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Occupational Interest Survey: ESL Curriculum www.ccsf.edu/Services/Vocational_Education/ove/ois_esl.shtml 01/06
 

SCANS (Secretary of Labor's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills) Curriculum Project: www.ccsf.edu/Services/Vocational_Education/ove/SCANS  12/05

Faculty Resources - California Resource Center (CRC):  www.ccsf.edu/Services/Vocational_Education/crc/  04/05

Best Practices Initiative Institute for Information Literacy  09/05

"The Characteristics of Programs of Information Literacy that Illustrate Best Practices: A Guideline," attempts to articulate elements of exemplary information literacy programs for undergraduate students at four-year and two-year institutions.

The characteristics identify and describe features notable in information literacy programs of excellence. The characteristics are not, however, descriptive of any one program, but rather represent a meta-set of elements identified through examination of many programs and philosophies of undergraduate information literacy.

Other Links:

Characteristics of Programs of Information Literacy that Illustrate Best Practices- A Guideline
 

Information Competency in the California Community Colleges
 

Manufacturing - Quantifying Corrosion Damage http://www.corrosion-doctors.org/index.htm

The Corrosion Doctors web site offers concepts and tools to quantify corrosion damage and the benefits of proposed solutions.  The site contains a series of modules that can be used for training in corrosion science and engineering, and provides information on batteries, fuel cells and other electrochemical systems. 02/05

http://www.nae.edu 

The National Academy of Engineering is the portal for all engineering activities at the National Academies which include the National Academy of Sciences, the Institute of Medicine and the National Research Council.  The site includes projects and models for improving engineering in education, the workforce, the environment, the economy and society, national security, and in public policy.  News and events, as well as publications and resources are also featured.  10/04

Center for Distributed Learning @ Sonoma State 

http://www.cdl.edu/  03/04

WWW4Teachers is hosted by the Center for Research on Learning at the University of Kansas.

WWW4Teachers is hosted by the Center for Research on Learning at the University of Kansas and features information and tools for integrating technology into the classroom.  The site features four focus areas: Integrating Technology, Tools, Stars and Professional Development.  The Professional Development links include assessment resources such as how to use learning indicators and rubrics, and resources for special populations including LEP, nontraditional, and special education.  

 http://www.4teachers.org/   02/04

2002-2003 Central Region Consortium Accomplishments:

Improved linkages among vocational and technical education programs, economic development initiatives, the Statewide Advisory Committees, and statewide discipline/industry collaborative projects; and WIA boards and entities; and  disseminated best practices.

http://www.crconsortium.com/rdbestprac.html   09/03

Resource Materials for Curriculum Developers

VTEA Plan

This is an external link to the site jointly hosted by the Chancellor’s Office of the California Community Colleges and the California Department.

http://www.curriculum.cc.ca.us/Curriculum/Resources/Resources_main.htm   09/03

Curriculum Resources - WorldWork Database 

The WorkWorld Resources Network is a resource collection of programs, documents, and experienced personnel in the areas of workplace ESL and skills training, including vocational ESL, (career and recertification), applied science and math ESL, and school-to-work transition issues for language minority and out-of-school youth.

 It provides practitioners and administrators with a means of locating materials and contacts that can inform their efforts to initiate, improve, or enhance their workplace and vocational ESL programs.

http://www.cal.org/workworld/  09/03

Career Path Assessment:

This is a guide to help you make a decision about your career path so you can develop an educational plan. It's a good place to start looking for information to help make career choices that feel right, to learn about job prospects for various occupations and the education and training necessary, and to explore skills needed to get the job.  Decide on curricula-from here-

http://www.math.unl.edu/~nmsi/tQ2/assessment.html  Q3, 2003

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The Advanced Manufacturing Interest Group, (AMIG)

A group within ASQ:
                        
Promotes the principles and practices of cutting edge manufacturing concepts, especially lean manufacturing. Formed recently by ASQ members for networking and idea sharing purposes, this website offers general information on AMIG, a guest book, an online membership registration form and a list of links that may be of interest to manufacturers.

www.asqamig.org  06/03

The Joint Committee on Standards for Educational Evaluation

www.wmich.edu/evalctr/jc/JC-Home.htm

The Joint Committee on Standards for Educational Evaluation has
developed three standards, each dealing with a different element of
educational evaluation.  One standard suggests guidelines for developing
and improving student evaluations, one applies to program evaluations
and the third applies to personnel evaluation. 

While the full standards must be purchased from their publisher, useful summaries of all three
are available on this web site.  05/03

Maricopa Community College District in Arizona

http://www.mcli.dist.maricopa.edu/ilc/

From the Maricopa Community College District in Arizona, this web site
offers multiple resources for learning about, and developing, Learning
Communities.  01/03

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The California Learning Community College Network

http://www.clccn.org/directory/california_community.html

The California Learning Community College Network strives to provide
useful support and tools to faculty and administration who are
developing, improving, or expanding learning communities-especially at
California Community Colleges.  01/03

The Regional Learning Communities Consortium

http://www.cal-rlcc.org/members.html

The Regional Learning Communities Consortium is a functional
collaboration between twelve community colleges in the California
counties of Monterey, San Mateo, Santa Clara, and Santa Cruz. The
consortium is designed to improve  curricular approaches to individuals
who enter college as under prepared students.  01/03

Learning Communities from  Washington State

Washington Center Learning Communities

An extensive bibliography on Learning Communities from the Washington
Center for Improving Undergraduate Education at Evergreen State College.  01/03

Brain-Based Teaching Brings Explosion of Research into the Classroom

Teachers are applying research on how the brain learns to their practice with Brain Gym, pulse learning, mindmaps, water bottles on desks and lots of encouragement for their students.

http://www.oct.on.ca/english/ps/september_1998/brain.htm

See the following for more brain based resources:  http://www.emtech.net/brain_based_learning.html   01/03

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Training and Development Links TOPS

www.topsnet.org

Training & Development links from TOPS, a specialized program to meet the training and education needs of Ohio's job and family services professionals.  Categories include Action Learning, Active Learning, Activities & Icebreakers, Adult Education, Needs Analysis, Arousal, Asynchronous Learning, Attitude, Authoring System & Evaluation Tools, Cognitive, Competency Based Instruction, Constructivism and Instructivism, Critical Thinking, Diagnostics (pretest or testing out), Education, Evaluation, Games & Simulations,....more~ 12/02

Learning styles and stages of development of the learners and instructional design theory 

This paper outlines Gagné's instructional design theory and provides information on
how it is applied to instructional technology. His theory has three major components: conditions of learning, learning outcomes, and the nine events of instructions.

http://www.gsu.edu/webfs01/mst/mstswh/public_html/courses/it7000/papers/newpage21.htm 

The fundamental concern of instructional design is the creation of more effective learning environments for learners. In order to do this, instructional designers must consider the various learning styles and stages of development of the learners as they interact with course material and develop a mature understanding of a topic. 12/02

Journal of Industrial Teacher Education ~ Digital Library and Archives

Journals from 1994 through the present.  Articles span over 30 years of primary source research and more....http://scholar.lib.vt.edu/ejournals/JITE/ 
 

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Journal of Industrial Teacher Education

National Association of Industrial and Technical Teacher Educators (ISSN 0022-1864). Permission is given to copy any article or graphic provided credit is given and the copies are not intended for sale.    http://scholar.lib.vt.edu/ejournals/JITE/   12/02

Using graphic illustrations increases efficacy in the classroom training setting from: 

Cooperative Program for Meteorology, Education and Training - COMET 

http://www.comet.ucar.edu/  

Using graphic illustrations increases efficacy in the classroom training setting -

One of the more useful ways of approaching instructional illustrations is by examining their functions. In this discussion, we will examine how illustrations can attract attention, aid retention, enhance understanding, or create context.  Follow the link below for useful information and a variety of examples that illustrate the  benefits of the use of illustrations within the instructional context.

 http://www.comet.ucar.edu/presentations/illustra/illustrations/illustrations_new.htm  12/02

University of New South Wales -

Mental processes of learning, memory and problem solving-  This paper outlines some of the basic principles of cognitive load theory.

http://www.arts.unsw.edu.au/education/CLT.HTML

In recent years there has been an increased focus on the role of education and training, and on the effectiveness and efficiency of various instructional design strategies. Some of the most important breakthroughs in this regard have come from the discipline of Cognitive Science, which deals with the mental processes of learning, memory and problem solving.   Examples of the instructional design strategies generated by cognitive load theory are also provided.  12/02

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Glossary of Instructional Services -

875 strategies for instructors to use in the classroom.  A great site for curriculum, teaching techniques, an alpha search engine included....  

http://glossary.plasmalink.com/glossary.html  12/02

 

Vehicle Research Institute at Western Washington University   

B.SC. DEGREE - INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY - VEHICLE DESIGN PROGRAM OPTION  CORE COURSES  73 Credits,  (required for all Industrial Technology Majors), for more information follow this link: B.SC. Degree - Industrial Technology/Vehicle Design Program  

See Engineering Technology section in WWU Catalog for specifics.http://www.wwu.edu/CampusInfo/AdmRegInfo/catalog/cat27.html  10/02

Vehicle Research Institute at Western Washington University 

Known worldwide for its innovative auto designs, the Vehicle Research Institute (VRI) at Western Washington University offers those with a background in engineering the opportunity to enroll in a post-baccalaureate program.

The Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Program in Vehicle Design builds on students' understanding of engineering theory by supplementing it with courses particular to vehicle design and with extensive hands-on lab experience. 

 10/02

Vehicle Design "Post-Bac" Certificate Program 

Student-designed and built Viking cars exploring new technologies and alternative fuels. 10/02
 

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Education Finance Research Consortium 

Linking educational research and public policy -  Click on Educational Research Links

 More... "Workforce" - www.albany.edu/edfin   10/02

Educational Best Practices   

www.howtolearn.com  10/02

Welcome to the DACUM Archive and Resource Website --

The Leading on-line resource for Occupational Analysis- What is Dacum?   

DACUM is an acronym for developing a curriculum.

It is a one or two day storyboarding process that provides a picture of what the worker does in terms of duties, tasks, knowledge, skills, traits and in some cases the tools the worker uses. The information is presented in graphic chart form and can include information on critical and frequently performed tasks and the training needs of workers. For additional information on DACUM, contact the training resource center at:

 www.dacum.org  10/02

"SkillsUSA–VICA: Step Up to Success"

This is the theme for the 2003 SkillsUSA Championships contests. SkillsUSA–VICA has been serving students, educators and business and industry by keeping up with both employers' needs and education mandates and trends.  A non-profit student organization.   

Links: 

Professional Development Program (PDP)  & Total Quality Curriculum (TQC) 

For more information:  www.skillsusa.org   10/02

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Best Practices A – Z  

Modern trends from Florida.  Lots of links!  Glean ideas!  Applicable ideas for your programs - http://osi.fsu.edu/ The Office of School Improvement provides a catalyst for positive change in the way schools operate.  Links for Professional Educators.  Add your School Improvement Plan to the online database.  10/02

Loyola University  

Enough links to keep you searching without limit!  Scroll down for the areas of interest in higher education. http://homepages.luc.edu/~hweiman/  

Just one example from the Orion Database.  http://orion.it.luc.edu/ then:  http://homepages.luc.edu/hp/  and search and search....09/02

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