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CoursesTeacher Education Series (TES) courses are specific courses prescribed for technical college faculty to obtain credentials to teach in a technical college, or other post secondary settings. For verification of course requirements and/ or degree requirements, contact the Director of Career & Technical Education. The TES courses are offered at the undergraduate and graduate level except for the undergraduate Introduction to Career & Technical Education course. If you have an undergraduate degree and are pursuing a Master's degree, the TES courses may be used in a Master’s program at Bemidji State University. Consult your advisor regarding the use of these courses in your program of study for a Master's degree.
Required CoursesIT 4830 Introduction to Career & Technical Education (2 cr.)This course is designed to provide the technically proficient individual with basic instructional competencies which will enable him or her to function as an instructor in a program. Opportunity for each participant to experience, develop and practice the principle steps of an instructional system as well as to experience certain basic teaching skills. IT 4837/5837 Evaluation in Career & Technical Education (2 cr.)This course is a study of testing and measurement techniques and applications in occupational programs. The construction of teacher-made performance tests, written tests, rating scales, and checklist is emphasized. Vendor and standardized tests are included. IT 4847/5847 Methods of Teaching Career & Technical Education (2 cr.)This course is designed to help the instructor develop instructional methodology used in the implementation of occupationally and technically oriented curriculum. IT 4850/5850 Philosophy of Career & Technical Education (2 cr.)This is a course in the study of the history, philosophy and practices of technology education and career and technical education. Includes a survey of curriculum characteristics, certification requirements, professional organizations and career options. IT 4858/5858 Curriculum Development in Technology/Technical Education (2 cr.)This course is designed to provide the instructor with the techniques and methods of curriculum and course construction. The course gives special attention to the formulation of purposes, selection and sequence of activities and learner outcomes and assessment.
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TES courses are offered in a variety of formats throughout northern Minnesota and other sites. All courses are offered periodically on campus. Some courses are available on either interactive television in northern Minnesota, web-based delivery, or two week block courses in the summer.