A Competency Based Program for Preparing Vocational Education Teachers. Final Report.

Overview & Synopsis

The objective of the project was to identify and reach a consensus about common core competencies deemed necessary to all vocational teachers, with the goal of developing a strategy for the implementation of competency-based teacher education in Nebraska. A random sample of vocational educators selected a list of vocational education teacher competencies that is appended to the report. The competencies are grouped according to the headings of planning, evaluation, instruction, management, public and human relations, guidance, youth organizations, and professional role. Included is a bibliography of competency-based materials organized by State, and a list of competency-based modules currently in use in teacher education programs. Other materials appended to the document are the project PERT (Program Evaluation Review Technique) and milestone charts; the original list of competencies; correspondence with the advisory committee, research coordinating units, and State departments of education; and quarterly reports. (NJ)