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University of Central Arkansas
Undergraduate Bulletin 2008 - 2010

Undergraduate Bulletin
Document Number 4.02.03(a)

Teaching, Learning and Technology

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[1] Courses in Business and Marketing Technology Education (BMTE)

2306 METHODS AND MATERIALS FOR TEACHING OCCUPATIONAL SURVIVAL SKILLS An elective that investigates teaching methods and curriculum materials for teaching occupational survival skills to disadvantaged/handicapped learners through discussion and independent research. On demand.

2320 ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT PRACTICES Procedures and concepts used in modern organizations emphasizing public relations, communication, ethics, and current technology are learned through case discussion and experiential exercises. Fall.

2364 ADVANCED KEYBOARDING AND DOCUMENT FORMATTING Using the project method, this course provides students proficiency in the use of word processing software to create classroom, business and industry, and personal documents. Spring.

3364 DESKTOP PUBLISHING AND MULTIMEDIA CONCEPTS Desktop publishing design and layout techniques, photo editing, and animation techniques learned through the creation of various documents and PowerPoint presentations. Hands-on computer sessions, class discussions, and group/individual presentations will be required. Prerequisite: A working knowledge of word processing. Spring.

3370 INTRODUCTION TO INDUSTRIAL SAFETY An elective that enumerates rules and standards of occupational safety, identifies industrial hazards, discusses techniques of accident prevention, and explores ways to implement safety programs through discussion and computer-aided instruction. On demand.

4311 CAREER ORIENTATION An elective that identifies through discussion and group work, types and sources of occupational information for prospective workforce education teachers of career orientation. Summer .

4312 ACTIVITY BASED LEARNING EXPERIENCES IN CAREER ORIENTATION An elective that identifies through discussion and group work, techniques and methods of presenting occupational information and processes typical of the world of work in career orientation classes. Summer.

4315 OCCUPATIONAL ANALYSIS An elective that explores the selection, task analysis, and instructional preparation for specific occupations in vocational education service areas through discussion. On demand.

4325 APPLICATIONS OF COMPUTERS IN EDUCATION AND THE MARKETPLACE Synthesizes the role of the computer in the classroom through a comparison of existing computer hardware and software. Fall, Summer.

4340 INTERNSHIP I A required course for Senior Block I where candidates gain experience in supervised teaching, organizing instruction, and field experiences involving cooperative learning activities. Fall.

4359 METHODS OF VOCATIONAL BUSINESS AND MARKETING EDUCATION A requirement for business and marketing technology majors that provides instruction in the methods of teaching vocational business and marketing technology programs through discussion and micro-teaching. Prerequisite: Level I Teacher Education Admission. Fall.

4371 METHODS OF TEACHING BUSINESS AND MARKETING EDUCATION A requirement for the business and marketing technology majors that specifies the materials, methods, and evaluation of business and marketing technology subjects through discussion and micro-teaching. Prerequisite: Level I Teacher Education Admission. Fall.

4372 METHODS AND INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS IN VOCATIONAL EDUCATION An elective for the improvement of methods, materials, and techniques in vocational education with emphasis on behavioral objectives, group and self-instructional methods and materials, course outlines, and evaluation. Prerequisite: Admission to teacher education. On demand.

4375 STRATEGIES FOR COOPERATIVE EDUCATION AND APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS A requirement for marketing technology that discusses the principles and procedures for initiating and teaching cooperative vocational programs including the development of cooperative education and relationships with business, industry, and public institutions using lecture and discussion. Prerequisite: Admission to teacher education. On demand.

4376 VOCATIONAL LABORATORY ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT An elective that extrapolates from research the design and implementation of facilities, laboratory instructional procedures, and activities used by teachers in developing a setting wherein students may become adaptable, productive, and self-sufficient in achieving occupational versatility and competence. Prerequisite: Admission to teacher education. On demand.

4390 SPECIAL PROBLEMS IN BUSINESS AND MARKETING EDUCATION An elective that synthesizes readings and research designs for detailed analysis of business and/or marketing technology through independent research. Required for students graduating with honors. Prerequisite: Admission to teacher education and consent of advisor. On demand.

4394 INTRODUCTION TO ADULT EDUCATION An elective that explores the principles of adult education and an overview of the educational needs of adults through discussion and computer-aided instruction. Prerequisite: Admission to teacher education. On demand.

4395 METHODS AND TECHNIQUES OF ADULT EDUCATION An elective that discusses specific methods and techniques used in the teaching of adults through discussion and micro-teaching assignments. Prerequisite: Admission to teacher education. On demand.

4396 METHODS AND MATERIALS IN VOCATIONAL EDUCATION An elective that explores new methods and materials to use in teaching courses in vocational education through discussion. Prerequisite: Admission to teacher education. On demand.

4680 INTERNSHIP II Required course involves teaching under supervision in a middle or secondary school. Prerequisite: Level II Teacher Education Admission. Spring.

4681 INTERNSHIP II Required course involves teaching under supervision in a middle or secondary school. Prerequisite: Level II Teacher Education Admission. Spring.