2014 – 2015
Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework 

Course Title:	Fundamentals of Careers in Education
Course Type:	Orientation/Exploratory
Career Cluster:	Education and Training

Secondary – Middle School	
Program Number	8409100	
CIP Number	0713129905	
Grade Level	6-8	
Standard Length	Semester	
Teacher Certification	FAM CON SC 1	
CTSO	FCCLA	
Facility Code	231 http://www.fldoe.org/edfacil/sref.asp (State Requirements for Educational Facilities)	

Purpose 

The purpose of this course is to assist students in making informed decisions regarding their future academic and occupational goals and to provide information regarding careers in the Education and Training career cluster.  The content includes but is not limited to to the development of leadership skills, communication skills, and employability skills; resource management; exploration of careers in the field of education; the importance of health and safety in the learning environment; children’s nutritional needs; developmental stages of children and appropriate learning activities; observation of children; and the use of technology in education-related careers.  Instruction and learning activities are provided in a laboratory setting using hands-on experiences with the equipment, materials and technology appropriate to the course content and in accordance with current practices.  Additional Information relevant to this Career and Technical Education (CTE) program is provided at the end of this document.

Standards

After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the following:

01.0	Demonstrate leadership skills.
02.0	Demonstrate employability skills as they relate to teaching.
03.0	Analyze careers in the field of education.
04.0	Practice health and safety in the learning environment.
05.0	Analyze the nutritional needs of children.
06.0	Analyze physical, emotional, intellectual and social development of children.
07.0	Exhibit best practices for learning environments.
08.0	Demonstrate effective communication skills.
09.0	Recognize age-appropriate learning activities.
10.0	Identify basic observation techniques.
11.0	Utilize technology as it relates to the field of education.
12.0	Demonstrate the skills involved in effective resource management.
13.0	Identify components of network systems.
14.0	Describe and use communication features of information technology.

2014 – 2015
Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Course Title: 	Fundamentals of Careers in Education 
Course Number: 	8409100
Course Length:	Semester

Course Description:

This middle school course covers leadership, employability, communication, and resource management skills.  Students will research careers in the field of education.  Students will learn the importance of health and safety in the learning environment, all stages of the developing child, appropriate learning activities, and techniques for observing children.

CTE Standards and Benchmarks	
01.0	Demonstrate leadership skills. – The student will be able to:	
01.01	Identify roles and responsibilities of members of professional and community service organizations, including career and technical student organizations.	
01.02	Work cooperatively as a group member to achieve organizational goals.	
01.03	Demonstrate leadership roles and organizational responsibilities.	
01.04	Identify and utilize the planning process.	
02.0	Demonstrate employability skills as they relate to teaching. – The student will be able to:	
02.01	Identify personal talents and abilities that can contribute to positive self-esteem and success in the work place. 	
02.02	Practice teamwork skills.	
02.03	Practice positive work ethics and identify negative work ethics.	
02.04	Apply math, reading, science, and critical thinking skills as they relate to the field of education.	
03.0	Analyze careers in the field of education. – The student will be able to:	
03.01	Describe available careers in education.	
03.02	Classify careers from entry level to professional level.	
03.03	Explore entrepreneurship opportunities in the field of education	
03.04	Research and present information on careers in Education to include the roles and responsibilities, opportunities for employment, and requirements for training and certification.	
04.0	Practice health and safety in the learning environment. – The student will be able to:	
04.01	Describe the indicators of a healthy child.	
04.02	Recognize the indicators of childhood illnesses, and their causes and preventive measures.	
04.03	Identify common indicators of child abuse and neglect	
04.04	Research laws that relate to reporting suspected child abuse.	
04.05	List community agencies that provide help to abused children.	
04.06	Identify safety guidelines to follow when caring for children.	
04.07	Create a response plan for emergency situations.	
04.08	Research available certifications for babysitters.	
05.0	Analyze the nutritional needs of children. – The student will be able to:	
05.01	Identify nutritional needs of children.	
05.02	Research foods that may be harmful to children, i.e. food allergies.	
05.03	Research long term effects of childhood obesity and poor nutrition.	
05.04	Plan and prepare nutritious snacks for children using appropriate safety and sanitation procedures.	
06.0	Analyze the physical, emotional, intellectual and social development of children. – The student will be able to:	
06.01	Describe common physical, emotional, intellectual and social milestones for children.	
06.02	Create and demonstrate an age appropriate activity to promote a child’s growth and development.	
06.03	Research and demonstrate adaptations appropriate for a “special needs” child.	
07.0	Exhibit best practices for learning environments. – The student will be able to:	
07.01	Arrange learning centers that provide for a child’s exploration, discovery and development.	
07.02	Develop guidelines for establishing activities, routines and transitions for children.	
08.0	Demonstrate effective communication skills. – The student will be able to:	
08.01	Describe why communication is the basis for all relationships.	
08.02	Distinguish between non-assertive, assertive, and aggressive communication. 	
08.03	Demonstrate communication skills that promote positive relationships with children.	
08.04	Define and explain appropriate discipline and guidance procedures for children.	
08.05	Practice active listening skills.	
08.06	Utilize conflict resolution skills.	
09.0	Recognize age-appropriate learning activities. – The student will be able to:	
09.01	Identify age-appropriate learning activities.	
09.02	Evaluate games, equipment, activities, books, and play materials for age appropriateness.	
10.0	Identify basic observation techniques. – The student will be able to:	
10.01	Compare and contrast two children in a learning environment.	
11.0	Utilize technology as it relates to the field of education. – The student  will be able to:	
11.01	Identify technology utilized in the field of education.	
11.02	Analyze technology trends impacting education.	
11.03	Apply technology for efficient operation of the learning environment.	
12.0	Demonstrate the skills involved in effective resource management. – The student will be able to:	
12.01	Identify steps of the decision-making process.	
12.02	Distinguish between a need and a want.	
12.03	Explain how values and goals affect decisions.	
12.04	Develop a budget and savings plan.	
13.0	Identify components of network systems. – The student will be able to:	
13.01	Identify structure to access the Internet, including hardware and software components.	
13.02	Identify and configure user customization features in web browsers, including preferences, caching, and cookies.	
13.03	Recognize essential database concepts.	
13.04	Define and use additional networking and internet services.	
14.0	Describe and use communication features of information technology. – The student will be able to:	
14.01	Define important internet communications protocols and their roles in delivering basic Internet services.	
14.02	Identify basic principles of the Domain Name System (DNS).	
14.03	Identify security issues related to Internet clients.	
14.04	Identify and use principles of Personal Information Management (PIM), including common applications.	
14.05	Efficiently transmit text and binary files using popular Internet services.	
14.06	Conduct a webcast and related services.	
14.07	Represent technical issues to a non-technical audience. 	

Additional Information

Laboratory Activities

Laboratory activities are an integral part of this program.  These activities include instruction in the use of safety procedures, tools, equipment, materials, and processes related to these occupations.  Equipment and supplies should be provided to enhance hands-on experiences for students. 

Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO)

Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) is the appropriate career and technical student organization for providing leadership training and reinforcing specific career and technical skills.  Career and Technical Student Organizations provide activities for students as an integral part of the instruction offered.  The activities of such organizations are defined as part of the curriculum in accordance with Rule 6A-6.065, F.A.C.

Accommodations

Federal and state legislation requires the provision of accommodations for students with disabilities as identified on the secondary student’s Individual Educational Plan (IEP) or 504 plan or postsecondary student’s accommodations’ plan to meet individual needs and ensure equal access.  Postsecondary students with disabilities must self-identify, present documentation, request accommodations if needed, and develop a plan with their counselor and/or instructors.  Accommodations received in postsecondary education may differ from those received in secondary education.  Accommodations change the way the student is instructed.  Students with disabilities may need accommodations in such areas as instructional methods and materials, assignments and assessments, time demands and schedules, learning environment, assistive technology and special communication systems.  Documentation of the accommodations requested and provided should be maintained in a confidential file.

In addition to accommodations, some secondary students with disabilities (students with an IEP served in Exceptional Student Education (ESE)) will need modifications to meet their needs.  Modifications change the outcomes or what the student is expected to learn, e.g., modifying the curriculum of a secondary career and technical education course.  Note: postsecondary curriculum and regulated secondary programs cannot be modified.