In what areas do I want more information?

Please rank your need for more information    before the beginning of the school year and at the end of the school year. (As a new teacher, please be fair to yourself and focus only on areas that you need more information for survival purposes.)

BEFORE

1 – Low Need

2 

3

4 – High Need

AFTER

1 – Low Need

2 

3

4 – High Need

A.

Developing Business and Industry Relationships/Partnerships

(Developing advisory committees, communicating with business/industry and developing post-secondary articulation agreements, etc.)

Comment:

1    2   3    4

1   2   3    4

Specifically, I need more information about:

B.

Developing Course Curriculum

(Writing performance objectives, developing a syllabus and a well-defined grading policy, locating appropriate curriculum and curriculum resources, integrating academic and technical concepts, etc.)

Comment:

1   2   3   4

1   2   3   4

Specifically, I need more information about:

C.

Promoting the Program

(Preparing for open house and program tours, developing/locating promotional materials, expanding current recruiting strategies, etc.)

Comment:

1   2   3    4

1   2   3    4

Specifically, I need more information about:

D.

Preparing Instruction

(Developing relevant lesson plans using effective schooling practices, identifying learning styles, using a variety of learning/teaching strategies, using business and community for resources, using computer/technology-based materials, etc.)

Comment:

1   2   3    4

1   2   3    4

Specifically, I need more information about:

E.

Facilitating Instruction

(Providing effective introduction and closure for each lesson, using effective questioning techniques, resolving classroom conflicts, providing appropriate accommodations to special needs students, employing a variety of teaching methods – job shadowing, group activities, instructional games, guest speakers, field trips, etc.)

Comment:

1   2   3    4

1   2   3    4

Specifically, I need more information about:

F.

Managing the Learning Environment

(Establishing appropriate classroom discipline, safety and security procedures; allowing joint decision-making in the leadership and governance of the classroom, establishing consistent and organized classroom procedures, creating an attractive and functional learning environment, communicating with parents effectively, managing an organized lab/shop, etc.)

Comment:

1   2   3    4

1   2   3    4

Specifically, I need more information about:

G.

Assessing Student Performance

(Using quality student assessment processes in line with industry recommendations, providing alternative assessment opportunities for students to demonstrate what they have learned i.e. multimedia presentations, demonstrations; assisting students in developing portfolios and passports, using technology for recording grades and student progress, etc.)

Comment:

1   2   3    4

1   2   3    4

Specifically, I need more information about:

H.

Advising Students

(Informing students and parents about career opportunities, advising students on matters where qualified, collaborating with other service providers to assure individual student needs are met, etc.)

Comment:

1   2   3    4

1   2   3    4

Specifically, I need more information about:

I.

Managing Tools, Equipment, Supplies, and Materials

(Developing an appropriate listing of program needs; storing and maintaining tools, equipment and materials in an organized manner; maintaining a suitable inventory; distributing and collecting tools, equipment, supplies, and materials with minimum loss, etc.)

Comment:

 1   2   3    4

1   2   3     4

Specifically, I need more information about:

J.

Supporting Student Organizations and Activities

(Encouraging students to participate in activities and events, supervising fundraisers, chaperoning student activities appropriately, initiating community service activities, etc.)

Comment:

1    2   3    4

1    2    3    4

Specifically, I need more information about:

OTHER

(List any additional technical assistance desired.)

1    2    3    4

1    2    3    4

Specifically, I need more information about:

ODCTE STUDENT ACCOUNTING AND FOLLOW-UP

1    2    3    4

1    2    3    4

Specifically, I need more information about:

ODCTE COMPETENCY TESTING

1    2    3    4

1    2    3    4

Specifically, I need more information about:

ODCTE OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING

1    2    3     

1    2     3    4

Specifically, I need more information about:

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