCUPATIONALPROGRAM
Information for Administrators and IOP Coordinators 32
StudentSelf-Esteem 32
Selecting the IOPTeacher 32
Characteristics ofthe Successful Basic Core Teacher 33
Preparing the IOPTeacher 34
Role ofthe IOP Coordinator 34
Planning Time for Integration 35
Community Partnership 35
Indicators ofan Effective Integrated Occupational Program 36
Information for IOPTeachers 39
Use ofthe Program of Studies 39
Use of the Program ofStudies/Curriculum Guide 39
Problem-Solving Model 40
Understanding the IOP Student's Level ofCognitive Development 41
Thinking-Related Behaviours 42
Strategies for Teaching: "Getting the Most" from IOP Students 43
Encouragement vs Praise 43
Providing Structure 44
Setting Expectations 45
Evaluating Students' Work 46
Strategies for Effective Evaluation 46
Instructional Mediation 51
Oral Language in the Classroom 51
Questioning Techniques 52
TeacherSelf-Evaluation ofQuestioning Techniques 52
Response Opportunity 53
Latency Period 53
Modelling 54
Techniques for Maximizing Classroom Effectiveness 55
Student Behaviour Indicators 58
Professional Reading List 60
Alberta Education Documents 62
IV
COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS
Definition 63
Rationale 63
Mandate 64
Objectives 64
Benefits 65
Students 65
Teachers 65
Schools 66
Jurisdictions 66
Business and Industry 66
Community 67
Types ofCommunity Partnerships 67
Launching Successful Partnerships 69
Program Initiation and Planning 70
Program Implementation 72
Program Monitoring and Management 77
Program Evaluation 79
Program Validation 80
Recognition ofCommunity Partners 81
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