Corequisite remediation involves placing students who have been designated as underprepared directly into college-level courses with concurrent supports--such as in-class tutoring, online learning labs, or a supplemental class--rather than making them take non-credit-bearing developmental courses first. Despite the growing number of studies on…

Many career and technical education (CTE) courses not only provide students with vocational and technical skills and knowledge, but engage them in academic content as well. Designed thoughtfully, these courses can address rigorous academic content standards and be as intellectually demanding as traditional academic courses (Southern Regional…

Undergraduate research experiences have been shown to enhance the educational experience and retention of college students, especially those from underrepresented populations. However, many challenges still exist relative to building community among students navigating large institutions. We developed a novel course called "Entering…

The intent of this field tested instructional package is to acquaint the student with materials used by industry for the production of goods and services. Defining behavioral objectives, the course description includes a media section, suggested classroom activities, and sample student evaluation forms, as well as the basic information section. It…

The intent of this field tested instructional package is to acquaint the student with the methods and processes used in the production of goods. Defining behavioral objectives, the course description includes media guide, suggested classroom activities, and sample student evaluation forms as well as the basic information section. The course…

The intent of this field tested instructional package is to acquaint the student with the element of management as it functions in the production of goods and services. Defining behavioral objectives, the course description includes a media guide, suggested classroom activities, and sample student evaluation forms as well as the basic information…

This field tested instructional package is intended to develop within the student an understanding of the significant time periods and major events in the history of industry. Defining behavioral objectives, the course description includes a media section, suggested classroom activities, and student evaluation materials, as well as the basic…

This document was designed to help educators develop curriculum for secondary staff to implement the Tech Prep Initiative in Wisconsin. Resources listed were measured against guidelines that specified that the curriculum content and delivery must be integrated and applied, focusing on authentic tasks. The applied courses listed had to have high…

Project Career Exploration's overall purpose was designing and implementing a method of providing juniors and seniors in high school with career exploration opportunities relative to the occupational programs offered by the Waukesha County Technical Institute and other postsecondary institutions. Course outlines make up the body of the report,…

The intent of this field tested instructional package is to encourage the student to explore occupational areas as a basis for selecting a career. Defining behavioral objectives, the course description includes a media guide, suggested classroom activities, and sample student evaluation forms as well as the basic information section. Three areas…

Included in this field tested instructional package are definitions of the terms industry, technology, industrial education, and industrial arts education. Defining behavioral objectives, the course description includes a basic information section, suggested classroom activities, and sample student evaluation forms. The total process of providing…

The intent of this field tested instructional package is to familiarize the student with the marketing and distribution element of industry and its function in the production of goods and services. Defining behavioral objectives, the course description offers a media guide, suggested classroom activities, and sample student evaluation forms as…

The intent of this field tested instructional package is to provide the student with an overview of the management element of industry and how it relates to the duties of a shop foreman. Defining behavioral objectives, the course description includes an information section, classroom activities, sample job application forms, and student evaluation…

The intent of this field tested instructional package is to acquaint the student with the elements of communications and how they function in the production of goods and services. Defining behavioral objectives, the course description includes a media guide, suggested classroom activities, and sample student evaluation forms, as well as the basic…

The intent of this field tested instructional package is to familiarize the student with the maintenance and services elements of industry and their function in the production of goods and services. Defining behavioral objectives, the course description includes a media section, suggested classroom activities, and sample student evaluation forms,…